Speaking of hardcore off-road vehicles, many people may think of some new cars abroad, but in fact, we also have them in China, and the history is quite long, this model is BJ 212. For many friends who are familiar with this model, BJ 212 can be called a living fossil of the off-road industry, and it also has a good reputation in the off-road circle. Despite the retro appearance and general interior design, it still has its place in the off-road industry with good durability and affordable price. Today we will talk about the 21 models of BJ 212. The specific configuration introduced today is the 2021 2.4T Triangle Gate Centennial Tribute Edition, the official guidance price is 94,800 yuan.
From the appearance of the design, this BJ 212 adopts a tough retro design, which can attract many off-road fans with feelings, and comes with a protective bar, which has a good protection ability. In addition, it also has retro rectangular turn signals, round halogen headlights, and an arched hood that was quite popular many years ago, which is full of off-road feelings.
From the side, the roof is removable, with decent convenience and playability. It is worth mentioning that this BJ 212 has a particularly high ground clearance and has a strong passability.
The tail design of the model is also full of off-road feelings, in addition to the excellent ground clearance, the spare tire is directly suspended in the rear, and the disassembly is very simple. The bumper is made of metal, so there is no pressure to face ordinary scraping.
As for the interior design, it is a classic retro, simple and clear collocation, and the car uses more plastic and tin materials, which has a good retro off-road feeling. The multimedia part is a radio that can be plugged in to USB, simple and clear, without too many electronic devices. Of course, such a design can also reduce the failure rate. In addition, it is also equipped with a circular odometer, a water temperature meter and an oil pressure gauge, which are designs that existed in off-road vehicles a long time ago, so this is also called a living fossil in an off-road vehicle by many people.
The BJ 212 seat is leather-based, with a spacious front seat, and because the center console is designed to be nearly vertical, the front space is particularly spacious, and the rear space is not too stressful for daily use, but the comfort of the long ride is not particularly outstanding. After all, for an off-road vehicle, the rear is not a problem to consider.
The powertrain of the BJ 212 model is actually really good, equipped with a 2.4T turbocharged engine, the maximum power is 211 horsepower, the peak torque is 320N·m, and it is matched by a six-speed manual transmission. To be honest, this price can buy such a strong power system has been quite good, and this engine comes from Shenyang Mitsubishi Aero Engine, although the engine time is longer, but the biggest benefit is mature and stable, the failure rate is relatively low.
The BJ 212 has a turbo intervention speed of 2000 rpm, so it can reach peak torque with a little throttle at the start, and because the curb weight of this model is about 1.6 tons, plus the standard wheelbase of 2460mm, it is relatively easy to drive, flexible, and the off-road performance is good.