BAIC BJ90
{{short description|Chinese full-size luxury SUV}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = BAIC BJ90
| image = Beijing BJ90 IMG004.jpg
| caption = BAIC BJ90
| manufacturer = BAIC Motor
| aka = Beijing BJ90
| production = 2016–2023
| model_years = 2017–2023
| assembly =
| designer =
| class = Full-size luxury SUV
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| layout = Front-engine, four-wheel drive
| platform =
| related = Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X166)
| engine = {{unbulleted list
| Petrol:{{unbulleted list
| 3.0 L M276 DE 30 LA twin-turbo V6
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| transmission = {{unbulleted list
| 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic (2020–2023)
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| wheelbase = {{convert|3100|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|5171|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1995|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1860|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|2515|-|2590|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| successor =
| sp = uk
}}
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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201511/882327.html|title="GL级翻版" 北京BJ90无伪装谍照首曝|website=www.autohome.com.cn|language=zh|access-date=2019-09-21}}{{Cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2015/09/28/spy-shots-beijing-auto-bj90-suv-based-on-mercedes-benz-gl-class/|title=Spy Shots: Beijing Auto BJ90 SUV, based on Mercedes-Benz GL-Class|website=www.carnewschina.com|date=28 September 2015|language=en|access-date=2019-09-21}}
Due to the Beijing-Benz joint venture BAIC Group and Daimler AG has, and Daimler owns a 12% stake in BAIC Motor,{{Cite web|url=https://www.industryweek.com/the-economy/article/21959403/daimler-takes-120-stake-in-chinas-baic-motor|title=StackPath|date=February 2013 }} 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).{{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2020/01/beijing-bj90-is-a-rebodied-mercedes-gl-that-costs-more-than-the-new-gls/|title = Beijing BJ90 is a Rebodied Mercedes GL That Costs More Than the New GLS|date = 3 January 2020}}
First generation (2016-present)
File:Beijing BJ90 06 China 2019-03-14.jpg
Originally seen in 2015,{{Cite news|url=https://carnewschina.com/2015/11/13/spy-shots-beijing-auto-bj90-suv-is-getting-ready-for-china/|title=Spy Shots: Beijing Auto BJ90 SUV is Getting Ready for China}}{{Cite news|url=https://carnewschina.com/2015/11/19/spy-shots-beijing-auto-bj90-looks-massive-in-green/|title=Spy Shots: Beijing Auto BJ90 looks Massive in Green}} the BJ90 debuted at an event in Beijing in August 2017{{Cite news|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/advice/201708/905622.html?pvareaid=2023231|title=旗舰"大块头"来袭 实拍北京汽车BJ90}} and later went on sale in 2018.{{Cite web |url=https://aboutcars.pro/news/novelty/the-beijing-bj90-suv-production-of-the-chinese-mercedes-has-started-787.html |title=The Beijing BJ90 SUV: Production of the Chinese 'Mercedes' Has Started | aboutcars.pro |access-date=2020-11-29 |archive-date=2020-10-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027042147/https://aboutcars.pro/news/novelty/the-beijing-bj90-suv-production-of-the-chinese-mercedes-has-started-787.html |url-status=dead }}
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).{{Cite web|url=https://car.autohome.com.cn/config/spec/46446.html#pvareaid=3454541|title=2020 BAIC BJ90 specifications}}
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 {{convert|333|hp|kW PS|abbr=on}} and {{convert|480|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} from the GL 400, and a 4.0-litre M176 twin-turbo V8 engine with {{convert|421|hp|kW PS|abbr=on}} and {{convert|600|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}}.{{Cite web |last=James |title=BAIC Beijing BJ90 Is Ready in Chinese Market with Whopping Price {{!}} China Car News, Reviews and More |date=27 December 2019 |url=https://www.chinapev.com/baic/baic-beijing-bj90-is-ready-in-chinese-market-with-whopping-price/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |language=en-US}} Compared to the GL-Class, the BJ90 is {{convert|1902|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} taller, {{convert|1995|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} wider and {{convert|5171|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} longer.
Transmission is the Mercedes-sourced seven-speed automatic gearbox sending power to all four wheels via the Mercedes-Benz 4Matic four-wheel-drive system.{{Cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2017/01/19/beijing-auto-bj90-suv-is-more-than-ready-for-the-chinese-car-market/|title=Beijing Auto BJ90 SUV Is More Than Ready For The Chinese Car Market|date=19 January 2017}} Its accessories are also sources from Mercedes.{{Cite web|url=https://autorepublika.com/2020/07/09/mercedes-gl-se-na-kineskom-kaze-beijing-bj90/|title = Mercedes GL se na kineskom kaže Beijing BJ90|date = 9 July 2020}}
= Facelift =
The BJ90 was made available from 2020 onwards with a 9G-Tronic option. This version is known as the BJ90 Shanhe Edition, a cheaper version of the BJ90 that's sold with black color only.{{Cite web |last=Pappas |first=Thanos |date=December 29, 2022 |title=BAIC BJ90 Returns At Half Price, Retains Mercedes GL Bones And Jeep Face |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2022/12/baic-bj90-returns-at-half-price-retains-old-mercedes-gl-underpinnings/ |access-date=November 24, 2024 |website=www.carscoops.com}}
Sales
In 2019, 258 BJ90s were sold. 267 BJ90s were sold in 2020 and 1,563 BJ90s were sold in 2021.
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