BAW explained

Beijing Automobile Works Co., Ltd. (BAW) (short form: 北汽制造) is a Chinese car manufacturer based in Qingdao. It used to be a subsidiary of BAIC Group but was sold to private sector since 2015.^{[1] [2]} BAW started off producing light off-road vehicles and trucks, and nowadays, BAW produces civilian as well as military vehicles.

History

Beijing Automobile Works was founded in 1953 as The First Accessory Factory and was renamed to Beijing Automobile Works in 1958. In 1987 the company merged with Beijing Motorcycle Company to become the Automobile and Motorcycle United Company (BAM).

The modern company, Beijing Automobile Works Co., Ltd (BAW), was founded in 2001 and incorporates the original Beijing Automobile Works, as well as the first Chinese automobile joint venture Beijing Jeep, Beijing Automobile Assembly and Foton Motor.

In 2010, BAW became a subsidiary of Beijing Automotive Group(BAIC).

In May 2020, BAIC Group sold its stake of BAW to Qingdao Fulu Investment Holding Group, a private company specializes in producing low-speed electric vehicle. BAW was officially disengaging from BAIC Group and transitioning from a state-owned enterprise to a private enterprise. The headquarters of BAW was moved from Beijing to Qingdao, Shandong.^{[3] [4]}

In April 2023, BAW was acquired by Shandong Weiqiao Pioneering Group, a private company active in the textiles and aluminium industry.^[5]

In March 2024, BAW launched the 212 brand as an independent brand focusing on off-road vehicles. With the existing BAW BJ212 now being sod as the 212 classic, and a brand new vehicle called the 212 T01.^[6]

In June 2024, BAIC Group issued a clarification statement. The statement mentioned that Beijing Automobile Works Co., Ltd. and BAIC Group have no equity or property rights relationships.^[7]

Product

212 brand

• 212 T01 (2024–present), mid-size SUV

BAW brand

• BAW Yuanbao (2021–present), city car, BEV
• BAW Jiabao/E7 Bagel (2023–present), city car, BEV
• BAW Damao/E6 Pudding (2020–present), city car, BEV
• BAW BJ212 (1965–present), subcompact SUV
• BAW Kaluli/F7 (2023–present), full-size pick-up
• BAW Xiaohema (2020–present), microvan, BEV, rebadged Wuling EV50
• BAW Ruisheng Ace M7 (2022–present), compact van, ICE/BEV
  • BAW Vala (2024–present), campervan variant of Ruisheng Ace 007
• BAW Ruisheng M8 (2025–present), compact van, ICE/BEV

Former models

• BAW Yusheng/BW007 (2010–2017), compact SUV
  • BAW Ruiling (2013–2017), pick-up variant of Yusheng
• BAW Luling (2012–2013), compact pick-up truck
• BAW Luba/BJ2032 (2002–2017), full-size SUV
  • BAW Yueling/BJ1021 (2021–2015), pick-up variant of Luba
• BAW Qishi (2009-2014), compact SUV

Historic BAIC/Beijing vehicles

• Jinggangshan (1958–1960), compact sedan
• Beijing CB4 (1959–1962), full-size sedan
• Dongfanghong BJ760 (1959–1962), mid-size sedan
• Dongfanghong BJ761 (1960–?), mid-size sedan
  • Hongwei BJ761, station wagon variant of the Dongfanghong BJ761
• Beijing BJ750/751/752 (1974–1982), mid-size sedan^[8]
• BJ5020 (2005–?), mid-size van
• Beijing BJ6410, compact MPV, license-built Renault Scenic^[9]
• Beijing BJ6470 (1996–?),full-size sedan, license-built Mazda 929)
• Beijing BJ6490 (1996–?),full-size sedan, based on the Holden Commodore (VN)^[10]
• Beijing BJ130 (1973–2002), light truck
• BJ136 (based on Toyota Dyna)
• Beijing Qiling/Fenix (based on the Isuzu N series)
• Qilong/Tonik/BL1 (based on the Isuzu N series)
• Haice/Haise/B6/009 - a license built fourth generation Toyota Hiace
• BJ6490A – Mitsubishi L300 with a different front end
• BD6

Military vehicles

• BJ210 (based on the Jeep M-170)
• BJ212(4X4)
• BJ2020VJ(4X4)
• BJ2022(4X4)(Brave Warrior)
• BJ2020VAJ(4X4)
• BJ20203(4X4)
• BJ2032VJ(4X4)

Sales

Notes and References

1. Web site: 成立超70年！这家汽车公司被收购-面包板社区 . 2023-04-15 . www.eet-china.com.
2. Web site: 陆付军：北汽制造的新使命 高端访谈 . 2023-04-15 . www.sohu.com.
3. Web site: 成立超70年！这家汽车公司被收购-面包板社区 . 2023-04-15 . www.eet-china.com.
4. Web site: 陆付军：北汽制造的新使命 高端访谈 . 2023-04-15 . www.sohu.com .
5. Web site: 收购鲁冀两大车企，魏桥集团跨入新能源整车生产领域_资讯频道_电动汽车网 . 2023-04-15 . news.cnev.cn.
6. Web site: 期待么？212越野车发布全新一代212预告. autohome.com.cn.
7. Web site: 澄清声明. 北汽集团在此澄清，北京汽车制造厂有限公司是一家生产基地主要位于山东青岛的民营企业，与北汽集团无股权关系、产权关系。. 2024-06-07 . BAIC Group.
8. Web site: 第一种自主开发中级轿车: BJ750中级轿车-搜狐汽车 . 2025-12-07 . auto.sohu.com.
9. Web site: Schenau . Erik Van Ingen . 2022-02-16 . Confusion about the Renault Scenic from Beijing. ChinaCarHistory . 2025-12-07 . en-US.
10. News: 2017-12-21 . The BJ6490 – A Chinese made Holden Commodore . 2018-10-06 . ChinaCarHistory . en-US.
11. Web site: 北汽制造汽车销量排行榜_北汽制造汽车历史销量数据_SUV汽车网 . 2025-12-07 . www.cnsuv.com.
12. Web site: 212汽车销量排行榜_212汽车历史销量数据_SUV汽车网 . 2025-12-07 . www.cnsuv.com.