BAIC Motor launches BJ40 REEV off-road SUV On April 7, BAIC Motor launched the BJ40 REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) hardcore off-road SUV, which is available in two variants priced at CNY 179,800 and CNY 199,800, respectively. Adopting a Chinese hardcore trendy aesthetic exterior design concept, the BJ40 REEV has a 1.2-square-meter panoramic sunroof and 8 body color schemes. It measures 4,790mm long, 1,940mm wide, and 1,964mm high, with a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/09

AVTOTOR, Russia announces production plans for gas-powered vehicle On December 20, AVTOTOR announced plans to begin producing gas-powered vehicles, including passenger cars, SUVs, and light commercial vehicles, by 2025. The announcement was made at the IV All-Russian Gas Motor Forum held in Kaliningrad, Russia. The Kaliningrad site was chosen due to its high potential for developing natural gas consumption in both liquefied and compressed forms f...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/26

BAIC Motor starts accepting pre-orders for BJ40 REEV off-road SUV On December 17, BAIC Motor started accepting pre-orders for the BJ40 REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) off-road SUV, which is available in two variants priced at CNY 224,800 and CNY 244,800, respectively. The BJ40 REEV measures 4,790mm long, 1,940mm wide, and 1,964mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,760mm. The BJ40 REEV is equipped with an intelligent electric 4WD system, the Magi...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/23

consoles and interior door trim. It aims to focus on localizing more parts and components for the H6 from Q2/2025. Other GWM models planned to be assembled at this plant by 2025 include Jolion HEV and Wey 80 MPV. Besides GWM, the plant is also set to start production of BAIC models, namely X55 and BJ40 Plus SUVs in 2025. (From GWM Malaysia social media updates and an article of Paul Tan on December 16, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/17

if (JIO), appointed PT Handal Indonesia Motor (PT HIM) as a local assembly partner. The signing ceremony for this CKD assembly agreement was held at GIIAS 2024 on July 17. At PT HIM's new facility located in Purwakarta, BAIC Indonesia will occupy one production line with the plan to make 1,680 BAIC BJ40 Plus units in 2025, followed by BJ30 and X55 II production in years 2 and 3. BEV production is also planned for the following year. In its first ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/23

BAIC Malaysia plans to launch BJ30 and BJ60 in 2025; considering HEV/PHEV models Reported on June 11, 2024, BAIC Malaysia managing director revealed that 2 models are set to join the Malaysian market in 2025, namely the BJ30 and BJ60. No further details have been given. The brand has officially launched the X55 and BJ40, marking its debut in Malaysia. BAIC Malaysia added that it is considering launching HEVs or PHEVs in the future. Currently, BEV...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/17

high specific energy and ultra-fast charging properties and delivering stable, robust power. It will be featured in several BAIC Motor next-generation EVs. CALB has previously achieved mass production of the battery for the BJ60 range-extended off-road SUV and will support the Q3 2024 launch of the BJ40 range-extended off-road SUV. (From a CALB press release dated June 6, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/12

BAIC officially enters Malaysia; to deliver X55 and BJ40 Plus (CKD) in Q4/2024 Reported on May 16, 2024, China-based BAIC Group officially made its launch in Malaysia, starting with 2 models, namely the X55 and the BJ40 Plus. Both models are still in their pre-production units, as deliveries of the finalized CKD ones are scheduled to start in Q4/2024. The X55 C-segment SUV will be available in 2 variants, Standard and Premium, with estimated pric...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/20

BAIC officially enters Indonesia through PT JDI; BJ40 Plus and X55 II launched On May 14, 2024, BAIC announced the launch of the right-hand drive (RHD) model BJ40 Plus and X55 II in Indonesia, marking the brand’s official entry into the Indonesian market. Previously, the BAIC Exclusive Distributor Signing Ceremony was held on March 28 at the JHL Auto Showroom in Alam Sutera. The event saw the signing of documents officially marking the partners...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/16

c controllers, electric drives, hybrid powertrains, batteries, and off-road vehicles. At the Auto China 2024 in Beijing, BAIC Group will be present with 19 new products from its Arcfox and BAIC Motor sub-brands, including star models such as the BJ30 Electrically-driven Edition, the next-generation BJ40, the BJ60 Electrically-driven Edition, and the Alpha S5. The group will also set up a booth to demonstrate some of the core technologies exhibite...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/24

