Fresh test drive | Returned after changing the core. Test drive Beijing Off-Road 2020 BJ40 City Hunter Edition 2.0T
Mainstream hard-core off-road vehicles have long been dominated by Japanese and other joint venture models, and the threshold is mostly more than 250,000 yuan, which discourages many young people who yearn for off-roading. If you want a hard-core off-road vehicle within 200,000 yuan, the Beijing Off-Road BJ40 City Hunter Edition can be said to be one of the few highly recommended models. It has a non-load-bearing body, part-time four-wheel drive, and a very masculine appearance. Meet the needs of most people. And with the continuous improvement of several generations of models, the current 2020 BJ40 City Hunter version has also been equipped with a golden combination of 2.0T + ZF 8AT, which can be added with No. 92 fuel. It can be said that it has truly become the most people-friendly hardcore off-road vehicle. Today we are looking for a Beijing Off-Road 2020 BJ40? City Hunter Edition 2.0T automatic four-wheel drive supreme model (hereinafter referred to as BJ40 City Hunter), with a guide price of 189,800 yuan. In addition to its brand-new powertrain, it can also bring What surprises are coming.
Tough appearance
The appearance of the 2020 BJ40 City Hunter Edition has not changed much from the 2019 model. The overall lines are very tough, and the expanded wheel eyebrows are very flamboyant when viewed from the front. The perforated air intake grille has become an iconic element of Beijing's off-road vehicles. The headlight lighting effect of a hard-core off-road vehicle is very important. The BJ40 City Hunter also does a good job in this part. LED headlights with integrated high and low beams are standard for the entire series. The rectangular LED daytime running lights on the front bumper bring a more distinctive look to the front face. Fashionable atmosphere, nearly 200 external LED point light sources can fully meet the lighting needs. The front bumper can also see two drag points directly connected to the frame, which is very simple and direct, and the red paint is also the finishing touch on the front face.
The side lines of the BJ40 City Hunter Edition are sharp and angular. The length, width and height are 4630*1925*1870mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2745mm. The vehicle body passability parameters are the strong point of the BJ40 City Hunter version. Moderately bad roads in the original factory state will basically not cause trouble to the BJ40, and the very large wheel eyebrows also provide the possibility of later modification of large tires.
The details on the side also highlight the tough guy side of the BJ40 City Hunter Edition. The very wide rearview mirror has a very good view. The leaky door hinge is very strong and allows the car owner to manually disassemble and assemble the door panel as needed. The sound of the door closing is also the "click" sound of a bullet being loaded, which instantly makes the car owner feel special. In addition, the shape of the 17-inch petal wheels is very good-looking, but the 245mm tire width is slightly narrower. It would be better if 265mm-width tires can continue to be used.
The shape of the rear of the car is still square and square, and the two red drag points are also directly exposed, which is both beautiful and practical. The trunk lid adopts a two-stage design, with the opening height 830mm from the ground. The spare wheel cover combines the logo with the 40 logo. I like the design very much.
The interior space of the trunk is relatively regular, the longitudinal height is very good, reaching 940mm, and various anchor points on the floor are also convenient for fastening high-mounted luggage. Under normal conditions, the trunk volume is 532 liters. After flipping the rear seats forward, the volume will be expanded to 965 liters, which is no problem for outdoor travel. In addition, for a hard-core off-road vehicle like the BJ40 City Hunter Edition, the exposed roll cage in the car makes people feel full of security.
The interior is simple and simple
If I expected the appearance of the BJ40 City Hunter Edition, then the interior greatly exceeded my expectations. It is not as rough as a hard-core off-road vehicle at all. It has a wild style, thoughtful design and soft materials throughout the interior, which is not inferior to urban SUVs in the same price range. The black soft material above the center console has stitching added to the edges, which looks youthful when paired with the blue trim panel below.
The circular family-style air-conditioning outlet has an outstanding shape. The opening and closing of the air outlet can also be controlled by rotating the outer silver ring. In the center of the central control are the engine start/stop button and the drive mode knob. The owner can actively adjust the vehicle to rear-drive/high-speed four-wheel drive/low-speed four-wheel drive. For daily highway driving, of course, it is placed in rear-wheel drive mode, which can effectively reduce fuel consumption.
The 12.3-inch full LCD instrument display is very delicate. In addition to the traditional speed and speed display, the vehicle oil temperature, vehicle pitch angle and other information are also displayed. I believe that hard-core off-road vehicle owners in the early years would be more greedy. It is true that traditional pointer instruments may never break down, but they will never provide such a wealth of off-road information.
