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Mahindra S4 Refrigeration vs BAIC X55 Plus: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
X55 Plus starts ZAR 27,249 cheaperS4 Refrigeration from ZAR 457,149 · X55 Plus from ZAR 429,900
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Specification
S4 Refrigeration
X55 Plus
Maximum Power
S4 Refrigeration103 kW @ 3750 rpm
X55 Plus138 kW
Maximum Torque
S4 Refrigeration320 Nm
X55 Plus305 Nm
Engine Size
S4 Refrigeration2179 cc
X55 Plus1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
S4 Refrigeration13 km/l
X55 Plus12.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
S4 Refrigeration210 mm
X55 PlusNot Officially Disclosed
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Spec
S4 Refrigeration
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
Van
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
Current
2024
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Van
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1955-2055 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X55 Plus
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
53 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
1970 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Length
-
4620 mm
Width
-
1886 mm
Height
-
1680 mm
Wheelbase
-
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
160 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
-
350 l
Kerb Weight
-
1480 kg
Payload Capacity
-
490 kg
Towing Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X55 Plus
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson independent suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
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
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Air conditioning
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.7
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X55 Plus
Engine
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
A156T2H
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2179 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
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
138 kW
Maximum Torque
320 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
Not Officially Disclosed
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
S4 Refrigeration
X55 Plus
Gearbox
Manual
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
Not Applicable
7
Transmission Type
Manual
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
Manual
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
Not Applicable
7
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X55 Plus
Claimed Mileage
13 km/l
12.99 km/l
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
15.1 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
53 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
13 km/l
12.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
80
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
S4 Refrigeration
X55 Plus
Airbags
Driver and passenger airbags
6
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
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
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X55 Plus
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
6-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way manual
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Leather
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X55 Plus
Infotainment System
Not Available
BAIC DA head unit with radio, Bluetooth and smartphone connection
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
10.25-inch LCD instrument screen
USB Ports
Not Available
Front USB, rear USB and Type-C charging
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Touchscreen
Not Available
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X55 Plus
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
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
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
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
Not Applicable
-
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
-
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X55 Plus
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric parking brake
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X55 Plus
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X55 Plus
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X55 Plus
Service Plan
5 years / 90 000 km
5 Years / 60 000 km
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X55 Plus
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Price Zar
500749 ZAR
429900 ZAR
Pricing Role
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Current ex-showroom price
Starting Price
457149
429900
Starting Price Zar
457149
429900
In depth: how these cars differ
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