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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
X55 Plus
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
T1
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
X55 Plus
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
T1
X55 Plus
Model Introduced Year
2026
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
2026
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Five-door compact SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
3808 kg
-
Model Year
Current
2024
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1811 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
T1
X55 Plus
Length
4705 mm
4620 mm
Width
1967 mm
1886 mm
Height
1840 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
53 l
Boot/Cargo Space
574 l
350 l
Kerb Weight
1811 kg
1480 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2208 kg
1970 kg
Payload Capacity
375 kg
490 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 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
5.7 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1030 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
1010 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
930 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T1
X55 Plus
Front Track Width
1690 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1700 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson independent suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson independent suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link independent suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
T1
X55 Plus
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Air conditioning
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
50W
Not Available
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1455 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Air conditioning
Engine Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.0
-
Rear Seat Split
60/40
-
Remote Engine Start
Yes
-
Spare Wheel
145/80 R18 space saver
Space-saver spare wheel
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Roof Load
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
-
Towbar
Yes
-
Spec
T1
X55 Plus
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
Engine Code
SQRF4J20
A156T2H
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
80.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
98.12 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
138 kW
Maximum Torque
375 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
4WD
FWD
Transmission
7-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
T1
X55 Plus
Gearbox
Automatic
7DCT
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
FWD
LSD Available
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
7
Transmission Type
7DCT
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
4WD
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
7DCT
Dual-clutch
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
2WD
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
7
7
Spec
T1
X55 Plus
Claimed Mileage
11.1 km/l
12.99 km/l
City Mileage
9.1 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
10.4 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
53 l
Emission Standard
VI B
Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
11.1 km/l
12.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
70
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
T1
X55 Plus
Airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
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
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
T1
X55 Plus
Cruise Control
No
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
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
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
T1
X55 Plus
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Multi
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear AC Vents
Yes
-
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
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Leather
Spec
T1
X55 Plus
Infotainment System
15.6-inch infotainment system
BAIC DA head unit with radio, Bluetooth and smartphone connection
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
9 Sony Speakers
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
10.25-inch LCD instrument screen
USB Ports
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
Front USB, rear USB and Type-C charging
Infotainment Screen
15.6-inch
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Touchscreen
15.6-inch
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Spec
T1
X55 Plus
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
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
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
T1
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
Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Underbody Protection
Metal guard plate for front compartment
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
190 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
190 mm
-
Crawl Control
Yes
-
Spec
T1
X55 Plus
Tyre Size
235/60 R19
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
145/80 R18 space saver
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
19
18-inch
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
-
Spare Tyre
145/80 R18 space saver
Space-saver spare wheel
Electric Park Brake
Yes
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric parking brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Wheel Material
Alloy
-
Spec
T1
X55 Plus
CO2 Emissions
203 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Start Stop System
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
T1
X55 Plus
Service Plan
7-year/75,000 km service plan
5 Years / 60 000 km
Spec
T1
X55 Plus
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Price Zar
634900 ZAR
429900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
Current ex-showroom price
Starting Price
634900
429900
Starting Price Zar
634900
429900
Spec
T1
X55 Plus
Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This T1 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: T1 77 vs X55 Plus 62.
Efficiency index: T1 44 vs X55 Plus 53.
Safety-equipment index: T1 93 vs X55 Plus 88.
Practicality index: T1 67 vs X55 Plus 55.
Ownership-cover index: T1 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
T1 leads by 7 points
T1 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
T1
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
67/100
X55 Plus
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T1
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 65 pts for X55 Plus
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T1 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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