Beijing Automobile Works (BAW) will officially open its new BJ212 off-road vehicle for pre-sale on July 25 as the first product under its new 212 brand. The price is expected to start around 100,000 yuan (13,800 USD) and the official launch date is expected to be later this year.

The 212 brand was launched in June this year borrowing the name of the original BJ212 vehicle, which has a history of almost 60 years. The new BJ212 retains multiple off-road elements with a new overall design. For reference, the official price of the BJ212 Sniper Edition currently on sale is 99,900 – 105,900 yuan (13,700 – 14,600 USD).

The size of the new BJ212 measures 4749/1945/1999 (2070) mm, the wheelbase is 2640 mm, and the curb weight is 2265 kg, according to previously declared information by the Chinese MIIT. Positioned as an off-road vehicle, the new car has an approach angle of 43°, a departure angle of 39°, and a towing capacity of 2500 kg.

Power comes from a 2.0T turbocharged engine produced by Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Manufacturing with a maximum power of 185 kW (248 hp), which is 30 kW more than the current 2.4T engine, and mated to an 8AT. The top speed is 170 km/h. Additionally, the new BJ212 comes with a part-time four-wheel drive system, including the switching between high-speed four-wheel drive and low-speed four-wheel drive modes. At the same time, the car also provides ice and snow off-road modes as well as hill descent control, two front and rear locking differentials, and a detachable anti-roll bar.

Other notable design elements include the classic square box design, round taillights, an “air defense lamp”, a clamshell engine cover with the 212 logo at the center, a side-opening tailgate with a spare external tire, and traditional door handles. The new car also runs on LT285/70R17 tires.

Inside, the 212 logo located in the center of the three-spoke steering wheel indicates its identity. Other features include a floating central control screen and a full LCD instrument panel (the dimensions have not been revealed). The air-conditioning outlets are located below the screen. At the same time, a large number of physical buttons are also being used.

We’ll watch closely for more details, stay tuned!

Source: YiChe, DongCheDi