The Changhe Beidouxing (北斗星) or Changhe Big Dipper is a mini MPV produced by BAIC under the Changhe marque since 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 |
Wheelbase: | 23351NaN1 24851NaN1 (Beidouxing X5) |
Length: | 34001NaN1 36641NaN1 (Beidouxing X5) |
Width: | 15751NaN1 16101NaN1 (Beidouxing X5) |
Height: | 16701NaN1 17221NaN1 (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.
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 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 |
Wheelbase: | 25301NaN1 |
Length: | 39501NaN1 |
Width: | 17401NaN1 |
Height: | 16901NaN1 |
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]