Beijing BJ30

The Beijing BJ20/BJ30 is a compact crossover SUV produced by BAIC Motor since 2015. It was first introduced in 2015 as the BAIC BJ20, and later in 2020, it received a major facelift and was renamed to Beijing BJ30. The second generation model was introduced in 2024.

Beijing BJ20/ BJ30
Second generation Beijing BJ30 at 2024 Auto beijing
Overview
Manufacturer	BAIC Motor
Production	2015–present
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV

BAIC BJ20 (2015-2020)

BAIC BJ20
Overview
Manufacturer	BAIC Motor
Also called	Beijing BJ30 (facelift)
Production	2015–2020[1]
Model years	2016–2020 [2]
Assembly	Zhenjiang, China
Body and chassis
Class	compact CUV
Body style	5-door CUV
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive
Related	Senova X65 Changhe Q7[3]
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L 4A91 I4 (turbo petrol)
Transmission	6-speed manual CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,670 mm (105 in)
Length	4,451 mm (175.2 in)
Width	1,845 mm (73 in)
Height	1,710 mm (67 in)
Curb weight	1,460 kg (3,220 lb)

Rear view

First introduced as the BAIC BJ20 concept car at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show,^[4] and previously the Beijing Auto Concept 500 that debuted on the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2013,^[5] the BAIC BJ20 production model was launched in August 2016,^[6] with the final production version of the Beijing Auto BJ20 debuting on the 2016 Chengdu Auto Show in China.^[7] The design of both the Concept 500 and the BJ20 were inspired by the Beijing BJ212, a classic Chinese off-road vehicle.^[8]

The BAIC BJ20 is based on the same platform as the Senova X65, and is powered by a Mitsubishi-sourced ‘4A91T’ 1.5 liter turbo engine producing 147hp and 210nm. The only transmission offered is a six-speed manual gearbox and only front-wheel-drive is available.^[7]

Beijing BJ30 (first generation, 2021)

Beijing BJ30
Overview
Manufacturer	BAIC Motor
Production	2020–2023
Model years	2021–2023
Assembly	Zhenjiang, China
Body and chassis
Class	compact CUV
Body style	5-door CUV
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive
Related	Senova X65 Changhe Q7[9]
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L 4A91 I4 (turbo petrol)
Transmission	6-speed manual CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,675 mm (105 in)
Length	4,505 mm (177.4 in)
Width	1,855 mm (73 in)
Height	1,710 mm (67 in)
Curb weight	1,970 kg (4,340 lb)[10]

Being essentially the facelift model of the BJ20, the BAIC BJ30 launched during the 2020 Guangzhou Auto Show in November 2020 is the first model to utilize Beijing Auto’s updated product naming system, using 2, 4, 6, 8-sequenced numbers for rugged off-roaders, and employing 3, 5, 7 and 9 monikers for urban off-road models. Compared to the BJ20, the BJ30 features a completely redesigned front and rear while still equipped with the same powertrain which is a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine producing 150 HP and 210 Nm (155 lb-ft) of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or a CVT.^[11]

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  Beijing BJ30, rear
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  Beijing BJ30, interior

Beijing BJ30 (second generation, 2024)

Beijing BJ30 II
Overview
Manufacturer	BAIC Motor
Also called	BAIC B30e Dune
Production	2024–present
Model years	2024–present
Assembly	Zhenjiang, China Purwakarta, Indonesia
Body and chassis
Class	compact CUV
Body style	5-door CUV
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive Front engine, four-wheel drive (BJ30e)
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L A156T2H I4 (turbo petrol) 1.5 L A156T2H-H1 I4 (turbo petrol) (BJ30e)
Transmission	7-speed DCT 2-speed DHT (BJ30e)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,820 mm (111 in)
Length	4,730 mm (186 in)
Width	1,910 mm (75 in)
Height	1,757 mm (69 in)

Beijing BJ30 II rear

The second generation Beijing BJ30 is powered by a 1.5 liter A156T2H turbo engine produced by Beijing Automotive Powertrain Co., Ltd., producing a maximum power of 138 kilowatts paired to a 7-speed Dual-clutch transmission.^[12] A range extended electric version is also offered powered by the 1.5 liter A156T2H-H1 turbo engine produced by Beijing Automotive Powertrain Co., Ltd., specially tuned for REEV and mated a 2-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT).^[13]

Markets

Indonesia

The BJ30 was launched in Indonesia on 23 July 2025 at the 32nd Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show, and the first country for the global introduction of the right-hand drive (RHD) model.^[14][15] It is available in 4x2 (single electric motor) and 4x4 (dual electric motor) variants.^[14]

Philippines

The BJ30e was released in the Philippines on 19 September 2024 as the BAIC B30e Dune. Initially imported from China, it was available in 4x2 (single electric motor) and 4x4 (dual electric motor) variants, powered by the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol hybrid.^[16][17]