Participating within the huge exhibitor presence at Auto China 2024 that came about in Beijing is BAIC, which displayed the X55 II and the BJ40 Plus SUVs on the motor present. These fashions are notable as they’ve been earmarked not only for sale in Malaysia, however they will even be regionally assembled (CKD) in Melaka.
Of those, the X55 II seems that bit nearer to Malaysian-market actuality as the instance proven at Auto Beijing is a right-hand-drive unit, whereas the BJ40 Plus on the present stand stays a left-hand-drive instance.
Badging for the X55 II will change for its entry into Malaysia, the place the ‘Beijing’ script seen on the present automobile right here will make manner for BAIC branding for our market. As a B-segment SUV entry, it will compete with the likes of the Proton X50 and the Chery Omoda 5, amongst others.
Subsequent, the BJ40 Plus is a extra historically off-road styled SUV with its extra square-edged, straight-lined kind, with shades of Jeep Wrangler to its silhouette. Acquainted-looking prefix? That may be the mannequin code for the genesis of a long-running Japanese line.
Whereas the X55 II B-SUV above in China will get a 188 PS/305 Nm 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automated, the BJ40 Plus in abroad markets such because the United Arab Emirates will get a 2.3 litre turbocharged petrol engine rated to supply 250 PS and 350 Nm, mated to a six-speed automated transmission.
For Malaysia, the aforementioned native meeting plant will probably be in Pegoh, Melaka, the place the brand new facility will probably be established by EP Manufacturing (EPMB) over a number of phases with greater than RM100 million set to be dedicated to the undertaking.
As soon as accomplished, the Pegoh plant can have the capability to supply as much as 30,000 automobiles yearly, and is ready to create 1,000 job alternatives within the state. Along with the BAIC duo, the EPMB plant in Pegoh can also be anticipated to assemble automobiles for Nice Wall Motor.
BAIC X55 II
BAIC BJ40
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