Aside from the X55, Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. Ltd., better known by its acronym, BAIC, has also debuted the Jeep-inspired BAIC BJ40 Plus off-road SUV in Malaysia, which is offered in a sole variant. Its price tag is expected to range between RM18X,XXX and RM19X,XXX. It is to be noted that the BJ40 Plus that has just landed here in Malaysia is the first-generation model and not the second-generation model that debuted in August last year.
Built on a ladder frame chassis, the BAIC BJ40 Plus measures 4,645 mm long, 1,925 mm wide, and 1,871 mm tall, and is underpinned by a 2,745 mm long wheelbase. Take a look at the BAIC BJ40 Plus, and it wouldn’t be hard to guess that it was made to go off-road. To accomplish that, BAIC claims the SUV to have a minimum ground clearance of 210 mm, a 37° approach angle, and a 31° departure angle. It also has a maximum fording depth of over 600 mm and a maximum trench-crossing width of 500 mm.
Below are the standard exterior equipment included with the BAIC BJ40 Plus in Malaysia:
- Automatic LED headlights
- LED taillights
- LED foglights
- 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
- Side steps
- Towing hook
- Electric adjustable side-view mirrors with heating function
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Powering the BAIC BJ40 Plus in Malaysia is a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that makes 165 kW (224 hp metric) and 380 Nm. Paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, power is sent to all four wheels via the brand’s part-time 4-wheel drive (4WD) system. To make the off-roading experience easier, the SUV is also equipped with a centre differential lock.
Further information on the BAIC BJ40 Plus’ performance-related details is as follows:
- Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol
- Max. Power: 165 kW (224 hp metric)
- Max. Torque: 380 Nm
- Transmission: 8-speed automatic
- Layout: Part-time 4WD
Moving inside, the BAIC BJ40 Plus looks just as muscular as it does on the outside, Standard equipment it gets here includes leather seats, a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, and a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment head unit.
Below are the standard exterior equipment included with the BAIC BJ40 Plus in Malaysia:
- Leather seats
- Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel
- 12.3-inch digital instrument display
- 10-inch touchscreen infotainment head unit
- Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel
- 4-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat
- 6-way electrically adjustable passenger seat
- Dual-zone automatic aircon
- Rear aircon vents
- Rear seat centre armrest
- LED ambient lighting system
On the safety side of things, the BAIC BJ40 Plus in Malaysia is equipped with standard safety features such as ABS and EBD, Auto Hold, Hill Assist Control (HAC), and Hill Descent Control (HDC). Also included are the reverse camera and cruise control, among other features.
Below are the standard safety equipment included with the BAIC BJ40 Plus in Malaysia:
- ABS & EBD
- Hill Assist Control (HAC)
- Hill Descent Control (HDC)
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- Auto Hold
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Reverse camera
- Cruise Control
To recap, the BAIC BJ40 Plus has made its debut in Malaysia. Its price is estimated to range between RM18X,XXX and RM19X,XXX.
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