BAIC BJ90 explained

The BAIC BJ90 or Beijing BJ90 is a full-size luxury SUV produced from 2016. 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]}

Due to the Beijing-Benz joint venture Beijing Auto and Daimler Mercedes-Benz has, and Daimler owns a 12% stake in BAIC Motor,^[3] 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.

The SUV retails at around 988,000 yuan (US$141,870).^[4]

First generation (2016-present)

Originally seen in 2015,^{[5] [6]} the BJ90 debuted at an event in Beijing in August 2017^[7] and later went on sale in 2018.^[8]

Offered in five trim levels, the BJ90 is currently priced from 710,800 yuan to 998,000 yuan (US$101,600 to US$142,780 - July 2020 exchange rate).^[9]

The drivetrain of the BJ90 is sourced from Mercedes-Benz with two engines including a 3.0-litre M276 DE 30 LA twin-turbo V6 engine producing 333hp and 480Nm from the GL 400, and a 4.0-litre M176 twin-turbo V8 engine with 421hp and 600Nm.^[10] Compared to the GL-Class, the BJ90 is 19021NaN1 taller, 19951NaN1 wider and 51711NaN1 longer.^[8]

Transmission is the Mercedes-sourced seven-speed automatic gearbox sending power to all four wheels via the Mercedes-Benz 4Matic four-wheel-drive system.^[11] Its accessories are also sources from Mercedes.^[12]

Facelift

The BJ90 was made available from 2020 onwards with a 9G-Tronic option.^[12] This version is known as the BJ90 Shanhe Edition, a cheaper version of the BJ90 that's sold with black color only.^[13]

Sales

In 2019, 258 BJ90s were sold.^[8] 267 BJ90s were sold in 2020 and 1,563 BJ90s were sold in 2021.^[13]

Notes and References

1. Web site: "GL级翻版" 北京BJ90无伪装谍照首曝. www.autohome.com.cn. zh. 2019-09-21.
2. Web site: Spy Shots: Beijing Auto BJ90 SUV, based on Mercedes-Benz GL-Class. www.carnewschina.com. 28 September 2015. en. 2019-09-21.
3. Web site: StackPath. February 2013 .
4. Web site: Beijing BJ90 is a Rebodied Mercedes GL That Costs More Than the New GLS. 3 January 2020.
5. News: Spy Shots: Beijing Auto BJ90 SUV is Getting Ready for China.
6. News: Spy Shots: Beijing Auto BJ90 looks Massive in Green.
7. News: 旗舰"大块头"来袭 实拍北京汽车BJ90.
8. Web site: The Beijing BJ90 SUV: Production of the Chinese 'Mercedes' Has Started | aboutcars.pro . 2020-11-29 . 2020-10-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201027042147/https://aboutcars.pro/news/novelty/the-beijing-bj90-suv-production-of-the-chinese-mercedes-has-started-787.html . dead .
9. Web site: 2020 BAIC BJ90 specifications.
10. Web site: James . BAIC Beijing BJ90 Is Ready in Chinese Market with Whopping Price China Car News, Reviews and More . 27 December 2019 . 2023-03-26 . en-US.
11. Web site: Beijing Auto BJ90 SUV Is More Than Ready For The Chinese Car Market. 19 January 2017.
12. Web site: Mercedes GL se na kineskom kaže Beijing BJ90. 9 July 2020.
13. Web site: Pappas . Thanos . December 29, 2022 . BAIC BJ90 Returns At Half Price, Retains Mercedes GL Bones And Jeep Face . November 24, 2024 . www.carscoops.com.