The same source reveals that the BJ40 comes fitted with a turbocharged 2.0-liter petrol engine producing 241 hp (180 kW / 245 PS) and 385 Nm (284 lb-ft) of torque. Those specs make it significantly more powerful compared to its predecessor, surpassing the rival Tank 300 at least on paper. Power is transmitted to all four wheels exclusively through an 8-speed automatic gearbox with the help of a 4WD system.
Pre-sales of the BAIC BJ40 in China will start on August 25, when the SUV makes its public premiere at the Chengdu Auto Show. Pricing has yet to be announced but Car News China expects it to be somewhere between the ¥200,000-300,000 ($28,000-41,600) range. It remains to be seen if the new BAIC BJ40 will follow the example of its predecessor and be sold to export markets like Italy under the Ickx brand.
