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Our Journey Through Time

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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.

1961 - The 1st prototype of the Model 210 was successfully produced.
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.

1965 - The First generation of Chinas off road comand vehicle , the BJ212 was born .
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.

1966 - 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.

1970-80 - Various derivative models were developed based on the BJ212.
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.

1984 - Participated in the Chinese National Day parade and received inspection.
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.

1998 - Accomplished the remarkable feat of a solo global circumnavigation by 212.
2022

Officially registered the BJ212 as a trademark.

Became the worlds first automotive brand named entirely with digits..

2022 - Officially registered the BJ212 as a trademark.
2024

The 212 brand was officially launched in China and UAE .

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.

2024 - The 212 brand was officially launched in China and UAE .