Engineering:Changhe Beidouxing
| Changhe Beidouxing | |
|---|---|
 Changhe Beidouxing | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BAIC (Changhe) |
| Production | 2004–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mini MPV |
The Changhe Beidouxing (北斗星) or Changhe Big Dipper is a mini MPV produced by BAIC under the Changhe marque since 2004.
First generation (2004)
| Changhe Beidouxing | |
|---|---|
 Changhe Beidouxing X5 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BAIC (Changhe) |
| Also called | Changhe Big Dipper Changhe Beidouxing X5 Qingyuan Baoqi Changhe CoolCar (Guatemala) Cenntro Logistar 100 (Europe, Electric commercial version) |
| Production | 2004–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mini MPV |
| Related | Suzuki Wagon R+ |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.4 L K14B I4 (petrol)[1] |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,335 mm (91.9 in) 2,485 mm (97.8 in) (Beidouxing X5) |
| Length | 3,400 mm (133.9 in) 3,664 mm (144.3 in) (Beidouxing X5) |
| Width | 1,575 mm (62.0 in) 1,610 mm (63.4 in) (Beidouxing X5) |
| Height | 1,670 mm (65.7 in) 1,722 mm (67.8 in) (Beidouxing X5) |
The Changhe Beidouxing was based on the same platform as the first generation Suzuki Wagon R+, and was originally an extended licensed production that turned into a rebadged model.[2] The model is powered by a 97 hp 1.4-liter petrol engine sourced from Suzuki.
Changhe Beidouxing (front)
Changhe Beidouxing (rear)
Changhe Beidouxing E
Suzuki Beidouxing E+ (front)
Suzuki Beidouxing E+ (rear)
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Changhe Beidouxing X5
The Changhe Beidouxing X5 is the long wheelbase version of the Changhe Beidouxing,[3] featuring the second facelift front end of the Changhe Beidouxing, and a revised rear end with tail lamps on the D pillars.[4][5] Prices of the Changhe Beidouxing X5 ranges from 41,900 yuan to 51,900 yuan. An electric version called the Beidouxing X5E was available as of 2016, featuring an electric motor with 41 hp.[6][7]
Changhe Beidouxing X5 (front)
Changhe Beidouxing X5 (rear)
Changhe Beidouxing X5E (front)
Changhe Beidouxing X5E (rear)
Second generation (2019)
| Changhe Beidouxing II | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BAIC (Changhe) |
| Also called | Changhe Big Dipper Changhe Beidouxing X5 |
| Production | 2019–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mini MPV |
| Related | Suzuki Wagon R |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.4 L K14B I4 (petrol) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,530 mm (99.6 in) |
| Length | 3,950 mm (155.5 in) |
| Width | 1,740 mm (68.5 in) |
| Height | 1,690 mm (66.5 in) |
The Changhe Beidouxing II was seen in 2017, with the underpinnings still being the Suzuki Wagon R. The second generation Changhe Beidouxing is powered by the Suzuki-derived 1.4-liter engine shared with the first generation model, with the engine now tuned up to 101 horsepower.[8] However, the actual production car was not revealed until 2019.[9]
References
- ↑ "北斗星X5". Car News China. https://car.autohome.com.cn/config/series/3216.html#pvareaid=3454437. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
- ↑ "Changhe Beidouxing X5 Goes Electric In China". Car News China. https://carnewschina.com/2017/02/17/changhe-beidouxing-x5-goes-electric-in-china/. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
- ↑ "Stretched Changhe-Suzuki Wagon R spied again". Car News China. https://carnewschina.com/2011/07/13/stretched-changhe-suzuki-wagon-r-spied-again/. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
- ↑ "Spy Shot: stretched Changhe-Suzuki WagonR". Car News China. https://carnewschina.com/2011/01/12/spy-shot-stretched-changhe-suzuki-wagonr/. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
- ↑ "Spy Shots: Stretched Changhe-Suzuki Wagon R". Car News China. https://carnewschina.com/2011/11/10/spy-shots-stretched-changhe-suzuki-wagon-r/. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
- ↑ "Changhe Goes Electric With The Beidouxing E". Car News China. https://carnewschina.com/2016/06/20/changhe-goes-electric-with-the-beidouxing-e/. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
- ↑ "Changhe Beidouxing X5 Goes Electric In China". Car News China. https://carnewschina.com/2017/02/17/changhe-beidouxing-x5-goes-electric-in-china/. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
- ↑ "The New Changhe Beidouxing Is A Dressed Up Suzuki Wagon R". Car News China. https://carnewschina.com/2017/06/27/new-changhe-beidouxing-dressed-suzuki-wagon-r/. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
- ↑ "售41999元起 新款北斗星/北斗星X5上市". autohome. https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201903/931312.html. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
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