BAIC BJ90

The BAIC BJ90 or Beijing BJ90 is a full-size luxury SUV produced from 2017. It is based on the second generation Mercedes-Benz GL-Class which has been renamed to GLS-Class as of the 2016 facelift.[1][2]

BAIC BJ90
Beijing BJ90
Overview
ManufacturerBeijing Auto
Production2017–present
Model years2017–present
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size luxury SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, four-wheel-drive (4matic)
RelatedMercedes-Benz GL-Class (X166)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,100 mm (122.0 in)
Length5,171 mm (203.6 in)
Width1,995 mm (78.5 in)
Height1,902 mm (74.9 in)

Development and launch
BJ90 rear

Due to the Beijing-Benz joint venture Beijing Auto and Daimler Mercedes-Benz has, and Daimler owns a 12% stake in BAIC Motor, the parent company of the Beijing Automobiles brand, BAIC was able to acquire the specs of the Mercedes-Benz SUV as the foundation for the BJ90.

Originally seen in 2015,[3][4] the BJ90 debuted at an event in Beijing in August 2017 and later went on sale.[5] Compared to the GL-Class, the BJ90 is 52 mm (2.0 in) taller, 61 mm (2.4 in) wider, 51 mm (2.0 in) longer,[6]

Engines

The drivetrain of the BJ90 is sourced from Mercedes-Benz, and it will be available with two engines including a 3.0 liter twin-turbo V6 engine producing 333hp and 480nm from the GL400, and a 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 421hp and 600nm from the GL500.

Transmission is the Mercedes-sourced seven-speed automatic gearbox sending power to all four wheels via the Mercedes-Benz 4matic four-wheel-drive system.[7]

References
  1. ""GL级翻版" 北京BJ90无伪装谍照首曝". www.autohome.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2019-09-21.
  2. "Spy Shots: Beijing Auto BJ90 SUV, based on Mercedes-Benz GL-Class". www.carnewschina.com. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
  3. "Spy Shots: Beijing Auto BJ90 SUV is Getting Ready for China".
  4. "Spy Shots: Beijing Auto BJ90 looks Massive in Green".
  5. "旗舰"大块头"来袭 实拍北京汽车BJ90".
  6. "Beijing Auto BJ90 Finally Ready For Production In China, With Mercedes Power".
  7. "Beijing Auto BJ90 SUV Is More Than Ready For The Chinese Car Market".
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