The BAW Luling was an SUV produced by the Chinese maker Beijing Automobile Works between 2005 and 2008. It was first shown in July 2005 and was eventually pushed off the production line by the BAW Yusheng. The range covered five- and seven-seat bodies of different lengths, with four-cylinder petrol engines of 1,997 to 2,771 cc.
BAW Luling at a glance
| Maker | Beijing Automobile Works (BAW), China |
|---|---|
| Production | 2005–2008 |
| Type | SUV |
| Body codes | BJ2031 and BJ6520 |
| Predecessor | Beijing Luling Pickup (BJ1021) |
| Replaced by | BAW Yusheng |
| Seats | 5 or 7 |
| Wheelbase | 3,025 mm |
| Length | 4,830–5,210 mm |
| Width | 1,692, 1,730 or 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,830–1,945 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,580–1,720 kg |
| Engines | four-cylinder petrol, 1,997, 2,237, 2,660 or 2,771 cc; 65, 76 or 85 kW |
Based on one source, the Russian Wikipedia article on the Beijing Luling.
History of the BAW Luling
Origins, 2005
The Luling was presented for the first time in July 2005. It followed the Beijing Luling Pickup, known by the code BJ1021, and shared that vehicle’s place in the BAW range: a simple, rugged utility vehicle rather than a passenger car.
Body and engines
The model was listed under two codes, BJ2031 and BJ6520, and was built with bodies from 4,830 to 5,210 mm long on a wheelbase of 3,025 mm. Width could be 1,692, 1,730 or 1,810 mm and height 1,830, 1,895, 1,930 or 1,945 mm, while kerb weight ranged from 1,580 to 1,720 kg. The cabin was arranged for five or seven people. Power came from four-cylinder engines of 1,997, 2,237, 2,660 or 2,771 cc, rated at 65, 76 or 85 kW.
End of production
Production was expected to finish in 2008. The Luling was replaced in the BAW range by the Yusheng.
Design and features
- Seven-seat option: the Luling could be ordered with five or seven seats, unusual for a utility 4×4 of its class.
- Choice of engines: four different four-cylinder capacities from 1,997 to 2,771 cc.
- Two body codes: sold as BJ2031 and BJ6520, with lengths from 4,830 to 5,210 mm.
- Pickup lineage: developed from the Beijing Luling Pickup (BJ1021).
BAW Luling versions
- BJ2031: the shorter body, 4,830 mm long.
- BJ6520: the long body, up to 5,210 mm.
- Five-seat versions: standard passenger layout.
- Seven-seat versions: for larger families or light transport.
More vehicles from the same maker are in the BAW collection.
Sources
- Beijing Luling, Russian Wikipedia: dates, body codes, dimensions, engines