On April 22, Buycar learned that BAIC's new BJ40 blade hero version of the gasoline version of the model "Climber" was officially launched, with an official guide price of 189,800 yuan, as a well-known product of domestic independent off-road SUV, compared with the BJ40 city hunter version, the blade hero version has a more hard-core styling, and is equipped with full-time four-wheel drive, transfer case, three locks and other off-road configurations, further enriching the new BJ40 family matrix.
From the styling point of view, the new BJ40 Blade Hero Edition adopts a tougher line, compared with the City Hunter version, the new car body height has increased by 20 mm, D-shaped windows, door handles have all been "blackened" treatment, and the whole system is equipped with metal lower guard as standard.
The roof design is a highlight of its appearance, the three-section top cover can be quickly disassembled, in addition, the roof also adopts two seals + drainage pipe design, it is worth mentioning that the front and rear bars of the new car, wheel eyebrows, etc., can be quickly disassembled, which further improves the modification space and playability of the vehicle.
In terms of off-road passability, the all-new BJ40 Blade Hero Edition has a 38° approach angle, a 36° departure angle, a 28° passing angle, a maximum wading depth of 800 mm, and the new car is equipped with professional AT tires.
In terms of safety, the new BJ40 Blade Hero Edition has a top compression resistance of 130,000N, a maximum yield strength of more than 1,350MPa, a maximum tensile strength of more than 1,500MPa, 79.8% hot-stamping steel and high-strength steel, high torsional rigidity and strong safety of the body, and a torsional rigidity of 16,000N/m for 13 stiffness ring cage bodies, which effectively reduces vehicle damage.
In terms of power and professional off-road configuration, the new BJ40 Blade Hero Edition is equipped with the country's first 4.0 high-speed ratio brake, which is currently the only model with a speed ratio of more than 4.0 in China. The transfer case is electronically controlled, providing faster and more accurate switching and greater structural rigidity. In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a 2.0T+8AT powertrain, and the maximum torque at the wheel end can reach 10250Nm, which is 60% higher than the torque of the conventional transfer case, and at the same time can reduce the minimum stable speed by 60%.
It is reported that the new BJ40 Blade Hero Edition "Climber" is equipped with 11 ATS all-terrain driving modes developed by BAIC as standard, and 4 new professional driving modes of deep snow, rock, crossing and wading are added. According to the official introduction, the new BJ40 Blade Hero Edition "Traverser" will be launched in May, and the new car will be diesel powered.