The Changhe Beidouxing (北斗星) or Changhe Big Dipper is an MPV produced by BAIC under the Changhe marque from 2004 until 2022.
First generation (2004)
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)
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]
References
- 北斗星X5 Car News China, retrieved 2018-12-09^
- Changhe Beidouxing X5 Goes Electric In China Car News China, 17 February 2017, retrieved 2018-12-09^
- Stretched Changhe-Suzuki Wagon R spied again Car News China, 13 July 2011, retrieved 2018-12-09^
- Spy Shot: stretched Changhe-Suzuki WagonR Car News China, 12 January 2011, retrieved 2018-12-09^
- Spy Shots: Stretched Changhe-Suzuki Wagon R Car News China, 10 November 2011, retrieved 2018-12-09^
- Changhe Goes Electric With The Beidouxing E Car News China, 20 June 2016, retrieved 2018-12-09^
- Changhe Beidouxing X5 Goes Electric In China Car News China, 17 February 2017, retrieved 2018-12-09^
- The New Changhe Beidouxing Is A Dressed Up Suzuki Wagon R Car News China, 27 June 2017, retrieved 2019-09-21^
- 售41999元起 新款北斗星/北斗星X5上市 autohome, retrieved 2019-09-21^