A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
X55 Plus has a modest catalogue-index lead, while XL6 remains close.
XL6 starts ZAR 72,000 cheaperX55 Plus from ZAR 429,900 · XL6 from ZAR 357,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
X55 Plus
XL6
Maximum Power
X55 Plus138 kW
XL677 kW
Maximum Torque
X55 Plus305 Nm
XL6138 Nm
Engine Size
X55 Plus1498 cc
XL61462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
X55 Plus12.99 km/l
XL616.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
X55 PlusNot Officially Disclosed
XL60 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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BAIC X55 Plus
Dynamic
Hagalu editorial rating
4.0/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
X55 Plus
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
XL6
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?
X55 Plus
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
XL6
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
X55 Plus
XL6
Model Introduced Year
2024
2026
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.
Current market generation
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.
Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since
2024
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door compact SUV
MPV
Model Year
2024
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Compact SUV
MPV
Vehicle Type
SUV
MPV
Spec
X55 Plus
XL6
Length
4620 mm
4445 mm
Width
1886 mm
1775 mm
Height
1680 mm
1755 mm
Wheelbase
2735 mm
2740 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
350 l
209 l
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
1275 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1970 kg
1810 kg
Payload Capacity
490 kg
535 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
6 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.2 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
950 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
900 mm
Spec
X55 Plus
XL6
Engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
A156T2H
K15B/K15C
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1462 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
73.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.0 mm
Maximum Power
138 kW
77 kW
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
138 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
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
200 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.7 sec
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Sport, Comfort, Smart
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
60.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
108.2 Nm/tonne
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
X55 Plus
XL6
Gearbox
7DCT
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
2WD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
4.3
Number of Gears
7
4
Transmission Type
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
4-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque converter / CVT
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
2WD
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 Officially Disclosed
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Gearbox Type
Dual-clutch
4-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transmission Speeds
7
4
Spec
X55 Plus
XL6
Claimed Mileage
12.99 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
16.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro 6 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Real-world Mileage
12.99 km/l
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
53
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
700
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
650 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
600 km
Spec
X55 Plus
XL6
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Not Applicable
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Applicable
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
No
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
No
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Spec
X55 Plus
XL6
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Applicable
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Spec
X55 Plus
XL6
Seat Material
Leather
Fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
No
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way manual
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way manual
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Leather
Fabric upholstery
Spec
X55 Plus
XL6
Climate Control
Air conditioning
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
No
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Applicable
AC Type
Air conditioning
Manual air conditioning
Spec
X55 Plus
XL6
Infotainment System
BAIC DA head unit with radio, Bluetooth and smartphone connection
Touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
4
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD instrument screen
Analogue instrument cluster with multi-information display
USB Ports
Front USB, rear USB and Type-C charging
USB-A / USB-C
Infotainment Screen
10.1-inch central touchscreen
7
Touchscreen
10.1-inch central touchscreen
7
Spec
X55 Plus
XL6
LED Headlamps
Standard
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
No
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Exterior Colour Options
Electric Yellow, Metallic Grey, Scarlet Red, Krypton Grey, Polar White, Turquoise Blue
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Headlights
Standard
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Spec
X55 Plus
XL6
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
X55 Plus
XL6
Tyre Size
225/60 R18
195/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
16
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Manual parking brake
Spec
X55 Plus
XL6
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Torsion beam
Spec
X55 Plus
XL6
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
145 g/km
Spec
X55 Plus
XL6
Service Plan
5 Years / 60 000 km
5 Years / 90000 km
Spec
X55 Plus
XL6
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Suzuki ownership programme
Price Zar
429900 ZAR
250000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Starting Price
429900
250000
Starting Price Zar
429900
250000
Spec
X55 Plus
XL6
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
5 Years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This X55 Plus and XL6 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: X55 Plus 62 vs XL6 34.
Efficiency index: X55 Plus 53 vs XL6 62.
Safety-equipment index: X55 Plus 88 vs XL6 67.
Practicality index: X55 Plus 55 vs XL6 45.
Ownership-cover index: X55 Plus not separately scored vs XL6 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
X55 Plus leads by 14 points
X55 Plus has a modest catalogue-index lead, while XL6 remains close.
Performance
X55 Plus +28
Efficiency
XL6 +9
Safety
X55 Plus +21
Practicality
X55 Plus +10
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X55 Plus
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
55/100
XL6
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
45/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBAIC X55 Plus
leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts
vs 51 pts for XL6
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X55 Plus leads. However, XL6 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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