The size of the 10-inch central control screen is not too large, and the display effect is also relatively delicate. In terms of functionality, supporting the Internet of Vehicles is a surprise for hardcore off-road vehicles. The reversing image is relatively clear and has reversing trajectory prompts. It would be better if CarPlay and CarLife mobile phone interconnection functions were added.
The two sides of the gear handle area are wrapped in leather. When the vehicle is off-road, the front passengers will not have their legs hurt due to the shaking of the vehicle. This is also a comfort factor that many hard-core off-road vehicles often ignore. Compared with the old model, the shape of the flight-style gear lever has also been upgraded, and it is equipped with electronic handbrake and AutoHold.
In addition, seat heating and steering wheel heating are necessary configurations for outdoor travel, especially in the north, which can greatly increase the comfort of winter travel. On the BJ40? four-wheel drive city hunter version supreme model, these two functions are standard, greatly Likes.
The front detachable roof of the BJ40 City Hunter Edition also has to be mentioned. It does not require any tools and can be operated by one person by moving a wrench, which is very convenient. And we also experienced heavy rain during our test drive, and there was no problem with the sealing of the roof.
The rear seats are relatively wide, and the seat surfaces are relatively straight without any sense of envelopment. The adjustable seat backrest and the relatively flat floor in the rear are both good features. In terms of seating space, you can't ask for too much from this hard-core off-road vehicle. With 1.8-meter passengers sitting in both the front and rear rows, the knee room of the rear passengers is about 1 punch, which is not spacious but meets expectations.
Plenty of power
The BJ40 City Hunter Edition automatic four-wheel drive supreme model uses a new 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 224 horsepower and a peak torque of 380 N·m. The parameter performance is very good. Yes, the maximum torque has increased by 35 Nm compared to the previous 2.3T engine. Being able to refill No. 92 fuel not only saves a lot of money, but also you won’t have to worry about not being able to refuel if you go to remote mountainous areas. The transmission system is equipped with an 8-speed automated manual gearbox from ZF.
Chassis and four-wheel drive structure
In terms of chassis, the front suspension of the BJ40 City Hunter version is a double-wishbone coil spring independent suspension, and the rear suspension is a five-link coil spring non-independent suspension. The suspension and four-wheel drive form is a part-time four-wheel drive structure, which can switch between rear drive/high-speed four-wheel drive/low-speed four-wheel drive, and has electronic limited slip between wheels to cope with medium to light off-road and slippery road conditions.
Daily driving is more comfortable
The area of expertise of hard-core off-road vehicles is driving on non-paved roads. Daily city driving is usually not their strong point. For a vehicle like the BJ40 Yicheng Yino For a car with Yicheng and Yino attributes, as long as the power and control can keep up with the pace in the city, it can meet the requirements.
In terms of powertrain, the power range of this 2.0T engine is closer to high speed. The power explosion is obvious after 2500 rpm. Daily overtaking is no problem at all. If you are not careful, you will exceed the speed limit. The 8AT gearbox shifts smoothly and will upshift more aggressively during daily driving to improve fuel economy. When accelerating at full speed, the downshift needs to be reflected slightly before the power will burst out. The overall powertrain tuning can be said to be similar to that of urban SUVs in the same price range.
Hard-core off-road vehicles usually adjust the suspension to be harder to increase the stability brought by the high center of gravity when cornering. Although the suspension structure of the BJ40 City Hunter Edition is very hard-core, the daily driving comfort is not bad. The body still shakes slightly when changing lanes in an emergency. The directionality of the steering wheel is slightly vague. This is because it is necessary to prevent the steering wheel from shaking when driving on bad roads. It is understandable that a hard-core off-road vehicle is designed like this.
In addition, the sound insulation of the entire vehicle far exceeds my expectations. The relatively large wind impact area and the removable roof do not cause a lot of noise within 80 kilometers per hour. Compared with urban SUVs of the same price range, Not to mention too much.
Due to the limited test drive time, we were not able to go to the wild road conditions to actually test the performance of the BJ40 City Hunter Edition in terms of passability. It is a pity that we will also strive for the opportunity of long-term testing and bring BJ40 to the market in the future. City Hunter Edition presents all-round passability performance to everyone.
Summary
The performance of any product cannot be separated from its own price. The Beijing Off-Road 2020 BJ40 City Hunter Edition we tested today? 2.0T automatic four-wheel drive supreme model The official guide price is 189,800 yuan. It is indeed difficult to find such a hard-core four-wheel-drive off-road vehicle with a good interior in the price range of less than 200,000 yuan, and the non-load-bearing body and off-road-oriented body structure are very high for modification. If you have the ambition to explore distant places, choosing a car like the Beijing Off-Road BJ40 City Hunter Edition may be a good choice.
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