- The competition
- VW T-Cross 1.0TSI 75kW Comfortline
- Ford EcoSport 1.0T Active
- Hyundai Venue 1.0T Motion Auto
- Renault Duster 1.5dCi Zen Auto
- Suzuki Jimny 1.5 GLX AllGrip Auto
- Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5T Elite SE
- Mitsubishi ASX 2.0 ES Auto
- Kia Sonet 1.0T EX+
- Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 XS
- Mazda CX-3 2.0 Active Auto
The new BAIC Beijing X55 is now on offer in the country and its starting price of R394,900 has certainly gotten the public talking.
The X55 is an all-new crossover from BAIC’s Beijing sub-brand and is impressively specced for its bracket while boasting one of the more powerful engines, too.
Standard fitment for the most affordable Dynamic variant comprises artificial leather upholstery, dual-zone manual airconditioning, keyless entry and start, driver drowsiness warnings, cruise control, a reverse camera, rear parking sensors, auto brake hold, hill-start and descent assist, and two-tone 18-inch alloy wheels.
Each variant is also kitted with a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display and a 10.1-inch media screen that supports smartphone mirroring for both iOS and Android through the CarbitLink app.
Powering the Beijing is a 1.5-litre, turbocharged petrol motor producing 130kW and 305Nm, mated with a seven-speed, dual-clutch gearbox.
This allows the front-wheel-drive X55 to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 7.8 seconds while average fuel usage is pegged at 7.2l/100km.
The crossover then measures in at 4,620mm long, 1,886mm wide, and 1,680mm tall – providing a storage compartment of 350 litres.
The competition
The X55 is competitively priced in South Africa, but it also has to deal with tried-and-tested vehicles in the same price class which South Africans have come to know and love.
These competitors are shown below. Click on the underlined prices for more information.
VW T-Cross 1.0TSI 75kW Comfortline
- Starting price – R387,600
- Power – 70kW/175Nm
- Fuel economy – 4.8l/100km
- Storage space – 377 litres
Ford EcoSport 1.0T Active
- Starting price – R393,700
- Power – 92kW/170Nm
- Fuel economy – 6.3l/100km
- Storage space – 333 litres
Hyundai Venue 1.0T Motion Auto
- Starting price – R394,900
- Power – 88kW/172Nm
- Fuel economy – 6.9l/100km
- Storage space – 343 litres
Renault Duster 1.5dCi Zen Auto
- Starting price – R396,999
- Power – 80kW/250Nm
- Fuel economy – 4.8l/100km
- Storage space – 478 litres
Suzuki Jimny 1.5 GLX AllGrip Auto
- Starting price – R399,900
- Power – 75kW/130Nm
- Fuel economy – 6.8l/100km
- Storage space – 85 litres
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5T Elite SE
- Starting price – R399,900
- Power – 108kW/210Nm
- Fuel economy – 6.8l/100km
- Storage space – 340 litres
Mitsubishi ASX 2.0 ES Auto
- Starting price – R399,990
- Power – 110kW/197Nm
- Fuel economy – 7.9l/100km
- Storage space – 406 litres
Kia Sonet 1.0T EX+
- Starting price – R399,995
- Power – 88kW/172Nm
- Fuel economy – 6.0l/100km
- Storage space – 392 litres
Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 XS
- Starting price – R401,800
- Power – 103kW/172Nm
- Fuel economy – 6.8l/100km
- Storage space – 440 litres
Mazda CX-3 2.0 Active Auto
- Starting price – R406,600
- Power – 115kW/206Nm
- Fuel economy – 6.7l/100km
- Storage space – 264 litres
Keyword: Crossover competitors to the R400,000 BAIC Beijing X55