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BAIC Senova D50 II 1.5T (150 Hp)
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BAIC Senova D50:
The Beijing U5 or previously the Senova D50 is a compact sedan produced by BAIC under the Senova brand and later the Beijing brand. The electric version is called the EU5, and was branded as the BJEV or BAIC EU5 before being rebadged as the Beijing EU5. The U5 and EU5 both received a facelift in 2021 and was renamed to U5 plus and EU5 Plus sold under the Beijing brand.
Originally unveiled as the Beijing Auto C50E, the first generation Senova D50 debuted on the 2014 Beijing Auto Show, and was launched on to the China car market in H2 2014. The C50E was planned to be sold under the Senova brand name with the original designation being D150. Prices of the D50 starts from 74,800 yuan to 119,800 yuan. The D50 is powered by a Mitsubishi-sourced 1. 5-litre petrol engine produced by Shenyang Mitsubishi with 163 hp and 225 N⋅m. The engine is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox or CVT....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
BAIC Senova D50 (II). With 210 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1281 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.5T (150 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides a noticeable boost in power and torque compared to the naturally aspirated variant, offering more confident acceleration and highway cruising.
Fuel Economy
With 5.9 l/100 km, it maintains good fuel efficiency despite the increased power, a slight trade-off for enhanced performance.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable pricing
- • Modern exterior design
- • Good fuel economy for naturally aspirated models
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Value for money
Cons:
- • Limited engine choices
- • CVT can impact driving dynamics
- • Unknown long-term reliability
- • Lack of advanced safety features (likely)
- • Brand recognition outside China
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: April, 2014 - November, 2017).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | BAIC |
| Model: | Senova D50 |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5T (150 Hp) |
| Start of production: | July, 2019 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 150 Hp Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 100.1 Hp/l [48mm more] |
| Torque: | 210 Nm |
| Engine displacement: | 1499 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | China VI |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.5 kg/Hp, 117.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.1 kg/Nm, 163.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1281 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4630 mm mm [48mm more] |
| Width: | 1820 mm mm [26mm more] |
| Height: | 1480 mm mm [6mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2670 mm mm [20mm more] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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