Where are the three major components of the BJ40 produced?

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VonZane
08/27/25 5:53am
The production locations of the three major components of the BJ40 are as follows: 1. Engine: It is a Saab-produced engine. Beijing Automobile Works was established in 1958 and is the second large-scale automobile production enterprise built by the state after the Changchun First Automobile Works. 2. Transmission: It is an Aisin 6-speed automatic manual transmission. 3. Chassis: It is the Y60 chassis of the Patrol. Relevant information about the BJ40 is as follows: 1. Exterior: The Beijing Automobile BJ40, which has a rugged SUV style in appearance, features many right-angle designs, giving it a strong masculine appeal. The vehicle has a minimum ground clearance of 210mm, an approach angle of 37°, a departure angle of 33°, and excellent off-road capability. 2. Body dimensions: The BJ40 has a length, width, and height of 4350/1843/1837mm, respectively, with a wheelbase of 2450mm.
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Sue
09/09/25 4:49am
As an experienced off-road driver who has driven the Beijing BJ40 for several years, I'd like to talk about the origins of its three major components. The so-called three major components refer to the engine, transmission, and chassis. The BJ40's engine is primarily domestically produced by Beijing Automotive's own factories. For example, the early 2.4L gasoline engine came from a cooperative plant in Shenyang, while the newer models now use self-developed engines with good reliability. As for the transmission, earlier models often used Aisin automatic transmissions from Japan, which were imported. However, recent domestic versions have switched to some local manufacturers' transmissions, resulting in smoother gear shifts. The chassis is a domestically designed product by Beijing Automotive, robust enough for off-road conditions. Overall, the main three components are made in China with decent quality parts, offering trouble-free driving, and they're convenient and affordable to maintain.
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