Beijing X5 Explained

Senova X55/Zhixing/Beijing X5
Manufacturer:Beijing (BAIC)
Production:2015–present
Model Years:2015–present
Class:Compact crossover SUV (C)
Body Style:5-door SUV
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

The Beijing X5 or previously the Senova X55 is a compact crossover SUV positioned under the Senova X65 compact CUV produced by BAIC under the Senova (Shenbao 绅宝) and later the Beijing brand.[1]

First generation (2015–2018)

Senova X55 I
Production:2015–2018
Model Years:2015–2018
Assembly:China
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Originally previewed by the Beijing Auto C51X SUV concept, the production version of the first generation Senova X55 debuted during the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show,[3] and was launched on to the China car market by the end of 2015.

The Senova X55 is powered by two Mitsubishi-sourced four-cylinder petrol engines. The engines offered are a 1.5-litre engine producing 113hp and 1470NaN0 mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 1.5-litre turbo engine producing 150hp mated to a six-speed manual gearbox or a CVT automatic gearbox. Prices starts from 76,800 yuan to 119,800 yuan.[4]

Second generation (2018–present)

Senova Zhixing
Aka:Beijing X5
Production:2017–present
Model Years:2018–present
Assembly:China
Wheelbase:26650NaN0[5]
Length:44800NaN0
Width:18090NaN0
Height:16800NaN0

The second generation Beijing Auto Senova X55 was unveiled on the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2017,[6] with the market launch in July 2018.

Unveiled in October 2018 with the Chinese name "Zhixing" (智行), the second generation Senova X55 also features the new "Offspace" design language which later becomes the design of Beijing branded vehicles.

The second generation Senova X55 is equipped with the same 1.5-litre turbo engine used in the first generation Senova X55, producing 1100NaN0 at 6,000 rpm and 2100NaN0 at 2,000−4,500 rpm.

The front suspension of the X55 is MacPherson-type independent suspension while the rear suspension is multi-link suspension.[7] [8]

As of 2020, the second generation model was later renamed to Beijing X5 after the launch of the revamped Beijing brand.[9]

BJEV EX5

The BJEV EX5 is a plug-in electric vehicle. It is the "NEV" version of the Senova X55 for the Chinese market which has a number of special incentives for NEVs. The BJEV EX5 was launched in the market January 2019.

The BJEV EC5 is equipped with a 2180NaN0 electric motor and a battery. The NEDC tested range is 415km (258miles).

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Spy Shots: Beijing Auto Senova X55 testing in China. Tycho de. Feijter. December 11, 2014. CarNewsChina.com.
  2. Web site: Michael Robinson . 2023-07-20 . linkedin.com.
  3. Web site: Beijing Auto Senova X55 hits the Shanghai Auto Show in China. W. E.. Ning. April 21, 2015. CarNewsChina.com.
  4. Web site: Beijing Auto Senova X55 unveiled on the Guangzhou Auto Show in China. W. E.. Ning. November 21, 2015. CarNewsChina.com.
  5. Web site: New Beijing Auto Senova X55 SUV Is Ready For China. W. E.. Ning. May 15, 2017. CarNewsChina.com.
  6. Web site: New Beijing Auto Senova X55 Hits The Shanghai Auto Show In China. Joey. Wang. April 21, 2017. CarNewsChina.com.
  7. Web site: 【图】售18.88万元起 北汽新能源EX5开启预售_汽车之家. www.autohome.com.cn.
  8. Web site: 【图】优化设计增强智能 实拍全新绅宝X55_汽车之家. www.autohome.com.cn.
  9. 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.