BAIC presented the BJ90 Shanhe Editiona version that is much cheaper than Chinese luxury car which is a rebuilt second generation Mercedes-Benz GL-Class.
The first photos of BJ90 State-owned BAIC models appeared in 2015 when it was produced in small numbers as a government-only vehicle. The SUV was commercially available during 2019 at a price of up to ¥998,000 (US$143,345). Naturally, the high prices limited its appeal to private customers, since at the time it was more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class/GLS on which it was based.
BAIC BJ90 Shanhe Edition
The new BAIC BJ90 Shanhe Edition It doesn’t really come with visual, technological, or mechanical upgrades, but it does come at a more reasonable price between 478,000 and 498,000 yen ($68,649 to $71,521). This is nearly half the price of its predecessor, though still a lot of money for a vehicle with decade-old foundations.
To a large extent, the Mercedes-Benz GLC The locally produced long-wheelbase can be purchased in China for less than ¥406,300 (US$58,350), while the new-generation GLS starts at ¥1,083,000 (US$155,534) as a luxury SUV.
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With the exception of hard points and proportions, the exterior design of the BJ90 has nothing in common with the Mercedesas it borrows certain features from other manufacturers such as spotlights of style Land Rover, grill style Jeep and Ford Explorer taillights.
While it admittedly doesn’t look quite as modern as the slightly smaller BJ60 BAIC introduced earlier this year, it holds up well for its age. The Beijing-based manufacturer only offers the BJ90 in a pitch black exterior with 20-inch wheels and a black interior, with no room for customization.
For its part, the interior does begin to show its age with many components inherited from the Germans, including the steering wheel, analog instrument cluster, climate controls, glove box, etc. Although, the Chinese version sports a new infotainment screen 10.4-inch car that takes up a larger portion of the center console, while high-quality materials, including wood accents and genuine leather upholstery, create a luxurious environment.
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