Nobody expected Beijing Off-Road to jump straight to the premium segment — but here it is. Tarantas.News got a close look at the new BAIC Taitan 700 at Chengdu Motor Show 2026, the first model under the brand's new luxury sub-line. The SUV made its public debut in Chengdu after a July presentation, with a full China market launch set for August 25.
The show car wears a striking two-tone finish — dark body, light-colored roof, plenty of chrome, and an externally mounted spare wheel. The Taitan 700 sits firmly in the large-SUV class: 5,040 x 1,959 x 1,926 mm, with a 2,820 mm wheelbase. Underneath is genuine off-road hardware — a separate ladder frame, double-wishbone front suspension, and a multi-link rear. Curb weight reaches 2,850 kg.
532 Horsepower and 1,340 Km of Range
The Taitan 700 is a series hybrid. A 1.5T gasoline engine works purely as a generator, while two electric motors drive the wheels. Combined output lands at 391 kW, or 532 hp, with 625 Nm of torque. Drive is all-wheel.
A 49.4 kWh CATL battery delivers up to 220 km of pure-electric range on the CLTC cycle. Total combined range reaches 1,340 km. Charging from 30% to 80% takes around 20 minutes, and the 82-liter tank runs on regular 92-octane gasoline. With a depleted battery, official WLTC consumption is 8.4 l/100 km.
Three Locking Differentials and a Near-Standstill Turn
The off-road credentials go well beyond the styling. The Taitan 700 gets front and rear locking differentials, an electronic center transmission lock, a low-range mode, a 12-stage “crawl” mode, and terrain selection.
Ground clearance is 215 mm, claimed wading depth is 800 mm, and approach/departure angles come in at 26 and 23 degrees. There's also a “tactical turn” mode that noticeably tightens the turning radius on loose surfaces.
Higher trims lean hard into electronics: Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 and a new 896-line lidar are on the options list. The system is built not just for city streets and highways, but for select off-road assist scenarios too.
Starting Around $42,000 in China
The preliminary lineup covers three main trims: Luxury at 299,800 yuan, Qiankun Flagship at 339,800 yuan, and Qiankun Summit at 389,800 yuan — roughly $42,000, $47,700, and $54,600 at current exchange rates. These are straight conversions of the Chinese sticker prices, before shipping, duties, or dealer markup.
For Beijing Off-Road, this is an entirely new price tier. The brand has largely stayed under 300,000 yuan until now, and the Taitan 700 will have to go up against the Tank 500, the Fang Cheng Bao Bao 5/8, and other pricey Chinese off-roaders.
Whether the Taitan 700 reaches markets outside China remains to be seen, but given the demand for large hybrid SUVs from Chinese brands, wider availability looks like a real possibility down the line.
