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Beijing Jeep tests in Australia

Chinese BAW brand a potential new entrant Down Under with throwback Jeep-style 4x4

12 Feb 2026

THE roll call of new Chinese automotive brands looks set to keep growing with the potential entry of BAW International (Beijing Automobile Works) and its new, military-style 4x4 large wagon called the BJ212 T01 (the prefix being a reference to the company’s previous name, Beijing Jeep). 
 
BAW’s four-door Jeep Wrangler-size model has already been spotted in camouflage testing Down Under, its derivative styling linking with early Land Rovers, Nissan Patrols, Toyota LandCruisers and BAW’s own BJ212 from the 1960s. 
 
No confirmation of local availability has been forthcoming; suffice to say, like many Chinese brands, BAW would no doubt perceive the benefits of dipping a toe into Australia’s open market. 
 
BAW is a long-standing, now privatised Chinese manufacturer that was established in 1951 when it specialised in designing, producing, and exporting civilian, military, and special-purpose vehicles. It is currently a subsidiary of Shandong Weiqiao Pioneering Group. 
 
During its 71 years of existence, the company has forged a reputation in China for producing rugged off-road vehicles (including the 212 series), pickup trucks, and battery electric models.  
 
Whether there is space for such a vehicle in Australia, given the choices available, including some established similar models from various manufacturers – including Chinese compatriots like the GWM Tank 300 – remains to be seen, given the relatively small market size. 
 
That said, a practical-looking vehicle such as the 212 may be absolutely right for local consumption due to its specification, price-dependent. 
 
Coupled with the above are BAW’s stated plans announced last year to launch in Europe, South America, South-East Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. 
 
Despite looking ancient, the boxy BJ212 T01 only entered production in 2024 and is powered by a choice of four-cylinder engines, including a 185kW/410Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and a 125kW/415Nm 2.0-litre turbo-diesel. Fuel is stored in an 80-litre tank. 
 
Both powerplants feed a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission and selectable four-wheel-drive system. 
 
It rides on 17-inch wheels with a choice of all-terrain or highway rubber and is suspended by a five-link system at the front and the rear. 
 
Dimensionally, the five-door wagon measures 4705mm long x 1895mm wide x 1936mm high, shorter but wider and higher than a four-door Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and with a much shorter 2860mm wheelbase (-328mm). 
 
Live axles are fitted front and rear, with the vehicle said to offer an approach and departure angles of 40 degrees and 36 degrees respectively, a breakover of 23.6 degrees with 850mm wading and a braked towing capacity of 2500kg. Ground clearance is 235mm. 
 
The model offers seating for five on two rows, and the interior is equipped with multiple screens and leather upholstery. 
 
Handy off-road options include tank-turn function, crawl mode, locking front and rear diffs and a surround-view camera with a transparent chassis mode. 
 
A ute body and higher-spec variants of the 212 are in the offing, which might make it here if the brand decides to enter the Australian market.

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