Our Journey Through Time
Scroll to explore the milestones that shaped our company
1961
The 1st prototype of the Model 210 was successfully produced.
Beijing Automobile Works, entrusted with a crucial task,Successfully produced the 1st prototype of the Model 210 after months of design and development.
1965
The First generation of Chinas off road comand vehicle , the BJ212 was born .
The following year, it was approved for production by the State Council.
1966
Chairman Mao rode in a BJ212 to review the masses in Tiananmen Square, Marking the vehicle first official public appearance.
Chairman Mao rode in a BJ212 to review the masses in Tiananmen Square, Marking the vehicle first official public appearance.
1970-80
Various derivative models were developed based on the BJ212.
During this period, it widely met various vehicular needs of the time.
1984
Participated in the Chinese National Day parade and received inspection.
The BJ212, serving as an off-road command vehicle, Participated in the grand military parade commemorating the 35th anniversary.
1998
Accomplished the remarkable feat of a solo global circumnavigation by 212.
In 1997-1998, Mr.Zhou Guang Qiang became the 1st Chinese to circumnavigate the globe in a domestically produced vehicle, Driving a BJ212 off-road vehicle from Chengdu through 11 countries, covering 32,000 kilometers.
2022
Officially registered the BJ212 as a trademark.
Became the worlds first automotive brand named entirely with digits.
2024
The 212 brand was officially launched in China and Kuwait .
On June 6, 2024, the 212 brand held its launch event at the Yanqi Lake International Convention and Exhibition Center in Beijing, Where the new 212 model was officially unveiled.
