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Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
X55 Plus
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
03T
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X55 Plus
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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Spec
03T
X55 Plus
Model Introduced Year
2026
2024
Generation
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current 03T generation.
Current upgraded X55 Plus generation for South Africa, mechanically based around BAIC's Magic Core 1.5T engine, DCT380 seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and front-wheel drive.
Body Style
SUV
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2024
Production Status
Published
active
Segment
Electric SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Facelift History
-
The original X55 arrived locally in 2022. BAIC launched the upgraded X55 Plus in August 2024 with revised exterior details, a full-black interior, updated wheel and exhaust treatment, and additional connectivity features.
Facelift Launched Since
-
2024
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Spec
03T
X55 Plus
Length
4433 mm
4620 mm
Width
1916 mm
1886 mm
Height
1741 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
165 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
53 l
Boot/Cargo Space
450 L rear seats up; 1,238 L with rear seats folded; 40 L rear storage box
350 l
Kerb Weight
1600–1950 kg
1480 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2173 kg
1970 kg
Payload Capacity
350–650 kg
490 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1020 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
990 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1060 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
970 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
03T
X55 Plus
Engine
Battery electric drive; no combustion engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
Engine Code
Not applicable — no combustion engine code
A156T2H
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
1498 cc
Cylinders
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
4
Cylinder Layout
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
135 kW
138 kW
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
305 Nm
Combined Power
135 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
220 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Electric traction motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Rear axle
Not Applicable
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
150 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
7.7 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Eco, Sport, Comfort, Smart
Rev Limiter
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
65.69 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.2 kWh
Not Applicable
Electric Range
431 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
≈10.0 h derived battery-capacity/6.6 kW; losses excluded
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Quarter Mile
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
-
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
X55 Plus
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
7DCT
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
FWD
Transfer Case
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
1
7
Transmission Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Clutch Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Electric shift gear
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
2WD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Dual-clutch
Low Range Ratio
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
Front-wheel drive
Transmission Speeds
1
7
LSD Available
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
03T
X55 Plus
Claimed Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
12.99 km/l
City Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
53 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not applicable — no combustion engine
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
12.99 km/l
Charging Type
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
53
Combined Driving Range
431 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
18.3 kWh/100 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
292 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
344 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
03T
X55 Plus
Airbags
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Front parking sensors
Not Available
AEB
Automatic emergency braking
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front pretensioner seat belts
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
03T
X55 Plus
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Lane keeping assistance
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Lane keeping assistance
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Blind-spot detection
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear parking sensors
Standard
Rear View Camera
Reverse camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
540° HD panoramic image
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Automatic emergency braking
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Automatic highbeam control
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear parking sensors
Standard
Reverse Camera
Reverse camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
540° HD panoramic image
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Blind-spot detection
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Forward collision warning
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
03T
X55 Plus
Seat Material
Leather seats
Leather
Heated Seats
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour ambient light
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather steering wheel
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Foldable second-row seats
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power adjustment
6-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power adjustment
6-way manual
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather
Spec
03T
X55 Plus
Climate Control
Power air conditioner
Air conditioning
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Standard
Push Button Start
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Standard
Wireless Charging
50 W wireless phone charging
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
Standard
AC Type
Power air conditioner
Air conditioning
Spec
03T
X55 Plus
Infotainment System
15.6 in touchscreen infotainment
BAIC DA head unit with radio, Bluetooth and smartphone connection
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
9.2 in LCD cluster
10.25-inch LCD instrument screen
USB Ports
1 USB Type-C plus 3 USB ports
Front USB, rear USB and Type-C charging
Infotainment Screen
15.6 in
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Touchscreen
15.6 in
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Spec
03T
X55 Plus
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Standard
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Standard
Roof Rails
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Carbon Crystal Black; Toronto Red; Starlight Silver; Cyan Grey; Khaki; White
Electric Yellow, Metallic Grey, Scarlet Red, Krypton Grey, Polar White, Turquoise Blue
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Not Available
Spec
03T
X55 Plus
Terrain Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
03T
X55 Plus
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc
Wheel Rim Size
19 in
18-inch
Spare Wheel Type
-
Space-saver spare wheel
Handbrake Type
-
Electric parking brake
Spec
03T
X55 Plus
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut
MacPherson independent suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
03T
X55 Plus
CO2 Emissions
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
03T
X55 Plus
Service Plan
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
5 Years / 60 000 km
Spec
03T
X55 Plus
Ownership Role
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Price Zar
639900 ZAR
429900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current ex-showroom price
Starting Price
639900
429900
Starting Price Zar
639900
429900
Spec
03T
X55 Plus
Warranty
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
5 Years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This 03T and X55 Plus comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: 03T 51 vs X55 Plus 62.
Efficiency index: 03T 99 vs X55 Plus 53.
Safety-equipment index: 03T 93 vs X55 Plus 88.
Practicality index: 03T 64 vs X55 Plus 55.
Ownership-cover index: 03T not separately scored vs X55 Plus not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
03T leads by 10 points
03T has a modest catalogue-index lead, while X55 Plus remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
03T
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
64/100
X55 Plus
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexiCAUR 03T
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 65 pts for X55 Plus
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 03T leads. However, X55 Plus may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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