A Chinese manufacturer to launch a hatchback, crossover and an SUV in Pakistan
BAIC Motors is all set to launch three new vehicles in Pakistan, expected in 2019.
As per the detail, BAIC Motors– a Chinese state-owned car maker, in collaboration with Sazgar is introducing BAIC BJ40 Plus (SUV), Senova X25 (Crossover) and Senova D20 (Hatchback). Note here that Sazgar Engineering Works has already been granted Category “A” Greenfield status by the Ministry of Industries & Production of Pakistan.
Sazgar Engineering Works receives Greenfield status
Now coming to the vehicles the company is planning to introduce:
BAIC BJ40 Plus:
BJ40 Plus is a proper off-road vehicle produced by BAIC Motors. The vehicle first came in production in 2013 as BJ40– a two-door SUV vehicle, and after that, in 2016 its 4-door version debuted which was named as BJ40 L. It has a strong resemblance to iconic Jeep Wrangler. BAIC BJ40 Plus is basically a facelift of BJ40.
It comes in two different engine options; 2.0 Turbo and 2.3 Turbo coupled with manual and auto transmission, respectively. The 2.0 L engine makes 204 hp and 280 Nm of torque whereas the other one, 2.3 L produces 250 hp and 350 Nm of torque. The SUV is equipped with all the bells and the whistles. The styling of the exterior and the interior is awe-inspiring. Let’s wait and see what engine option the company will give to its customers in Pakistan.
BAIC Senova X25:
The other vehicle is BAIC Senova X25. It’s a subcompact crossover which debuted in 2015. The crossover comes equipped with 1.5 L gasoline engine mated to both auto and manual transmission. See the pictures below:
BAIC Senova D20:
Lastly, the company is bringing a 5-door hatchback in the country namely Senova D20. It is produced by BAIC under the Senova brand. The car made its way through the production in 2012. It’s a front-wheel drive that comes with two engine options, a 1.3 L gasoline engine and 1.5 L gasoline coupled with 5-speed auto and manual transmission. Let’s wait and see what engine and transmission options the company will give to Pakistani consumers.
Sazgar has also been exporting auto rickshaws to Japan for quite some time now; making Pakistani built rickshaws known internationally.
Sazgar Engineering Works receives Greenfield status
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