Figure out BAIC Future Roadmap by Several Keywords

At 9am April 19th at 2021 Auto Shanghai, Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) initially released unique auto power strategy covering fuel, hybrid and battery, @me AI platform strategy and scenario-driven product strategy for Era 3.0. Moreover, BEIJING-U5 PLUS和BEIJING-EU5 PLUS debuted for booking, priced at RMB 70,000-110,000 and RMB120,000-160,000 respectively.  

Keywords: Lower energy and Longer driving

BAIC devotes to establishing SUPER Power platform, HEV platform and EV platform to comprehensively meet market demands for petrol vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles and BEVs.  

SUPER Power platform covers three series: Series S features Chinese strongest 1.5T engine with up to 109kW/L; Series H precedes the whole industry due to 42% of thermal efficiency; and Series E combines power and economy to offer impressive hybrid electric experience with over 35% of fuel reduction.   

HEV platform is widely applied for strong hybrid, plug-in hybrid and extended-range hybrid, presenting Max. power of 160kW, energy efficiency of 35% and energy consumption of only 4.1L/100km.    

EV platform has been adopted in a herd of models like BEIJING-EU5 and BEIJING-EU7, which benefits in maximum torque of 800N·m and over 1000km super mile range.

Keywords: Smart and Caring

@me AI platform is a milestone along BAIC intelligent development journey with the goal to create smart and considerate travels for customers through technological integration of scenario-based cabin, IOV and ATO.      

Combined with efficient Huawei Hicar and Kirin 990A, the scenario-based cabin creates a Hardware Community closely connected with smart terminals like Huawei phones to enable the multimodal human-machine interaction booted by voice, touch, visual and gestures.   

In terms of Internet of vehicles, BAIC will take full advantage of 5G in high reliability, high bandwidth and low latency, and implement V2X-based I-VICS to realize smarter driving experiences.

BAIC has rolled out a thorough plan for autonomous vehicles in order to L3 ATO at full speed rang of 0-120km/h.   

Keywords: Scenario and Scheme  

BAIC will provide customers with all-scenario travel experience through 4-round upgrading in the next three years.

Round 1: a batch of newly upgraded versions such as BEIJING-U5 PLUS and BEIJING-EU5 PLUS will be launched to meet customers’ demands in quality, comfort and safety.  

Round 2: BEIJING-X5 and BEIJING-X7 PLUS with 1/4 scenario function are expected to hit the market. BEIJING-X5 highlights L2.5 Active Drive Assist, HWA and Super Cruise as well as AR-HUD and electric rear-view mirrors. BEIJING-X7 PLUS is armed with long wheelbase, panoramic sunroof, seat massage, Huawei Hicar and RPA.

Round 3: Fresh new BEIJING-X3 with 1/2 scenario function will be realized, featuring special mecha appearance, strong power of 138kW/288N·m, 6-way power seats and electric legrest passenger, 14.6-inch super screen and Harmony OS to offer all-round entertainment experience.

Round 4: since 2023, BAIC will delve into all-scenario new vehicles to offer lean services, specific solutions and personalized experiences to new-generation workers, game fans, pets owners, full-time mothers and etc.     

Keywords: Twin star models

As the initial step toward scenario-based development goal, BEIJING-EU5 PLUS and BEIJING-U5 PLUS are officially launched at 2021 Auto Shanghai.

Inheriting great mile range of BEIJING-EU5, BEIJING-EU5 PLUS (unit price: RMB120,000-160,000) has lower power consumption of 13.2kWh and fittings with soft materials at scale while it is equipped with 12.3-inch interactive screen, new Intelligent Speech Interaction and several Active Drive Assist systems.   

BEIJING-U5 PLUS (unit price: RMB70,000-110,000) is an updated petrol model integrated with penetrative LED and several Active Drive Assist systems.   

Moreover BAIC offers a series of appealing privilege packages to customers:

Any vehicle ordering by BAIC APP till May 25th 2021 is entitled to rich preferential policies, including RMB5000 purchase allowance at cost of RMB50; financial loans without down payment, mortgage and interests; subsidies of RMB20,000 for EU5 PLUS and RMB5000 for U5 PLUS at most; lifecycle free quality guarantee for the whole vehicle and lifecycle free basic traffic. More jackpots will also be expected by BAIC APP, JD.com and Tmall.com, such as surprising discount by 5.5 for 5 EU5 PLUS and 5 U5 PLUS (up to RMB50,000 per unit) and the unique owner certificate signed by Li Xueqin.