What occurred to BAIC? This query got here up in our crew chat just lately when discussing the inflow of Chinese language manufacturers. The Beijing-based state-owned carmaker formally previewed its X55 and BJ40 Plus SUVs in Could 2024, and introduced that deliveries would begin later that 12 months.
Later that 12 months, EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) – which additionally assembles GWM fashions in Malacca (MGs may also roll off the road subsequent 12 months) – introduced that it’ll start CKD native meeting of the X55 and BJ40 Plus fashions within the first quarter of 2025. We’re now on the tail finish of 2025 and there was no information on BAIC. Until now.
In a press launch saying the launch of Section 2 of its Melaka manufacturing facilityEPMB mentioned that pilot manufacturing for the BAIC X55 and BJ40 was accomplished in November, with full manufacturing slated to start in January 2026. The Bursa-listed firm mentioned that its contract meeting take care of BAIC is a 10-year one. So, BAIC has not deserted its plans for Malaysia, simply that issues have been delayed.
We don’t know the explanations behind the delay, however the X55 and BJ40 have really been open for reserving since Could 2024with costs estimated to start out from RM129,XXX for the X55 and RM188,XXX for the BJ40.
The X55 is a C-segment SUV measuring 4,620 mm lengthy and 1,886 mm extensive, with a 2,735 mm wheelbase. That’s across the dimension of a Proton eMas 7 (4,615 mm x 1,901 mm, wheelbase 2,750 mm), which suggests it’s bigger than a Proton X70. This BAIC is powered by a 188 PS/305 Nm 1.5-litre turbo-four paired with a seven-speed moist dual-clutch gearbox.
If the X55 appears to be like each inch a contemporary SUV, the BJ40 Plus is an old-school body-on-frame 4×4 that appears like a Jeep Wrangler. This boxy off-roader comes with a 221 hp/380 Nm 2.0-litre turbo-four mated to an eight-speed ZF typical computerized transmission and a Borg-Warner part-time 4WD system with 2H, 2L and 4L modes. Just like the well-known Jeep, the BJ40 has a removable high cowl and detachable doorways.
Try the BAIC duo under – what do you assume?
GALLERY: BAIC X55 in Malaysia
GALLERY: BAIC BJ40 Plus in Malaysia
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