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TEST REVIEW BAIC

BEIJING X55 from BAIC

T his was a major scoop for @MotorMatters – when we were handed the keys for the VERY the fact that every comment regarding the

first full test of the X55, even before the official launch in SA.
looks was very positive.
After the highly impressive media
BAIC has been operating in China since 1957 and is one of the largest motor
manufacturers in that country. In SA, BAIC arrived in 2016 and established a local manufacturing preview drive, we were able to take the
and assembly plant in Gqeberha, so the brand is not totally unknown here. From this perspective, top spec Level 3 model for a full test period
calling the new vehicle Beijing by BAIC helps, instead of it appearing to be an unfamiliar and to try out and experience just some of the
obscure brand in SA. plethora of features that have been included
It’s great fun driving a car that’s unusual. It was noticed wherever we parked it, with a in BAIC’s latest models – especially in the top
constant stream of people stopping to look and asking “What is it?” if I was nearby. I took note of of the range model.

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