2022 BAIC Beijing X55 1.5L 7DCT - POV first drive impressions - A reason to be scared!
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- čas přidán 31. 07. 2024
- Link to walkaround video: • 2022 BAIC Beijing X55 ...
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All variants of the vehicle are currently offered with one petrol engine. A 1.5L turbocharged engine that punches out 130kw/305nm (rumored to be the same one you find in the W205 C class SHHH you did not hear it from me). We were lucky enough to be invited to its launch and test drive.
The service plan (5 years/60 000km) is separately purchased at R16 800. However, it is free for all customers who buy X55 before the end of 2022.
The warranty is standard at 5 years/150 000km with an additional 2-year warranty for the drivetrain.
Pricing is as follows:
Dynamic - R394 900
Elite - R424 900
Premium - 454 900
Time Stamps
00:00 - Quick walkaround
01:22 - Let's drive
02:48 - Who is BAIC in SA?
04:01 - How does it make you feel?
07:37 - How does it drive?
11:53 - The engine and its rumors
15:52 - The issue with the lower spec
16:42 - One of the biggest issues I have
17:37 - Fuel consumption
18:34 - Reasonably priced
19:44 - Overall experience
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I test drove it last month and I was taken, have my set on it. I will be buying it end of July. I can't wait.
I love the engine in here👌🏾. God bless you and the car to have many happy kilometres🙂
The car looks very good and quiet. I like that the route was very long for a launch drive which is atleast enough to give a meaningful insight of a vehicle, so very good from Baic...thanks for the POV and good luck as always 🙏
Yeah, this is one of the best routes in Gauteng surely! The car actually is well packaged, South Africans need to look into this one and consider it. Thanks a lot Demtumza, much appreciated🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙂
You’ve got me excited about this car bro , thanks for the review 🔥🔥🔥
It really is more exciting than I thought it would be bro, we will see how it holds up in the market but it's a good package🙌🏽🙂
I drive on that road everyday. I saw one in the flash today. It looks awesome 👌.
It really does look great. It does give you that "something new" to the eye on the road
Another great content🔥
Tshepo... Great to hear that! Thank you so much👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾🙂
Very good looking, well priced and well specced with a nice powerful engine. However, it does NOT have any form of navigation and does NOT support android auto or Apple carplay. This is an absolute deal-breaker for me.
That app they use is a little off, it mirrors the phone just as is in portrait mode, it looks like an afterthought, I guess the America-China tech war affected some negotiations here, remember this is government-owned in Beijing.
@@sebuwam I have to agree, not having apple play is a deal breaker
@@blessingm917 Yeah, hope they will sort it out soon
There is an App which shows your cell phone screen on the screen on the dashboard
I knew you won't disappoint. 👊🏾😁 Seems like it's a good alternative to its other Chinese counterparts. Makes me wonder though if it'll be wise to go for this one or to wait and see if Baic will bring the Beijing X7 this side too like Haval did with the H6 and Chery with the 8 and 7 Pro.
Thanks a lot Neo, glad you are here😉🙂👏🏾🤜🏾
By the look of things, they are here to stay, there is a real possibility that they will be increasing their catalogue. Currently they are mum on any other future models🤔
Ya, the Chinese are not coming, they’ve arrived a long time ago.
I cannot stop thinking my next cars will be a Chinese one. The other makers cannot compare on price for what you get.
I have a Chinese car already, been 3 years now with no issues. They are killing on price vs value🤞🏾
Loved the review thank you😍😍😍🤙🤙✊
I want all ur reviews to be like this all the time 😍😍😍😍💃💃💃💃💃💃💃🤞🤙🤙🤙
😅😅😅🙂... Thank you so much Duncan. It mostly depends on how long I have the car for, the set up in which I am reviewing it from. I always try to do this if I had a car for a longer period, luckily I managed to shoot on this one which is usually difficult to do. I really appreciate you and the warm words though!🙂🙂🙂
can't wait 4 the VW taigo review!
@@duncantsolo3273 Yoh! VW has been difficult to get shame. From manufacture to dealerships. I will keep trying though🤞🏾
@@sebuwam thank you for trying 4 us may God bless you my brother
@@duncantsolo3273 🙏🏾🙂
About the sound insulation, someone has also noted that the corolla xi base and the xs, xr feel different in terms of that. So suspect that on the base models they really strip out more than just features but also maybe sound insulation material 🤔
True, lower spec variants tend to feel cheap sometimes, even with some luxury brands, such as base spec C180 Merc. I hope it does not compromise on safety as well. I think Ncap is usually done on all models which would give us some comfort in that area. 🤔
🎉🎉sebuwa m loving the video , can’t wait for the in depth review where they leave you us and the car , what do you think the monthly instalments will look like I saw a reviewer from SA saying somehow like 9k a month which sounds ridiculous if the car is 460k
Thank you so much Ndumiso. Will be waiting for it🙌🏽
They are right top spec is R455K, if you get it at 10.5% prime it will be R9.8K over 5 years and R8.5K over 6 years. That's if you took it with no balloon and deposit. It also excludes insurance.
