When it comes to the hottest segments in recent years, the "hardcore off-road" camp can never be ignored. From the beginning of the Toyota Prado, JEEP Wrangler, and now the Haval Dog, Tank 300, these products with outstanding off-road attributes have influenced generations of people. Even though today's urban transportation is very convenient, there are always people who seek to drive a hard-duty off-road vehicle to feel the "poetry and far away" life.
Of course, whether from the brand history or the price level, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is recognized as the "hardcore off-road benchmark", and the hardcore shape that has been continued since 1979 is also very attractive today. But many people may not know that in the autonomous camp, the BJ212 born in 1965 has the same glorious past as the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, but because it cannot keep up with the pace of the development of the times, "moving scrap iron", "living fossils" and other unfriendly words, so that it only stays in the memory of the 70s and 80s.
Perhaps in order to catch up with the "hardcore off-road" era, recently, the BJ212 of beijing automobile manufacturing plant is about to launch a replacement model, which also means that the old model that has been in service for 57 years will be officially launched on the historical stage. So, how does the new car perform, and can it stand out in the competitive moment? Consider combining the information disclosed on the Internet recently to find out.
Objectively speaking, unlike the pursuit of refinement and practicality of family cars and urban SUVs, the best-selling of hardcore off-road vehicles requires the accumulation of technology and the blessing of historical feelings, so how to achieve both retention and innovation is very important. Referring to the new BJ212, the new car cancels the stout anti-collision bar and looks more youthful and stylish; the round headlights and the high and raised hood add off-road genes that conform to the current aesthetic. In addition, the wide wheel eyebrows, boxy door shape and rear spare tire are still the classic designs of the BJ212 family, which can enhance the recognition while also making the older generation feel the familiar taste.
In terms of size, the new BJ212 has a length, width and height of 4325/1830/1910 (mm) and a wheelbase of 2460 mm, which has a slight increase in length and width compared with the current model, a slight decrease in height, and a wheelbase that remains unchanged. In addition, the new car also provides three models of hard top, soft top and pickup truck, which not only covers a larger audience, but also provides more modification space for car owners.
Compared to the exterior, the biggest change brought about by the new BJ212 is actually the interior. Different from the current interior style full of plastic sense and "industrial style", the new car provides two sets of meter layouts, one is to match the full LCD instrument + embedded central control screen of the fashion design, although it is not the leading era, but it can greatly meet the young people's pursuit of science and technology; the other is the use of retro steering wheel, circular air outlet simple design, not only more in line with the aesthetics of off-road enthusiasts, but also brings a rare visual enjoyment.
As for power, the new BJ212 is expected to offer three engines: 2.0-liter naturally aspirated, 2.0T turbocharged and 2.4T turbocharged, with an 8-speed automatic transmission available in addition to the 5-speed manual transmission model. In addition, the current BJ212 series provides a time-sharing four-wheel drive system, as to whether the new car is equipped, it is subject to further official information.
Conclusion: According to the plan, the new BJ212 will be unveiled around the middle of this year, and wait until it is officially listed next year, and this model after the replacement is also called by many netizens: a bit of baiqi manufacturing version of the "big G" flavor. However, how the new BJ212 actually performs, a year is worth waiting, and after the new car debuts, I believe that everyone will have a number in mind; but the new BJ212 wants to catch up with the "hot meal" of the "hardcore off-road" market, and it is still difficult to see it at present.