BAIC has announced the launch of its brand-new X55 compact SUV for the local market.
The model forms part of the latest generation of the Chinese automaker's BMFA (Beijing modular functional architecture) platform chassis that will serve as the base for future vehicle models.
Vice President of Sales and Marketing at BAIC South Africa, Mr Hugo HU says that the company has invested in developing intelligent cars under a new brand.
"We're bringing the best of breed in innovation, supported by Daimler’s technology who have been our main partner in China for years, operating Mercedes-Benz factories in Beijing through joint venture Beijing Benz Automotive."
The model benefits from a futuristic design like engine-style air vents, LED lights and hidden door handles, along with interior creature comforts like an aircraft-styled steering mechanism, 3D light effect textured ambient lighting and a CarbitLink infontainment system.
The model forms part of the latest generation of the Chinese automaker's BMFA (Beijing modular functional architecture) platform chassis that will serve as the base for future vehicle models.
Vice President of Sales and Marketing at BAIC South Africa, Mr Hugo HU says that the company has invested in developing intelligent cars under a new brand.
"We're bringing the best of breed in innovation, supported by Daimler’s technology who have been our main partner in China for years, operating Mercedes-Benz factories in Beijing through joint venture Beijing Benz Automotive."
The model benefits from a futuristic design like engine-style air vents, LED lights and hidden door handles, along with interior creature comforts like an aircraft-styled steering mechanism, 3D light effect textured ambient lighting and a CarbitLink infontainment system.
Power and performance
Under the bonnet is a turbocharge 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine with outputs of 130kW and 305Nm, mated to a with a dual-clutch transmission (DCT). That helps the SUV accelerate from 0-100km/h in 7.8-seconds and also has a fuel consumption figure of 7.2-litres/100km.
Safety features include:
- 6 airbags as standard on all the series of models
- Rear seat belt dash icon reminder
- ABS
- EBD EBA – emergency braking assist
- Electronic parking brake
- Hill hold control
- Hill descendent control
- Driver fatigue warning
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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