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BAIC Senova X55 II 1.5T (150 Hp) CVT
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BAIC Senova X55:
The Beijing Mofang , translated to Rubik's Cube in English sources, also known globally as the BAIC Beijing X55 or simply BAIC X55, is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Chinese automaker BAIC Group under the company's Beijing passenger car marque.
Codenamed "C52X" during its development, it was first teased on 10 November 2021 under the placeholder name "Beijing X6", with its official name was determined by a public voting campaign ran by BAIC. A pre-production prototype was unveiled at the 2021 Guangzhou International Motor Show, subsequently revealing Mofang as its official name. The full production model was revealed in April 2022. Sales were commenced in China on 28 July 2022. It is the first internal-combustion vehicle in the Chinese domestic market to use Huawei’s HarmonyOS....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
BAIC Senova X55 (II). With 210 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1431 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.5T (150 Hp) CVT Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Sharing the same 150 Hp 1.5T engine, this CVT variant delivers smooth and linear power delivery, prioritizing comfort and ease of driving over outright performance. It's well-suited for urban environments.
Fuel Economy
The CVT version has a slightly higher combined fuel consumption of 7.4 l/100 km compared to the manual, which is typical for this transmission type. It remains competitive for a compact SUV.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Competitive pricing and strong value proposition
- • Comfortable ride quality for daily commuting
- • Adequate engine power for urban and light highway use
- • Spacious interior for its class
Cons:
- • Performance is adequate but not engaging
- • Fuel economy, while reasonable, isn't class-leading
- • Limited brand recognition and resale value outside specific markets
- • Safety ratings are not widely available for international standards
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II BJEV EX5: January, 2019 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | BAIC |
| Model: | Senova X55 |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5T (150 Hp) CVT |
| Start of production: | September, 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 150 Hp @ 6000 rpm. [0hp less] |
| Power per litre: | 100.1 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 210 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1499 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5 l |
| Coolant: | 5.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.4 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | China 5 |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.5 kg/Hp, 104.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.8 kg/Nm, 146.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1431 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4480 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1837 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1680 mm mm [7mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2665 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | CVT |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 225/50 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 18 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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