The cabin of Beijing Auto’s recently redesigned
Wrangler clone, the BJ40L, will make a massive shift towards a more premium
appearance. The interior will go from looking straight out
of a previous-generation Wrangler, to something of a wannabe G-Class, with all
sorts of Mercedes-like features, ranging from buttons to dials, and even the
three-spoke steering wheel and dash display. Add it all together and the cabin
looks like a combination between the old G-Wagen’s and the one found on the
all-new model, which also comes with round air vents and a flush center
console.
As for the floating display and digital instrument
panel, they’re a mixture of old and new Mercedes features. These images, shared
by China’s Autohome, also reveal the facelifted BJ40L’s shifter design,
start-stop button, automatic air conditioning system, two console-integrated
cup holders and electronic handbrake switch.
Visually, the BJ40L hasn’t changed much, apart
from the body-colored wheel arches, new bumper design, slightly thinner
headlights and the addition of chrome mirror covers – the latter might depend
on the trim level.
Powering the vehicle will be a duo of turbocharged
2.0-liter and 2.3-liter engines, producing 204 HP and 280 Nm and
250 HP and 350 Nm respectively. According to reports, the Beijing
BJ40L will be officially unveiled next month.
