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BAIC Beijing BJ30 in the second generation has fallen in price and received a hybrid power plant

BAIC Beijing BJ30 in the second generation fell in price and received a hybrid power plant generation fell in price and received a hybrid power plant” />

The Chinese company BAIC has launched the second generation of the Beijing BJ30 SUV on the market. The car is offered with a traditional internal combustion engine or as a hybrid. Prices at home start from 99,900 yuan (approximately 1,240,000 rubles)

Beijing BJ30 is a standard “SUV” with a monocoque body. The drive can be either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, depending on the version. The basic front-wheel drive “thirty” under the hood is a 1.5-liter turbo engine with 180 hp. and 305 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 7-speed “robot”. Maximum speed – 190 km/h. The hybrid is also equipped with a 1.5-liter engine, only derated to 158 hp. and 235 Nm. It is paired with a 177-horsepower electric motor on the front axle. The total system power is 334 hp. and 550 Nm. Drive – front. The most expensive all-wheel drive version has an additional 75 hp electric motor. on the rear axle. Total power – 409 hp. and 685 Nm. The gearbox in both cases is a 2-speed proprietary DHT. Maximum speed – 170 km/h.

Exact dimensions of the model: 4730/1910/1790 mm, with a wheelbase of 2830 mm. Ground clearance – 215 mm. The approach and departure angles are 25 and 30 degrees, respectively. The maximum trunk volume with the rear row folded is 1496 liters. The interior is minimalistic with a large multimedia screen and a small digital instrument panel. Diagonals are 14.6 and 10.25 inches, respectively. The car is equipped with a level 2.5 driver assistance system, as well as an ATS system with four off-road driving modes (all-wheel drive BJ30 only).