Beijing’s 007 SUV to launch on 16th January

Beijing Auto Works | Ash | January 11, 2011 at 8:36 pm

Beijing Auto are getting back into the auto game with their own range of self developed vehicles in 2011, first we saw the launch of the Beijing C30 MPV hatchback, and now we’re getting the compact 007 SUV.

The SUV is expected to have the best of both worlds – a rigid platform but at the same size as a regular compact SUV such as a Honda CRV. Power for the 007 SUV are going to be 2.0L and 2.4L engines, the 2.0L is good for 89kW and will have a max torque of 180Nm, whilst the 2.4L will be pushing 105kW and 217Nm of torque. Only the 2.4L will be in AWD, whilst Beijing Auto has no plans for an automatic model, with only a 5 speed manual being offered.

The 007 has already been spotted out testing, it didn’t come out looking too great so here’s hoping the official launch we will something that looks much improved.

Ash

Ash came to China at 18 on a whim and never left. Some 10 years later he collected a degree and a family along the way and now focuses his time on watching the Chinese car industry develop. He has witnessed the market change from being minor backyard market in to the world's biggest and most important market for all car manufacturers. You can contact or connect with him via Linkedin by clicking the 'Website' link.