l provide relevant technical support and training as well as guidance and supervision on the assembly and manufacturing process. The Chinese company will also be responsible for the sales and marketing of vehicles in the ASEAN region. The first BAIC models planned for production were said to be the BJ40 Plus and X55II SUVs. (From Bursa Malaysia announcement dated April 15, 2024 and an article of Paul Tan on April 16, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/17

cription for vehicle rental, and circulation of used vehicles. CAR will be offered the highest-quality products and the most favorable prices when purchasing vehicles from and selling buy-back vehicles to BAIC Group, with a multitude of models such as the BJ60 mid-to-large-size off-road SUV and the BJ40 compact SUV covered. In addition, the two parties will provide more comprehensive services for vehicle rental and purchase users in business scen...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/21

New BAIC BJ40 off-road SUV officially rolls off production line On November 6, BAIC announced that the new BJ40, positioned as an all-scenario off-road SUV, recently officially rolled off the production line at its off-road vehicle (ORV) branch. The model further complements BAIC’s ORV lineup. The BJ40 features a unique family front fascia, mated to hardcore design elements such as wrap-around grille lamps and F-shaped taillights. Based on the ...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/10

CDMS 2023: BAIC exhibits new BJ40 off-road SUV and unveils new technologies On August 25, BAIC exhibited a number of new products and held a technology brand renewal event at the Chengdu Motor Show 2023 (CDMS 2023). Unveiled at the event were the Jimu 2.0 automotive technology, the Wujiang off-road technology, the Xianji intelligent technology, and the Mohe power technology, which constitute a BAIC technology brand. The Jimu 2.0 architecture, an ...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/31

Avtotor presents new models of BAIC, Kaiyi and SWM brands at MIMS Automobility Moscow On August 21, multiple sources reported that Avtotor presented six new models of BAIC, Kaiyi, and SWM brands at MIMS Automobilitty Moscow.It presented X3 and X3 Pro from Kaiyi Auto, BAIC BJ40 all-wheel drive SUV, SWM G01, SWM G05 Pro, and SWM G01/G01F crossovers.Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/22

Avtotor, Russia starts production of BAIC BJ40 On August 2, Avtotor started industrial production of BAIC BJ40. The preparation was started in June 2023. The BAIC BJ40 is a mid-size SUV equipped with a 218 hp 2.0-liter gasoline turbo engine. The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Specialists of the Avtotor Innovation and Technology Center, in cooperation with representatives of BAIC, carried out work on the preparation of op...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/03

EP Manufacturing to develop BAIC-branded vehicles in Malaysia; to locally make BAIC’s BJ40P and X55II SUVs On July 31, 2023, EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China-based BAIC International Development Co., Ltd (BAIC) to jointly work on the local production of BAIC’s BJ40P and X55II SUVs in Malaysia, along with future right-hand drive (RHD) vehicles (both ICE and BEV).EPMB and BAIC also agreed t...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/03

Avtotor Russia to produce 20 models by end of 2023 On July 4, Avtotor announced that, at present, 9 models roll off the assembly line of the plant, including the Kaiyi E5 sedan, BAIC U5 Plus sedan, BAIC X35 crossover, BAIC BJ40 frame SUV; as well as three crossovers of the SWM brand: the mid-size SWM G01, the compact SWM G01F and the full-size SWM G05 Pro and two truck models. By the end of 2023, the Avtotor range will expand to 20 models, includ...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/05

Avtotor, Russia to launch production of BAIC BJ40 On June 27, Avtotor started preparation for the production of a new model of the BAIC brand - BAIC BJ40. BAIC BJ40 is a mid-size SUV equipped with a 225 hp 2.0-liter gasoline turbo engine. The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Avtotor has produced several units of it in test mode. Work is underway to correct operating charts, set up and reprogram tools and equipment, and equ...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/28

BAIC BJ40 to arrive in Argentina On August 31, BAIC Argentina began advertising its BJ40 SUV through a "Great adventures are yet to come" campaign on social media.The classic style 4x4 SUV will be imported to Argentina by the Belcastro Group. Configuration and equipment of the BJ40 will be confirmed at the time of its launch in the country.Depending on the market, the BJ40 is offered with a 2.3-liter turbo gasoline engine that generates 228 to 24...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/07