@@sebuwam ohh ok now I understand thank you for clarifying
@@Ndumiso356 👍🏾
My Mann 🙏🏾👌🏽
This product is really good. I’m still shocked there no panoramic roof and I’m sure they could have slotted it in pricing.
I’m very pedantic when it comes to reliability and a car with mainly screens and no buttons is going to be problem for sure and it’s not going to be a cheap fix ..
I like the idea of the service plan being stripped out of the cost and charged separate but personally I would never want to take my new car anywhere expect to the manufacturer who makes it😮
The X55 is in any case a new offering you telling me all our RMI approved service centres already know the vehicle?😮😅 highly unlikely…
I’m just thinking though when you tell people what you drive - “oh I drive a Beijing X55”😂😮 seems like a aero plane name🤣🫣😀
Good looking car though..
If I won the lotto would keep one in the yard😅 or use it to be Chauffeured 😊
😅😅😅... The aeroplane part kills me. We will get used go the name with time I guess. It has actually has panoramic sunroof, the mid and top spec come standard with a sunroof. Looking at the fact that it's a new car (brand aside) I'll always be worried as well if I have to work on the screen with everything especially on a few first batches. Amazing analysis there by whether there are people who would know the mechanics of this vehicle but there are "Merc" rumours😅😅😅. I honestly liked what they put together here! Thanks a lot brother, appreciate your presence🙂
subbed for how you say vehicle lol
Thank you! 🙂! Glad that got you to be part of the fam!
I swear I'm deaf, only heard it after reading the comment, now I can't unhear it😅
For the front occupants, are there cup holders? Where do I put my coffee? Do the doors have water bottle holders?
There is a cup holder on the centre console in front and yes on the side you have bins for holding bottles. Check this walkaround for more details: czcams.com/video/NwrBGONN42g/video.html
comparing it with chery and havel which one will you recommend
Depends on which Chery and Haval. This has a better engine performance compared to Tiggo 7 Pro and Jolion. In all other areas I find those cars to be much better and if I had to choose I'd take the Tiggo 7 Pro
Will drive in one day but really, Haval, Cherry Tiggo stays top..
Mmmh! In many ways I agree but the drive in here felt a little above🤔
Will these Chinese brands be good for long term ownership?
Still testing one😅. Haval H2, almost four years now with no mechanical issues so far. Will see how long it goes!
So many people criticize these Chinese brands. Imagine Chinese in another decade. For one they will dominate EV and PHEV sales here. I have no regrets buying a SUV from a competitor Chinese brand.
It's gonna be too 🔥, what I saw yesterday at Festival of Motoring is something else. They are coming in hard🔥🔥🔥
I drive pass that plant a lot..
Yeah, used to work that side and drive past there as well.
Don't like the Tesla type interior I guess it's personal preference. The Haval H6 or even Cherry seems like better Chinese options.
I hear you, too simplistic and some are not fans of it.
its a merc gearbox not engine
Mmmh! We learn everyday. Thanks for this🙂
Lateral kia sportage
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Sounds like it's heavy on fuel
Between 8-10L but the performance is adequate for that
@@sebuwam What do you think about the resale value in over a year?
@@monoto8272 I think it will mostly be driven by demand, currently not sure how its doing on sales
I heard the performance is very bad on high ways
Honestly if there is one thing I don't have an issue with, is the performance. It's adequate🤔
Ve hikel?
I am not English though🙆🏾♂️
@@sebuwam 😆😆 I know. I'm pulling your leg... nice review.
@@Craig1959M quite a number of people heckled me for it. I am a fast learner though😅
Pity there is no climate control which means you'll be constantly fidling with the screen (as you can see in the video) trying to get the temps right, which in my opinion is very dangerous, this should have been standard, also only rear camera, yes i know, shocking, nowadays cars in this bracket should have cameras all around.
I hear you Rene, the spec level could be better in those areas especially for a Chinese vehicle, they have spoiled us a lot lately. We now know they can give us the tech for way less cost compared to many rivals. This should have gotten that as well. The aircon is actually frustrating to operate yoh! I guess owners will get used to it but it's a mini mission!
Vee - hee - kil. Not vee - hi - kil
First additional language English here, will keep practicising😉🙂❤️
Thanks for pointing it out, no offense, I know english isn't your first language but it sound very funny when pronounced the way you do😂
i'm sorry but any car have dct gear is worthless
Not sure why is that?🤔
@@sebuwam dct are famous with snatching when complete stop then drive in traffic jam & snatching when gear down then gear up suddenly. those snatching happening because there is no TC (torque converter). those snatching causing clutch, oil & engine\transmission rubber mounts consumed fast. it also raise transmission temperature with light warning in traffic jam. buying a car that snatch is unpleasant driving & disappointing
@@don.timeless4993 Funny after asking you this earlier I saw a tiktok explaing why DSG gearbox is the worst and the costs of fixing anything there are a mess. I hear you, now I understand🙌🏽