What is it like to drive a hardcore off-road SUV on rough roads crisscrossed with puddles in ravines? There is no doubt that the powerful performance of Beijing BJ40 can be fully felt in the thrilling experience.
A few days ago, "Car One Circle" participated in the 38-degree upward life activity experience activity of BAIC. Experience the original off-road at the professional venue of Chongqing Forest Off-Road Park. After shuttling through the rugged sections of the dense forest and wading through the muddy and slippery mountain roads, the biggest feeling is that if there is a steel behemoth like the Beijing BJ40, then no matter how steep the road, it will become smooth.
In addition to the close contact with Beijing BJ40, the BJ40 City Hunter version displayed on site is also a major attraction. Compared with the old BJ40, the new BJ40 City Hunter Edition is more stylish, more technological, and more comfortable, changing people's impression of a single style of hardcore off-road vehicles.
Modern and stylish in one
As the first model of the Beijing Automotive Building Block 2.0 platform, the new BJ40 adds a lot of fashion elements in addition to the square of the hard-style off-road vehicle, and the new image greatly enhances the high-end sense of the whole vehicle, making people suddenly ask themselves "Is this still the impression of the hard-style off-road vehicle?" ”
From the front, the family-oriented "five-square hole" design is combined with wrap-around grille lights and headlights to form a five-star ring front face style. From the side, the frameless door design expands the modern trend, while the hard body line with expanded wheel fender and black roof rack makes the whole car look very domineering.
The rear of the car adopts a split taillight design, which increases the spare wheel carrying function, which not only ensures the practicality of the vehicle, but also enhances the beauty and hard off-road style of the whole vehicle.
Comfort and technology are enhanced
The simple and rugged design inside the once hardcore off-road vehicle is gone on the new BJ40 City Hunter Edition, and entering the car first gives an impression of luxury and technology, and the sense of comfort experience is fully upgraded.
First of all, speaking of the sense of technology, the new BJ40 City Hunter Edition adopts an off-road suspension dual screen design, equipped with a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument, a 12.8-inch central control LCD screen and a 12.8-inch co-driver entertainment screen, providing richer information display and entertainment functions - this popular intelligent cockpit design style makes the sense of technology of hard-core off-road vehicles come to the fore.
In addition, the cabin design is very simple, a large number of dual-color leather materials wrapped, not only increase the comfort of the ride, but also enhance the luxurious atmosphere inside the car.
Speaking of comfort, in fact, people who have driven the old BJ40 have experienced this: although the power and handling of the BJ40 car is not to be said, the layout of the car is relatively simple. In particular, people sitting in the back have less headroom, and they will have an intimate contact with the roof of the car from time to time in more bumpy sections. However, the comfort of the new BJ40 City Hunter Edition has been greatly improved.
In addition to the length, width and height of 4790*1940*1929mm and the wheelbase of 2760mm, creating a wide and generous body size, the new BJ40 City Hunter Edition optimizes the rear seats. A strong man over 170cm tall, he sits in the back with a straight waist, and the distance between the top of his head and the roof of the car is very generous. Drive the new BJ40 City Hunter Edition and never worry about the braincase crashing into the roof of the car again.
Multiple power matching is more suitable
All along, people have stayed on fuel vehicles for hardcore off-road SUV power. In the face of the trend of new energy, the new BJ40 is equipped with three power forms: gasoline, diesel and extended range electric drive, and a variety of options greatly meet different driving needs. Among them, the all-new BJ40 City Hunter Edition is equipped with a 2.0T+8AT powertrain, achieving a maximum power of 180kW and a peak torque of 395Nm.
At the same time, the car also supports time-sharing four-wheel drive, and is equipped with ATS all-terrain control system, which supports the choice of sports, economy, comfort, intelligent off-road, ice and snow, sand, mud and other modes. It not only meets the needs of daily urban driving, but also can easily cope with complex road conditions. A safer and more comfortable off-road experience, this is another highlight of the new BJ40 City Hunter Edition.
In the view of "Car One Circle": if in the harsh off-road section, the BJ40 strong power is its performance label, then luxury, comfort, and technology are another new flashpoint of the new BJ40 City Hunter version. And this sensory stimulation advantage undoubtedly greatly enhances the overall competitiveness of the new BJ40.
For young people, spending about 200,000 yuan to have a real hardcore off-road vehicle, which was unimaginable a few years ago. So, if you're an off-road enthusiast, would you prefer the new BJ40 City Hunter Edition?