Changhe Beidouxing Explained

Changhe Beidouxing
Manufacturer:BAIC (Changhe)
Production:2004–present

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
Manufacturer:BAIC (Changhe)
Aka:Changhe Big Dipper
Changhe Beidouxing X5
Qingyuan Baoqi
Changhe CoolCar (Guatemala)
Cenntro Logistar 100 (Europe, Electric commercial version)
Production:2004–present
Class:Mini MPV
Related:Suzuki Wagon R+
Engine:1.4 L K14B I4 (petrol)[1]
Transmission:5-speed manual
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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 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]

Second generation (2019)

Changhe Beidouxing II
Aka:Changhe Big Dipper
Changhe Beidouxing X5
Manufacturer:BAIC (Changhe)
Production:2019–present
Class:Mini MPV
Related:Suzuki Wagon R
Engine:1.4 L K14B I4 (petrol)
Transmission:5-speed manual
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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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 北斗星X5. Car News China . 2018-12-09 .
  2. Web site: Changhe Beidouxing X5 Goes Electric In China. Car News China . 2018-12-09 .
  3. Web site: Stretched Changhe-Suzuki Wagon R spied again. Car News China . 2018-12-09 .
  4. Web site: Spy Shot: stretched Changhe-Suzuki WagonR. Car News China . 2018-12-09 .
  5. Web site: Spy Shots: Stretched Changhe-Suzuki Wagon R. Car News China . 2018-12-09 .
  6. Web site: Changhe Goes Electric With The Beidouxing E. Car News China . 2018-12-09 .
  7. Web site: Changhe Beidouxing X5 Goes Electric In China. Car News China . 2018-12-09 .
  8. Web site: The New Changhe Beidouxing Is A Dressed Up Suzuki Wagon R. Car News China . 2019-09-21 .
  9. Web site: 售41999元起 新款北斗星/北斗星X5上市. autohome . 2019-09-21 .