Beijing X5

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Senova X55/Zhixing/Beijing X5
Senova Zhixing 01 China 2019-03-14.jpg
Senova X55 Zhixing
Overview
ManufacturerBAIC Motor
Production2015–present
Model years2015–present
Body and chassis
Classcompact CUV

The Beijing X5 or previously the Senova X55 is a compact CUV 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
Senova X55 China 2016-04-13.jpg
Overview
Production2015–2018
Model years2015–2018
AssemblyChina
Body and chassis
ClassCompact CUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedHuansu S5
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L A151 I4 (petrol)
1.5 L 4A91 I4 (turbo petrol)
Transmission6-speed manual[2]
5-speed manual
CVT automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,650 mm (104 in)
Length4,405 mm (173 in)
Width1,809 mm (71 in)
Height1,685 mm (66 in)

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 liter engine producing 113hp and 147nm mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 1.5 liter 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]


  • BAIC C51X Concept that previewed the first generation X55

  • Senova X55 front

  • Senova X55 rear

Second Generation (2018–present)[]

Senova Zhixing
Senova Zhixing 02 China 2019-03-14.jpg
Overview
Also calledBeijing X5
Production2017–present
Model years2018–present
AssemblyChina
Body and chassis
ClassCompact CUV
Body style5-door station wagon
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L 4A91 I4 (turbo petrol)
Transmission6 speed manual
CVT automatic[5]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,665 mm (105 in)[6]
Length4,480 mm (176 in)[6]
Width1,809 mm (71 in)[6]
Height1,680 mm (66 in)[6]
Senova X55 II (Zhixing) rear

The second generation Beijing Auto Senova X55 was unveiled on the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2017,[7] with the market launch in July 2018.[5]

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 liter turbo engine used in the first generation Senova X55, producing 110 kW (150 Ps)/6000rpm and 210 N-m/ 2000-4500rpm.

The front suspension of the X55 is MacPherson-type independent suspension while the rear suspension is multi-link suspension. [8][9]

As of 2020, the second generation model was later renamed to Beijing X5 after the launch of the revamped Beijing brand.[10]

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[clarification needed] in the market January 2019.[citation needed]

The BJEV EC5 is equipped with a 218 horsepower (160kW) electric motor and a 61.8kWh battery. The NEDC[clarification needed] tested range is 415 kilometers.[8]

  • BJEV EX5 01 China 2019-03-29.jpg
  • BJEV EX5 02 China 2019-03-29.jpg

References[]

  1. ^ Feijter, Tycho de (December 11, 2014). "Spy Shots: Beijing Auto Senova X55 testing in China". CarNewsChina.com.
  2. ^ Feijter, Tycho de (April 19, 2015). "Beijing Auto Senova X55 SUV is Naked in Shanghai". CarNewsChina.com.
  3. ^ Ning, W. E. (April 21, 2015). "Beijing Auto Senova X55 hits the Shanghai Auto Show in China". CarNewsChina.com.
  4. ^ Ning, W. E. (November 21, 2015). "Beijing Auto Senova X55 unveiled on the Guangzhou Auto Show in China". CarNewsChina.com.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b Feijter, Tycho de (July 24, 2018). "This Is The New Beijing Auto Senova X55 SUV For China". CarNewsChina.com.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Ning, W. E. (May 15, 2017). "New Beijing Auto Senova X55 SUV Is Ready For China". CarNewsChina.com.
  7. ^ Wang, Joey (April 21, 2017). "New Beijing Auto Senova X55 Hits The Shanghai Auto Show In China". CarNewsChina.com.
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b "【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.
  9. ^ "【图】优化设计增强智能 实拍全新绅宝X55_汽车之家". www.autohome.com.cn.
  10. ^ "宣布进入造车3.0时代，BEIJING汽车能否实现突围？".

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