On December 28, 2013, BAIC Group officially introduced its powerful new model, the X424 to the market. The X424 is a vehicle equipped with a 2.4L engine, a 5-speed manual transmission, and a manual part-time 4-wheel drive. It is available in 3 different versions, with various options for customization.

During a press conference, Mr Xu Heyi, chairman of the board at BAIC Group, stated: “The X424 model inherits the advanced technology and unique know-how of BAIC’s 50 years of experience and highlights the excellence of BAIC’s BJ212 (the first off-road vehicle produced in China). The X424’s market entry marks a starting point for BAIC and ushers in the official comeback of the “off-road family”!

From the beginning of the SUV’s general design in 2008 to its launch in late 2013, the X424 has experienced no less than 10 rounds of various quality improvements. These upgrades include a better design and the perfection of the smaller design details, as well as the enhancement of the X424’s off-road capabilities, which were increased to reach military-grade endurance levels. After 6 years of continuous refinement, BAIC was able to launch a car with an unparalleled off-road performance.

The X424’s overall design can be characterized as strong and masculine, featuring sharp angles and a geometric look which highlights its overall focus on endurance. Its shape is powerful and provides the driver with a personalized off-road experience. The X424’s seats are multi-functional, including both an air-conditioning option and a cold storage system for beverages. Drivers will benefit from the best equipment such as a wide angle parking aid, exterior mirrors with electrical folding, and a user-friendly audio device with a convenient overhead acoustics configuration.

With its cross-country information display system, the X424 offers you the most advanced features for any off-road situation. It displays the degrees of slopes, includes a compass and will inform you of the altitude and atmospheric pressure. Besides its exceptional off-road performance, the X424 model features a body-on-frame with a four-wheel drive system. You will also enjoy its high torque at low speed. As a matter of fact, the X424 was conceived to provide the highest degree of safety, providing you a more carefree experience as you drive off-road.

In November 2013, the X424 was tested in the harsh climate conditions of the great northern Qinghai-Tibet plateau during a special event and it passed the challenge of a rough ground situation with flying colors. Its outstanding performance was documented by specialized automotive media, and the X424 won the heart of professional riders.

The X424 is a stylish four-wheel drive SUV and stands for a pure off-road riding spirit! For fans of this type of vehicle, the X424 model has become the ultimate dream car. In the market for SUV vehicles, “urbanization” is still the biggest trend today. BAIC’s off-road vehicles, however, have always kept to true to their rough roots and made no concessions. This is not only because of BAIC’s dedication to maintaining and improving its “off-road family” but also because of the appreciation of true off-road fans.