The Beijing Auto BJ80 (Chinese: 北京BJ80) is a mid-size four-wheel drive luxury SUV manufactured by BAIC Motor starting in November 2016 under Beijing Auto Works (BAW), a subsidiary of Beijing Auto Industry Corporation (BAIC).
The vehicle is currently being marked with a price from 288,000 yuan to 298,000 yuan ($42,600-44,000).
Chinese media announced that development of the BJ80 started in 2012 with the BJ80V being made for the civilian market with the BJ80VJ made for the People's Liberation Army and other government agencies with the initial price set at 200,000 Yuan. The BJ80V debuted in April 2012 at the Beijing Auto Show as a concept vehicle.
The PLA announced that the BJ80 would be deployed in a variety of roles, including command, utility and scout roles.
On November 4, 2013, the PLA was said to be developed an airborne assault vehicle based on the SUV's chassis. Deliveries of the military-based SUV were reported to have started in early 2016 with Yongshi (勇士, Brave Warrior) markings at the rear SUV door.
The SUV, now known as the BJ80, was unveiled as another concept vehicle for the 2014 Beijing Auto Show in April for production. BAIC mentioned that it would be known as the BJ80C during the BAS event. The price was announced at 300,000 Yuan.
On February 16, 2016, the BJ80D was reported to be seen on the road of China, being made with a diesel engine only.
The BJ80 was subsequently launched by BAIC on November 3, 2016 without the C included in the name.
On November 22, 2016 at the Guangzhou Auto Show, BAIC unveiled a version of the BJ80 meant for riot control duties, only available on special orders. It was made in cooperation with Transamerican Auto Parts, an American aftermarket-parts manufacturer that market parts for Jeeps and other off-road cars.
On April 20 2017, Protean Electric has unveiled a prototype BJ80 PHEV vehicle at the Auto Shanghai 2017 convention to demonstrate its feasibility as an electric vehicle for potential buyers.
At IDET 2017, the Czech armored vehicle company SVOS unveiled the SVOS 80, presented by SVOS in cooperation with BAIC as a proof of concept. It is planned to offer the SVOS 80 for export throughout Europe. There are also plans to market the SUV for military use outside of China. According to SVOS, the vehicle was developed in order to provide a cheap alternative to the Land Rover Defender.
Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing has announced the development of the IVMG80 for the African market on December 11, 2017. It's marketed for N27,825,000 as of 2018.
In April 24, 2018, BAIC unveiled the 6x6 version of the BJ80 for the Beijing Motor Show.
Development of the BJ80 was reported as early as November 28, 2011 when spy shot photos revealed a concept vehicle, initially known as the BJ80V. The patent for the vehicle was revealed on February 15, 2012.
At the time, the BJ80VJ's engines were taken from Nissan-made 2.0/2.2 engines. These were made with manual-only transmissions.
In December 30, 2013, there were rumors that the BJ80 could have a Saab-based 2.0 turbo engine. It was later confirmed that it would a Saab 2.3 turbo petrol engine.
In April 2014, the BJ80 production vehicle was unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show with a 2.4-liter petrol engine and 5-speed manual transmission. The use of the 2.8-liter engine instead of the 3.2-liter diesel engine was finalized by BAIC, but the former would be used for PLA vehicles. During the show, BAIC representatives claimed that the display vehicle was using a 4.0 V8 engine with an automatic transmission system in place.
The BJ80C vehicle was unveiled at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show. A BJ80C Safari vehicle was also unveiled in the show.
Military variants of the SUV are equipped with a Cummins 2.8 liter four-cylinder diesel engine, having a max output on 160hp and 360nm.
On December 26, 2016, BAIC released a luxury version of the BJ80 with new front and rear bumpers, new alloys, red brakes, a new bonnet with an air scoop and two individual rear seats instead of the 3-seat bench .
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