Hello, everyone! I'm Mogo
Do you remember BJ212?
Long story short: it was born in 1965, it's about to be replaced!
In the past two days, various platforms have pushed countless articles for me. Under the pen of various centaurs, the replaced BJ212 has been blown into the "Chinese Wrangler", "China Defender" and "The Strongest Competitor of tank 300".
In various media articles, it seems that the BJ212 manufactured by BAIC is about to usher in the biggest innovation in history and show us a new look. A car with good feelings will reborn Nirvana and come back to us with a very new attitude...
Don't be in a hurry to move, this thing may not be so simple... This upcoming new generation of cars has actually been listed! How about it, and listen to me slowly.
Replacement of BJ212
Looking at the real fragrance?
Is BJ212 about to be replaced? yes. The official website of BAIC Manufacturing released a preview very early, introducing the part of the 212 historical heritage on the old website.
Recently, the official also officially sent a teaser map:
The front view of the design sketch is currently hanging on the home page of BAIC Manufacturing:
According to the pictures currently flowing out, the appearance has been looked at eight or nine inseparable, let us excerpt some media narratives on the appearance of the shape:
"The new car seems to have received the true transmission of top designers in terms of design, and it has become extremely trendy and tough. With its soaring hood, signature double round headlights and boxy shape, it does look like a new Jimney or Mini Big G. “
More information about the new car comes from photos of the interior of the production plant, which is said to be the interior of the production plant. In terms of size and power, there is a new 2.0T engine, which is pressed and not tabled. In terms of size, let's keep in mind a few data: length 4325mm, width 1830mm, height 1910mm, wheelbase 2460mm, the next useful.
In the picture, the interior has changed a lot. The interior design drawings are available in two styles, both with a design that is clearly more advanced and stylish than the 212 we thought. Large screens, chrome plating, everything, it looks like the material is much more advanced.
When various media and some netizens exclaimed that "the Chinese Wrangler is coming", let's first talk about what happened to BJ212 in our memory in recent years:
BJ212 What's going on all these years
In fact, the BJ212 in our memory was discontinued in 2004...
Production was stopped and resumed, and it was repeated
In 2013, BJ212, which had been discontinued for the first time for nine years, was revived. The resurrected BJ212 is still reproduced in the original mold with the 1965 version. And since then, it has been sold until today.
It's hard to imagine this being a product map for 2014
Not only is the exterior vintage, but the interior is equally vintage. In the words of a popular saying on the Internet: "The most advanced configuration in the car is the radio"
Latest model for 2021
In September 2021, BAIC Manufacturing once again officially announced the suspension of the BJ212 model. The final limited edition is less than 1400 units, which are expected to be sold by the end of 2021, and have not been sold out so far.
However, note that the official announcement of discontinuation is the classic 65 mold model. Why are you so biting? Because in addition to the 212 in our impression, there is another kind of 212 that is now produced:
In 2019, BAIC Manufacturing updated the chassis of the BJ212 as a whole, and the BJ212 after this can be said to be completely different from the old model. The body is produced with new molds and the interior is updated. Does this look familiar?
The truth of the generation
Is the replacement really a change?
This 212, which has replaced the chassis, body, etc., can match the design drawings in many designs. Especially considering that the design drawing has a certain degree of exaggeration and distortion, it will also simplify some details. However, the overall shape and characteristics can still be used as the basis for our judgment. With the current weak capabilities of the manufacturer, it is impossible to develop a costly new mold after only three years of use.
The parameters of the current BJ212 are: length 4245mm, width 1830mm, height 1910mm, wheelbase 2460mm. The outgoing new generation is 4,325mm long, 1,830mm wide, 1,910mm high, and has a wheelbase of 2,460mm. The two cars are completely identical except for a slightly different length! Slight changes in length can be explained by changes in the shape of the spare tire and the shape of the bumper.
The so-called new generation BJ212 should be the current model, the chassis can basically be hammered without change, 1.5T and 2.4T are the current power configuration, the body follows the basis of the current body, the appearance may be slightly repaired. This is basically a real hammer, which is another upgrade on the basis of the current new chassis model.
In summary, if you are looking forward to the new generation of 212, you can now go to the shop made by BAIC to test drive. The feeling of its test drive will not change much from the current model. Of course, this car is still somewhat changed compared to the most retro old 212.
How different from the old 212
The chassis is completely different. The front and rear of the old 212 are longitudinal leaf spring type non-independent suspension, colloquially called leaf spring suspension. The new chassis is front of the double cross-arm independent suspension, and the rear is a four-link independent suspension.
The bodywork is completely different. The reason why it is called the square door version is that it uses a new body similar to the BJ80. The old 212 can be said to be leaky and leaky, and the new body at least looks much tighter.
The interior is completely different. The old interior we have already seen above, full of historical charm. The interior of the square door has made great strides from the 1960s to the late 1990s. Friends familiar with special vehicles should be able to see that this interior is transplanted from the BAIC Warrior.
The car is not even related to the old BJ212, and its prototype is the KM420 military off-road vehicle developed by Kia for the South Korean military. It is said that BAIC Manufacturing obtained a prototype through a friendly southeast Asian country equipped with this car, and on this basis, the chassis was developed backwards, and the replacement of the BJ212 mechanical level was completed.
KIA KM420
Reverse Kia's chassis + part of the BJ80 body + Warriors interior, the whole car and the old 212 are related, there is only this front face, plus the trunk that looks a little strange now.
Of course, the so-called new generation of the 212 is not without new highlights. On the basis of the new chassis BJ212, some improvements may also be made.
