BAIC BJ40 - a full-fledged SUV or a Chinese parody of the Wrangler?

The expansion of the Chinese automobile industry into the Russian market began with budget sedans. They did not differ in their bright design; they were considered equal in level of performance to the “tenth” family from AvtoVAZ. The cars were rotting badly, but, as a rule, they passed their 2-3 years and 150 thousand kilometers. Then interesting SUVs appeared on the market - frame ones and similar to Japanese ones. And most importantly, they cost as much as a UAZ Patriot. And they rotted at the same speed. And the Chinese gradually switched to crossovers, focusing on changes in the global automobile market.


Russian drivers still consider cars from the Middle Kingdom to be “one-day cars.” But this does not stop many from buying - it’s not just that there are more and more Chinese cars on the roads every day. They are similar, but among them there are interesting specimens. Such, for example, as BAIC BJ40. This brand, by the way, is state-owned and has existed since 1958. It was formed with the help of the Soviet Union. By the way, this concern has joint factories with Hyundai and even Mercedes. In general, there are opportunities to copy technologies. The BAIC BJ40 frame SUV is similar to the Jeep Wrangler. It’s not a direct copy, but it’s immediately clear where the “legs grow” from. And the model’s cross-country ability can be assessed on the “AGAT. City of cars."