BAW Yongshi Sales Figures

BAW Yongshi

The Beijing BJ2022 is a 1/2 or 3/4 ton 4×4 utility vehicle developed by Beijing Automobile Works and used by the PLA. The BJ2022 is based on a Jeep Cherokee, but is longer and wider. The new vehicle is larger and more spacious than the older BJ2020. It is used as a troop and cargo transport, command vehicle or reconnaissance vehicle.

BAW Yongshi Overview

A baseline BJ2022 has a fully enclosed 4-door body. This vehicle has a 500 kg (1,100 lb) payload capacity. It carries five soldiers, including the driver. Windscreen can be folded over the bonnet and top and side windows removed in order to reduce vehicle height. It has a trailer hitch and can tow light trailers or artillery pieces with a maximum weight of 500 kg (1,100 lb).

Other body types are also available. There are 4-door vehicles with open top, 2-door vehicles with hard top, 2-door pickup, and possibly some other. Some of them can carry up to 8 men, including the driver. These vehicles have 500 kg (1,100 lb) or 750 kg (1,650 lb) capacity, depending on the version. Payload capacity corresponds with the towed load. A lightly armored version has also been developed.

The Yongshi is powered by a 2.7L four-cylinder engine that produces 140 horsepower. It is available with either a manual transmission or an automatic transmission. The Yongshi is available in two trim levels: 2.7L and 2.7L Deluxe. The 2.7L trim level is equipped with features such as a 6-speaker sound system, and a rearview camera. The 2.7L Deluxe trim level adds features such as a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and heated front seats.