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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
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X55 Plus
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Spec
C-HR
X55 Plus
Model Introduced Year
2023
2024
Generation
Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA
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.
Facelift History
All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023
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
2023
2024
Facelift Version Ending
2024
Current
Body Style
5-door Crossover SUV
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
2021
2024
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1500 kg
-
Vehicle Type
5-door Crossover SUV
SUV
Spec
C-HR
X55 Plus
Length
4390 mm
4620 mm
Width
1796 mm
1886 mm
Height
1550 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
53 l
Boot/Cargo Space
377 l
350 l
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1480 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1930 kg
1970 kg
Payload Capacity
430 kg
490 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
1 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
993 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
946 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1030 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
881 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C-HR
X55 Plus
Engine
2.0L Hybrid Petrol-Electric
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
A156T2H
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1987 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Hybrid Synergy Drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
134 kW
138 kW
Maximum Torque
190 Nm
305 Nm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
e-CVT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
180 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
7.7 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Sport, Comfort, Smart
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
X55 Plus
Gearbox
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
7DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Dual-clutch
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Spec
C-HR
X55 Plus
Claimed Mileage
19.2 km/l
12.99 km/l
City Mileage
17 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
21 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
53 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
19.2 km/l
12.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
43
53
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C-HR
X55 Plus
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C-HR
X55 Plus
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
X55 Plus
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Leather
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Rear Centre Armrest
-
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
6-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
6-way manual
Seat Trim
Yes
Leather
Spec
C-HR
X55 Plus
Climate Control
Dual-zone Automatic
Air conditioning
Power Windows
All Doors
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Dual-zone Automatic
Air conditioning
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Space-saver spare wheel
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone Automatic
Air conditioning
Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
18-inch
Sound System
8
4
Unlocking
Smart Key
Standard
Wireless Charger
Standard
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
X55 Plus
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
BAIC DA head unit with radio, Bluetooth and smartphone connection
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
4
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
10.25-inch LCD instrument screen
USB Ports
2
Front USB, rear USB and Type-C charging
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Audio Speakers
8
4
Infotainment Screen
10.1
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Touchscreen
10.1
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Spec
C-HR
X55 Plus
LED Headlamps
LED Matrix
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
LED
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
GR Sport Spoiler
-
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Electric Yellow, Metallic Grey, Scarlet Red, Krypton Grey, Polar White, Turquoise Blue
DRL
LED
Standard
Led Headlights
LED Matrix
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Standard
Headlamps
LED Matrix
Standard
Headlight Type
LED Matrix
Standard
Headlights
LED Matrix
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
X55 Plus
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
-
Spec
C-HR
X55 Plus
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
225/60 R18
Wheel Type
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
18-inch
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Diameter
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Yes
Electric parking brake
Wheels
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Spec
C-HR
X55 Plus
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson independent suspension
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Multi-link independent suspension
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson independent suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
C-HR
X55 Plus
Warranty Years
3
5 Years / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
5 Years / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
5 Years / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
5 Years / 150 000 km
Spec
C-HR
X55 Plus
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C-HR
X55 Plus
Real-world City Mileage Min
5.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
7
-
Spec
C-HR
X55 Plus
Service Plan
Yes
5 Years / 60 000 km
Spec
C-HR
X55 Plus
Ownership Role
Private and family
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Price Zar
499000 ZAR
429900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
Current ex-showroom price
Starting Price
499000
429900
Starting Price Zar
499000
429900
In depth: how these cars differ
This C-HR 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: C-HR 53 vs X55 Plus 62.
Efficiency index: C-HR 78 vs X55 Plus 53.
Safety-equipment index: C-HR 98 vs X55 Plus 88.
Practicality index: C-HR 57 vs X55 Plus 55.
Ownership-cover index: C-HR 43 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
C-HR leads by 2 points
C-HR and X55 Plus are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C-HR
Performance
53/100
Efficiency
78/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
57/100
Ownership
43/100
X55 Plus
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota C-HR
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 65 pts for X55 Plus
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C-HR 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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