In Syria spotted Chinese Beijing BJ2022 light utility vehicles.
The Beijing BJ2022 is a Chinese light utility vehicle. It is also referred as “Yongshi” or Brave Warrior. It was jointly developed by Beijing Auto Works and Chrysler. A concept vehicle was revealed in 2002.
Chinese Army got very interested in the project, as it was looking to replace the ubiquitous BJ212 and BJ2020 light utility vehicles. So a couple of prototypes were made specially for the Chinese army. Eventually it has been adopted. Production of the the BJ2022 began in 2005. Deliveries to the Chinese Army began in 2007.
In 2009 due to financial troubles in the US the Chrysler left the joint venture and granted Beijing Auto Works the rights to continue production of this vehicle under its own name. Currently the BJ2022 is being produced in large numbers. It is the most widely used 4×4 vehicle in the Chinese army. It is also used by some paramilitary and law enforcement units.
