The BJ2022 0.5t light utility vehicle has been developed by Beijing Automobile Works (BAW) for command and liaison roles. The PLA issued the initial bid for a successor to its BJ2020S series vehicles in 1999, and BAW was chosen from ten contenders in 2002 as the contractor to develop the next generation light utility vehicle. BAW revealed its BJ2022 Brave Warrior design in 2005. Following a three-year trial by the PLA, the vehicle was approved for serial production in 2007. The first production variant rolled out in August 2007, and the delivery to the PLA commenced shortly after.