According to the vehicle registration data 0 km Siomaduring the month of November The BAIC BJ30 was the best-selling hybrid car in the country with 564 unitsWhich led to the establishment of this Chinese brand within the top ten positions in overall sales, with a growth of 528.3% compared to 2024.
These data are eloquent about the presence of the Chinese stations in our market, where the BAIC SUV was placed above the Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid (366 patents), which until then was a leader in its field, but as is known, in addition to strong competition, the Japanese company faced some production problems resulting from the damage to its engine plant in Brazil due to the storm.
It’s similar to the BJ30 in style, but with a much more off-road setup
Other than that, the news is that some “Mosquito” trucks have been seen these days transporting an unknown model of… Pike. We’re talking about PJ40 Prois nothing less than the big brother of the successful BJ30, a model that will be commercially launched in Argentina in early 2026.
What does the BAIC BJ40 Pro look like?
Although the current generation of this model is in its version plus It has been sold in Argentina for several years and is considered by many to be a Chinese Jeep Wrangler, and this new epic no longer has anything to do with this model and demonstrates the evolution of cars from this origin.
Aesthetically, it is now related to the attractive lines of BJ30but with a more off-road touch. Its square, Land Cruiser-esque shapes feature large glass surfaces and massive wheel arches, and of course offer LED headlights that give it a modern look, while the spare wheel is mounted on the tailgate.
Three-screen technology festival
Your car body It is 4.79 meters long and has a wheelbase of 2.76 metresWhile its height from the ground is 23 cm and its crossing capacity is 750 mm. It should be noted that this new generation has 100% off-road oriented reinforced chassisbut aims to be versatile and comfortable in the city.
There are some of the latter behind closed doors, because it is not a rural vehicle at all. On the contrary, the new one The BAIC BJ40 Pro combines advanced materials and cutting-edge technology.
There it is served Two 12.8-inch multimedia displaysA 10.2-inch digital instrument panel, a small 1.92-inch main screen, and ambient lighting throughout the cabin. The good news is that despite this tech-fest, it retains physical controls for key functions like driving modes and traction settings.
The square and adventurous shape denotes the Toyota Land Cruiser
These are the mechanisms of the Baic BJ40 Pro
Under the hood this model does not retain any hybrid recipe. True to the style of all-terrain vehicles in its class, it maintains the famous 2.0-litre petrol engine that generates 241 hp and produces a maximum torque of 305 Nm, as well as an eight-speed automatic transmission responsible for sending traction to all four wheels: this system is disconnectable, with reduction gears and 11 driving modes.
The trunk opening system is similar to that of the Ford Bronco Sport
With these characteristics, BAIC BJ40 PRO It is clear that it will not enter the country into the quota of electrified cars without tariffs, and therefore its price will not be affordable at all. In our market it will compete with another model of the same origin as the newcomer Jettor T1 ($51,900), or with top-of-the-range options Ford Bronco Sport (253 and 375 Nm) which currently costs 70,297,200 pesos (about $47,500) and Jeep Compass Blackhawk (272 hp and 400 Nm) worth $51,000.
We will have to wait until the beginning of 2026 to find out the pricing policy Belcastro Group Launch this model for sale. It should be noted that the importer of BAIC in Argentina is the same importer of Alfa Romeo, Isuzu and Ferrari, and it also plans to bring the car Arcfox T5A model of the luxury brand of this Chinese station.