The Beijing X5 or previously the Senova X55 is a compact crossover SUV positioned under the Senova X65 compact CUV produced by BAIC under the Senova (Shenbao 绅宝) and later the Beijing brand.

First generation (2015–2018)

Originally previewed by the Beijing Auto C51X SUV concept, the production version of the first generation Senova X55 debuted during the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show, and was launched on to the China car market by the end of 2015.

The Senova X55 is powered by two Mitsubishi-sourced four-cylinder petrol engines. The engines offered are a 1.5-litre engine producing 113hp (84kW; 115PS) and 147N⋅m (108lb⋅ft; 15kg⋅m) mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 1.5-litre turbo engine producing 150hp (112kW; 152PS) mated to a six-speed manual gearbox or a CVT automatic gearbox. Prices starts from 76,800 yuan to 119,800 yuan.

  • BAIC C51X Concept that previewed the first generation X55
  • Senova X55 front
  • Senova X55 rear

Second generation (2018–2025)

Senova X55 II (Zhixing) rear

The second generation Beijing Auto Senova X55 was unveiled on the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2017, with the market launch in July 2018.

Unveiled in October 2018 with the Chinese name "Zhixing" (智行), the second generation Senova X55 also features the new "Offspace" design language which later becomes the design of Beijing branded vehicles.

The second generation Senova X55 is equipped with the same 1.5-litre turbo engine used in the first generation Senova X55, producing 110kW (148hp; 150PS) at 6,000 rpm and 210N⋅m (155lb⋅ft; 21kg⋅m) at 2,000−4,500 rpm.

The front suspension of the X55 is MacPherson-type independent suspension while the rear suspension is multi-link suspension.

As of 2020, the second generation model was later renamed to Beijing X5 after the launch of the revamped Beijing brand.

BJEV EX5

The BJEV EX5 is a plug-in electric vehicle. It is the "NEV" version of the Senova X55 for the Chinese market which has a number of special incentives for NEVs. The BJEV EX5 was launched[clarification needed] in the market January 2019.[citation needed]

The BJEV EC5 is equipped with a 218hp (163kW; 221PS) electric motor and a 61.8kWh (222MJ) battery. The NEDC[clarification needed] tested range is 415km (258mi).

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