Beijing X3 Explained

Senova X35/Zhida/Beijing X3
Manufacturer:Beijing (BAIC)
Production:2016–present
Model Years:2016–present
Class:Subcompact crossover SUV

The Beijing X3 or previously the Senova X35 is a subcompact crossover positioned above the smaller Senova X25 Subcompact crossover produced by BAIC Motor under the Senova sub-brand and later the Beijing sub-brand.

First generation (2016-2018)

Senova X35
Aka:BAIC X35
Manufacturer:Senova
Assembly:China
Batna,Algeria
Layout:FF
Body Style:5-door hatchback
Production:2016–2018
Model Years:2016–2018
Engine:1.5 L A151 I4 (petrol)
Transmission:5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Wheelbase:25701NaN1
Length:43001NaN1
Width:18151NaN1
Height:16401NaN1
Class:Subcompact crossover SUV

Debuting on the 2016 Beijing Auto Show in China,[1] the pricing of the X35 was estimated to start around 70,000 yuan to 90,000 yuan, positioning the crossover under the compact Senova X55 CUV.[2] The Senova X35 is powered by a 1.5 liter petrol engine producing 116 hp and 148 nm powering the front wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox or a four-speed automatic gearbox. A 1.5 liter turbo engine mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox was added to the line-up later.[3]

Second generation (2019-present)

Beijing X3
Aka:Senova Zhida
Beijing X3
BAIC Beijing 3 (Poland)
Tigard X35 (Iran)
EVO 5 (Italy)
Cirelli 2 (Italy)
Manufacturer:Senova
Assembly:China
Iran: Golpayegan (Diar)
Layout:FF
Body Style:5-door hatchback
Production:2019–present
Model Years:2019–present
Engine:1.5 L A151 I4 (turbo petrol)
Transmission:6 speed manual
4 speed automatic
CVT
Wheelbase:25701NaN1
Length:43251NaN1
Width:18301NaN1
Height:16401NaN1
Class:Subcompact crossover SUV

The second generation Senova X35 was unveiled in April 2019 during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show with the Chinese name "Zhida" (智达). Despite being essentially an extensive facelift of the first generation X35, the Senova X35 Zhida was completely redesigned featuring the new "Offspace" design language.[4] The Senova X35 Zhida is powered by a 1.5 liter turbo engine producing 110 kW and 210 N-m mated to a CVT.[5]

As of 2020, the second generation model was later renamed to Beijing X3 after the launch of the revamped Beijing brand.[6]

References

  1. Web site: Spy Shots: the Beijing Auto Senova X35 SUV is Ready for China. 18 April 2016 .
  2. Web site: This is the new Beijing Auto Senova X35 for China. 22 April 2016 .
  3. Web site: Spy Shots: Beijing Auto Senova X35 is Naked in China. 8 March 2016 .
  4. Web site: 2019上海车展北汽智系列新车首发 绅宝智达.
  5. Web site: 上海车展实拍北汽绅宝智达 家族化设计/搭1.6T发动机.
  6. Web site: 宣布进入造车3.0时代,BEIJING汽车能否实现突围?. 2020-11-13. 2020-11-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20201113224427/https://www.businesstimeschina.com/articles-554406-20201015-w1172e1172t8414277127.htm. dead.