Having debuted nearly six decades ago, the Beijing BJ212 is a true legend of the Chinese car industry. The affordable SUV is still in production, and the sales should improve further with the introduction of a new version called Sniper.
The BJ212 Sniper runs on a new chassis
borrowed from a military off-roader known as the BAW Warrior. This gives it a
wider track and a solid beam for the front axle. All-terrain tires are included
in the standard spec, and the ground clearance amounts to a respectable 245 mm. Wading water is possible as long as the water is no higher than
600 mm.
Powering the Sniper is a Mitsubishi petrol
turbo engine with 2.4 liters of displacement, 211 PS and 320
Nm of torque. A six-speed manual transmission carries the momentum
to all four wheels through a reduction gear. LED headlights are available at a
premium.
Prices in China start from the equivalent
of US$ 14,300.
