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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?
V23
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
X55 Plus
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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Spec
V23
X55 Plus
Model Introduced Year
2026
2024
Generation
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current V23 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
V23
X55 Plus
Length
4220 mm
4620 mm
Width
1915 mm
1886 mm
Height
1845 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2735 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
372 L rear seats up; 994 L with rear seats folded
350 l
Kerb Weight
1550–1850 kg
1480 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2085 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
V23
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
100 kW
138 kW
Maximum Torque
180 Nm
305 Nm
Combined Power
100 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
180 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
140 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
11 sec
7.7 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual, Slippery
Eco, Sport, Comfort, Smart
Rev Limiter
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
59.93 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
69.0 kWh
Not Applicable
Electric Range
360 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
≈9.1 h derived battery-capacity/6.6 kW; losses excluded
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
36 min (20-80%)
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
V23
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
V23
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
360 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
20 kWh/100 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
341 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
401 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
V23
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
AEB
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
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
Front Parking Sensors
-
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
V23
X55 Plus
Cruise Control
Cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Reverse camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Automatic highbeam control
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
Standard
Reverse Camera
Reverse camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
-
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Standard
Park Assist
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
V23
X55 Plus
Seat Material
Leather seats
Leather
Heated Seats
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Interior reading and ambient equipment as listed on sheet
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
V23
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
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
Wireless Charging
-
Not Available
Sunroof
-
Not Available
Spec
V23
X55 Plus
Infotainment System
15.4 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
7
4
USB Ports
2 USB Type-C front-row ports; 1 front-row USB on 2WD
Front USB, rear USB and Type-C charging
Infotainment Screen
15.4 in
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Touchscreen
15.4 in
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
10.25-inch LCD instrument screen
Spec
V23
X55 Plus
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Standard
Roof Rails
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
Electric Yellow, Metallic Grey, Scarlet Red, Krypton Grey, Polar White, Turquoise Blue
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional or derivative-dependent; no exact South African trim fitment established
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Standard
Spec
V23
X55 Plus
Terrain Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual, Slippery
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
V23
X55 Plus
Tyre Size
255/55 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
V23
X55 Plus
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut
MacPherson independent suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
V23
X55 Plus
CO2 Emissions
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
V23
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
V23
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
519900 ZAR
429900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current ex-showroom price
Starting Price
519900
429900
Starting Price Zar
519900
429900
Spec
V23
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 V23 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: V23 41 vs X55 Plus 62.
Efficiency index: V23 99 vs X55 Plus 53.
Safety-equipment index: V23 93 vs X55 Plus 88.
Practicality index: V23 60 vs X55 Plus 55.
Ownership-cover index: V23 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
V23 leads by 6 points
V23 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
V23
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
60/100
X55 Plus
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexiCAUR V23
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 65 pts for X55 Plus
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, V23 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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