The BAIC Beijing X55, a new kid on the block with future plans to manufacture in South Africa. Does the car come in automatic though?
The BAIC Beijing X55 is a flagship SUV for the South African market and the vehicle will be manufactured in South Africa in the near future. I had the vehicle on test and you can read the review here.
The BAIC Beijing X55 comes equipped with a 1.5l turbocharged 4-cylinder pushing out 130 kW and 305 Nm of torque. My colleague Chad Lückhoff also had a go with the X55. The SUV also comes equipped with drive modes to play around with. You’ll propel yourself from 0-100kmh in 7.8s while also returning a claimed fuel consumption figure of 7.2l /100km. The Beijing X55 isn’t a slouch by SUV standards. However, what transmission options do you have?
Great! But does the Beijing X55 come in Automatic?
Yes indeed, in fact, the BAIC Beijing X55 only comes in automatic across the range. The automatic transmission available is a dual-clutch transmission. From this reviewer’s experience driving the vehicle, the gearbox is programmed well and is fairly smooth in action. You have the option of slotting the transmission into manual mode and you change gears using the shifter. If you’re now decided on a Beijing X55, you can search AutoTrader or the latest used and new offerings. While you’re at it, try out our obligation-free Instant Offer tool if you want to sell your car quick and easy.
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