Electric Technology Car News: How can the BAIC BJ80, which borrows from others in appearance but lacks in interior design and relies on plagiarism, justify its reputation as a hard-core SUV?

Although the domestic SUV market is booming, most of them are urban SUVs. The only popular hard-core SUV seems to be the Harvard H9. But in fact, there has always been a brand in China that makes hard-core SUVs, and that is Beijing Auto. But to be honest, when I saw the Beijing Auto BJ80, I was very reluctant. At a time when domestic models are keen on originality, a Mercedes-Benz G imitation was made openly, which makes people feel very frustrated and absurd. But as a hard-core off-road vehicle, we should pay more attention to strength. Today we will see whether this car can be called a hard-core off-road vehicle.

What can I say about the appearance? I'd better not say anything. It looks like a Mercedes-Benz G. I originally thought I could buy a Mercedes-Benz logo online to show off, but when I look closely, the front grille and headlights are different. A hardcore off-road vehicle should have this square look.

It's understandable that the front faces of the hard-core off-road vehicles are similar, but the rear ends are too similar. They are both square boxes with a spare tire and a small backpack on their backs. The difference is that the body of the Mercedes-Benz is horizontal while that of the Beijing is vertical. The tailgate of the BJ80 is designed to open to the right, which is not suitable for the domestic regulations of driving on the right. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class opens to the left.

Although the exterior is extremely plagiarized, the interior is quite original and looks very grand. The leather wrapping, stitching and mahogany decoration enhance the sense of class. However, the button design on the door handle is still a shadow of the G series. The display screen is pretty good, and it also has a reverse auxiliary line. It would be better if such a large car body had a full-car image.

The main and auxiliary seats are both electrically adjustable, and the main seat also has three memory functions, which is very practical. The advantage of the square shape is that the internal space is very ample. Whether it is the front or back row, horizontally or vertically, the BJ80 is at the upper level among SUVs of the same level. In addition, the trunk is also large enough to put a few boxes.

In terms of power, the BJ80 is equipped with a 2.3t turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 250 horsepower and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. The parameters are not bad. The gearbox is Aisin 6AT gearbox, and the tires are Cooper's Discoverer ATS, which takes into account both road and off-road. Finally, let's talk about the off-road capability of this car. First of all, as a hard-core off-road vehicle, the passing parameters of the BJ80 are still good, with an approach angle of 39 degrees, a passing angle of 25 degrees, and a departure angle of 33 degrees.

The four-wheel drive system is also very simple to operate. With just a knob, the transfer case can be engaged and disengaged faster than many hard-core off-road vehicles. I don't know if it is reliable in extremely harsh conditions.

However, the BJ80 is equipped with a very traditional part-time four-wheel drive system, without a central differential, and can only use the two-wheel drive mode on the road. Its front and rear axles have open differentials between the wheels, and the limited slip between the wheels is only based on the electronic system. For a hardcore off-road vehicle, this seems unprofessional and unreliable. Of course, if you have strong skills, it is also possible.

91che (official account: 91che) believes that: As a hard-core off-road vehicle, although the BJ80 has no highlights in appearance, its actual vehicle strength is still remarkable. Its existence is reasonable. If you want a hard-core off-road vehicle BJ80, you might as well consider it. The problem is that you have to drive it on the street under pressure.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.