Beijing Automotive’s (or BAIC Motors) BJ80, better known in the rest of the world as China’s clone of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, will soon receive a three-door variant, new spy shots have revealed.
The three-door example pictured looks largely the same as the regular five-door models, albeit with two fewer doors (obviously). One interesting addition is a high roof design aimed at improving headroom but making the vehicle look rather odd from the outside.
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Although the current-generation Mercedes-Benz G-Class is not sold as a three-door, previous versions that have been offered with three-doors have featured dramatically shorter wheelbases than their larger four-door siblings. Due to the angle of these photos, it is difficult to determine if the Beijing BJ80 has a shorter wheelbase than the four-door.
Either way, it is reported the vehicle will be equipped with a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine. This engine was recently added to the entire BJ80 range and is good for 276 hp and 309 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque while mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive.
The broader BJ80 range recently benefited from a host of updates and modifications. For example, there is a new digital instrument cluster and an enlarged touchscreen infotainment system that has satellite navigation. Thanks to the G-Class-inspired design, the off-roader has an approach angle of 39 degrees, a departure angle of 33 degrees and 600 mm (23.6-inch) of wading depth.
Prices for the updated Beijing BJ80 with the available 3.0-liter turbo V6 start at 350,000 yuan, or just under $50,000. Prices for the three-door remain unclear.
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