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Spec
Dashing
X55 Plus
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2024
Generation
Current local listing
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
Not listed by current South African source page.
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
Original current-generation version
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
Current
2024
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1580 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Dashing
X55 Plus
Length
4590 mm
4620 mm
Width
1900 mm
1886 mm
Height
1685 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
53 l
Boot/Cargo Space
977 l
350 l
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
1480 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1888 kg
1970 kg
Payload Capacity
308 kg
490 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1005 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
970 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
910 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Dashing
X55 Plus
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson independent suspension
Rear Suspension
Multiple link independent suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson independent suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Multiple link independent suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
Dashing
X55 Plus
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Air conditioning
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
40W
Not Available
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
977 l
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
AC Type
Not Available
Air conditioning
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.8
-
Spare Wheel
Non full-size
Space-saver spare wheel
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Dashing
X55 Plus
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
A156T2H
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
138 kW
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
305 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
180 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.7 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Sport, Comfort, Smart
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Dashing
X55 Plus
Gearbox
Automatic
7DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
6-Speed DCT
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
6-Speed DCT
Dual-clutch
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Spec
Dashing
X55 Plus
Claimed Mileage
12.8 km/l
12.99 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
14.7 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
53 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
12.8 km/l
12.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
57
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
Dashing
X55 Plus
Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Driver Passenger Airbags
Yes
-
Front Seat Side Airbags
Yes
-
Spec
Dashing
X55 Plus
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Dashing
X55 Plus
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Leather
Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
8 colours
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
6-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
6-way manual
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Leather
Spec
Dashing
X55 Plus
Infotainment System
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
BAIC DA head unit with radio, Bluetooth and smartphone connection
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
10.25-inch LCD instrument screen
USB Ports
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
Front USB, rear USB and Type-C charging
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Spec
Dashing
X55 Plus
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Electric Yellow, Metallic Grey, Scarlet Red, Krypton Grey, Polar White, Turquoise Blue
Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Headlight Type
Yes
Standard
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Dashing
X55 Plus
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
-
Spec
Dashing
X55 Plus
Tyre Size
235/55R19
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Non full-size
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
19
18-inch
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
-
Spare Tyre
Non full-size
Space-saver spare wheel
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric parking brake
Spec
Dashing
X55 Plus
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Dashing
X55 Plus
Service Plan
5-year/60,000 km service plan
5 Years / 60 000 km
Spec
Dashing
X55 Plus
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
429900 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
Current ex-showroom price
Starting Price
469900
429900
Starting Price Zar
469900
429900
Spec
Dashing
X55 Plus
Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Dashing 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: Dashing 45 vs X55 Plus 62.
Efficiency index: Dashing 50 vs X55 Plus 53.
Safety-equipment index: Dashing 91 vs X55 Plus 88.
Practicality index: Dashing 65 vs X55 Plus 55.
Ownership-cover index: Dashing 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
X55 Plus leads by 2 points
Dashing and X55 Plus are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
X55 Plus +17
Efficiency
X55 Plus +3
Safety
Dashing +3
Practicality
Dashing +10
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X55 Plus
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
55/100
Dashing
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBAIC X55 Plus
leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts
vs 63 pts for Dashing
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X55 Plus leads. However, Dashing may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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