Possible improvements
The interior is indeed significantly changed from the design drawings. In the picture, the interior has changed a lot. The interior design drawings are available in two styles, both with a design that is clearly more advanced and stylish than the 212 we thought. Large screens, chrome plating, everything, it looks like the material is much more advanced. From the details, the orange picture should be a high-end model, focusing on comfort. Green basically nothing, a closer look at the hand crank window handle, should be the lowest match, the main modified, hardcore off-road.
The update of the power is also worth paying attention to. At present, there are two sets of powertrains used in the 212 on sale, namely the Mitsubishi 4A91T-1.5T and 4K22D4T-2.4T engines, which have in common: old technology, poor power, high fuel consumption and high noise. Although it is not known where the newly added 2.0T power comes from, the power and economy of several possible models can at least catch up with the mainstream level of the market.
The old engine is at least 20 years old
In the case that the chassis and body have long been reborn, after the interior and power are upgraded, the product strength of 212 is still lost. However, I still don't think this thing is worth waiting for.
Why... Let's take a look at the BAIC manufacturing behind the 212:
BAIC manufactures ≠ BAIC
Today, the manufacturer of 212 is called "BAIC Manufacturing", the full name is called Beijing Automobile Manufacturing Factory Co., Ltd., and there is no connection with the Beijing Automobile Group. The latter is the joint venture Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, we commonly known as BAIC's company. The two were originally born from the same root, and now "BAIC Manufacturing" was once a branch of baicchi group, which was integrated from Beijing Automobile Assembly Factory and Beijing Automobile motorcycle joint manufacturing company in 2001. Within the Group, it is mainly responsible for the production of 212, military off-road vehicles and low-end off-road vehicles.
BAIC also has a company that focuses on the production of off-road vehicles: it was born from beijing Jeep BAIC off-road vehicles, and later launched successful products such as BJ40 and BJ80. With the existence of BAIC off-road vehicles, the product technology is backward, and the long-term loss of "BAIC Manufacturing" has gradually become the chicken rib of BAIC Group. It was gradually abandoned by BAIC Group from about ten years ago, and eventually became a non-performing asset waiting to be divested.
Without access to BAIC resources, BAIC Manufacturing, which is self-sustaining, moved to Huanghua, Hebei Province in 2013, when it only had a rough production process and only supported the production of the old BJ212. It's not hard to see why BJ212 will resume production in 2013 after a decade of production.
Finally, in 2016, BAIC Group completely withdrew from the level of equity and other levels, and completely drew a line with BAIC Manufacturing. Today, the owner behind BAIC manufacturing is Shandong Fulu Group in Qingdao. In 2020, the corporate headquarters of BAIC Manufacturing also moved to Qingdao, Shandong Province, and the magical road of BAIC Manufacturing has just begun.
The owner is an old man.com
The so-called Shandong Fulu Group has nothing to do with cars, but it is still related to cars. In the old days, the main product of Fulu Group, we generally called it three trampolines.
In recent years, Fulu has realized the upgrading of products from three trampolines to four bungees through the old scooter brands such as Li Chi, and it can also be regarded as a leading enterprise and a senior big name in the field of old scooters.
Therefore, BAIC Manufacturing, which was taken in by Fulu, also threw itself into the thief and produced a series of confusing products:
Difficult to understand
Incomprehensible
Just when the news of the replacement BJ212 brought a wave of long-lost heat to BAIC manufacturing, they launched a new electric vehicle of the Cottage Wuling Hongguang MINI EV.
I don't think baby is safe
BAIC Manufacturing has other businesses, which is a hodgepodge. At present, among the models displayed on their homepage, there is also a small truck that has been mass-produced, and various light commercial vehicles are also planned. In short, they are all things with low technical content.
If you look closely, you will find that BJ212 may be the product with the highest technical content of BAIC's manufacturing technology at present. Baiqi Manufacturing, which has not been supported by BAIC Group, has its own quality control and is also a piece of BAIC manufacturing, and the products created are difficult to make people associate with the four words of "industrial waste".
Feelings......
Our 212 plot
BJ212 is affectionate for some
For example, I...
It was an afternoon in the spring 27 years ago
A swaddled baby and a car had their first contact
It was a 212 jeep
For a lot of people
The first car was the BJ212
The first time I took the car was the BJ212
For many elders who are in the military
212 was their former close comrade-in-arms
The 212 has also impressed China's auto industry
The predecessor of many car companies
It is the 212 chassis that is used to build the new car
……
Unfortunately, the current 212 has become a tool to squeeze this sentiment
Deep in my heart, I hope that classic models such as the BJ212 can continue forever. But such a continuation should be through continuous iteration and upgrading, to bring consumers a timeless and new car series. What I hope to be able to pass down is their soul. I don't want this continuation to rely on BAIC to make car companies like this, and the products they have created that stop at history, shoddily made products, and pass down the empty shell without a soul.
BAIC Concept 500 concept car
This kind of car company that does not master the core technology and can only rely on selling feelings to deceive our tears, their active disappearance is the greatest contribution to China's auto industry. Instead of becoming a paragraph in their hands, it is better to really end and stay in the feelings of our memory.
There are more than 212 feelings to be sold
Of course, we also hope that one day, there will be really capable car companies to reproduce those truly classic Chinese cars. Hongqi, Shanghai, 212, Dongfeng, Jinggangshan, even the more distant people's livelihood 75. Even if we start late and make slow progress, we do not lack the object of tribute, and we do not have to rely on paying tribute to others to show cultural feelings.
Please do not enter the seat
Write at the end
Back to the car and make a summative statement: Is it worth waiting?
If you like BJ212 and want a pure little toy, it doesn't matter. This gadget is definitely an improvement over the old 212. The horizontal comparison is always more reliable than the Rada Niva and cheaper than the Jimney. If your expectation of it is a reliable car, then advise you to give up...
Do you have memories of the same 212 Jeep? Feel free to share it with us in the comments section