What engine is used in the BJ80?
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The BJ80 is equipped with a 2.3-liter turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum power of 184 kW and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. It features multi-point fuel injection technology and utilizes an aluminum cylinder head with a cast iron cylinder block. This engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The BJ80 is a rugged off-road vehicle, equipped with a part-time four-wheel drive system offering three driving modes: high-speed four-wheel drive, high-speed two-wheel drive, and low-speed four-wheel drive. The front suspension of the vehicle employs a double-wishbone coil spring independent suspension, while the rear suspension uses a five-link coil spring non-independent suspension. It adopts a body-on-frame design, which enhances the vehicle's capability to handle more challenging and complex road conditions.
I've been driving the BJ80 for two years, and its engine is quite interesting. The early models mainly used a 2.3T turbocharged gasoline engine with a maximum power of around 250 horsepower, which was based on technology introduced by BAIC from Saab's legacy. Last year, the new model directly adopted a 3.0T V6 engine, sharing the same technical platform as the one in the Mercedes-Benz GLS, with power output exceeding 280 horsepower, making acceleration noticeably more powerful. For off-roading, the 2.3T's low-speed torque is sufficient, but the RPM tends to rise when climbing long slopes; the V6 version is clearly more composed at high altitudes. In terms of fuel consumption, it's generally 12-14 L/100km in the city and can drop to 10 L/100km on highways. It's recommended to use 95-octane fuel to protect the turbocharger. For daily maintenance, choose full synthetic oil, and regularly cleaning the air filter is very important.
