As the pioneer of China's hard-core off-road, 212 has not only made indelible contributions to the cause of national defense, but also a national memory. In the impression of veterans and off-road vehicle fans, the 212 is a "military vehicle" and an "official car", which has not only been on the battlefield but also helped the construction of all walks of life, and can be called a ubiquitous legendary existence. In the words of Lu Fujun, president of Weiqiao New Energy Vehicle Management Headquarters and chairman of Beijing Automobile Factory, "212 was the only popular model that year".
(Photo: Lu Fujun, President of Weiqiao New Energy Vehicle Management Headquarters and Chairman of Beijing Automobile Factory)
Although this "hot model" has been born for more than 60 years, it has not been forgotten, and it is still the most beautiful "lover" in the hearts of many off-road vehicle fans, and the expectation of the rebirth and revival of 212 has never been interrupted.
A few days ago, the new 212 appeared in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and released the 383rd batch of "Road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products Announcement", indicating that 212 is coming back, and it is a new 212 that inherits the classics and innovates and evolves.
(Photo: The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced the new 212 "makeup photos")
212 : The "originator" of China's off-road vehicles
212 is the 60s of the last century, Beijing Automobile Factory in the mainland at that time weak economic foundation, the production environment is very difficult, the development and production of China's first generation of off-road vehicles, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is the "originator" of China's off-road vehicles.
(Photo: 212 light off-road vehicle produced by Beijing Automobile Factory)
"Starting from actual combat and serving the war", every design is based on the premise of adapting to the needs of the battlefield. After long-term use by the military and the baptism of war in the self-defense counterattack against Vietnam, 212 has won the title of "three highs", namely: high passability, high ease of use, and high reliability. Until now, there are still many 212 running on the road, on the grassland, on the Gobi Desert, for 65 years, 212 galloping, will serve the people in all aspects, across such a long life cycle, are the best in the history of the world's automobiles.
Beijing Automobile Factory: Creating the "Myth" of China's Automobile Manufacturing
Behind the immortal legend 212 is a story of the time of the Beijing Automobile Factory, which tells the story of creating a number of "myths" of China's automobile industry manufacturing for more than 70 years, starting from a blank slate.
In 1950, he was ordered to trial produce the first military motorcycle treadmill in the mainland, and produce iron folding and shock-absorbing trolleys to support the front line to resist US aggression and aid Korea.
In 1958, the older generation of manufacturers miraculously created the "Jinggangshan" car by beating with their bare hands. Upgrading the Beijing Automobile Factory from an auto parts factory to an automobile manufacturing plant. In the same year, China's first fully automatic continuously variable transmission sedan "Beijing brand" was born.
(Photo: "Beijing" brand luxury car developed and produced in 1958)
In 1960, the "Dongfang Hongpai" car, which was modeled after the Soviet Volga, was successfully trial-produced. In just 10 years, Beijing Automobile Factory has completed the cross-domain development from accessories, accessories to self-developed and produced vehicles.
In 1986, Beijing Automobile Factory developed light trucks, and 121 created a blue ocean of light trucks in China.
In 2007, another generation of classic "Warrior" military vehicles was created, which helped the PLA win the championship in international military off-road vehicle competitions many times.
(Photo: "Warrior" military vehicle produced by Beijing Automobile Factory)
Fuxing 212: The "National Treasure" brand will live up to expectations
2020 is the year of the rebirth of the Beijing Automobile Factory, and Lu Fujun, who was born in the military, took on the important task of reviving 212. The following year, the Beijing Automobile Factory officially settled in Qingdao, and a modern, intelligent and digital production base rose from the ground, laying a solid manufacturing foundation for the revival of 212, a "national treasure".
(Photo: Beijing Automobile Factory's modern production line)
At the most critical moment of the revival of 212, Weiqiao Venture Group, a Fortune 500 company, became the owner of Beijing Automobile Factory, which accelerated the journey of 212 revival and made 212 more calm and more stamina from revival to glory again.
A passion for serving the country by industry has achieved the heavy history of Beijing Automobile Factory; The off-road legend that carries the memories of several generations condenses the off-road feelings of Chinese military fans and car fans. It is believed that the all-new 212 will live up to the enthusiastic expectations of fans.