2024 BAIC X55
2024 BAIC X55
Est. monthly payment:
R 7,178 p/m
Eastern Cape
The 2024 BAIC X55 Plus Elite offers a stylish and reliable used SUV option for South African buyers seeking affordability without compromising quality. With only 21,000 km on the clock, this vehicle presents an excellent opportunity to buy a modern, well-maintained model at a competitive price.
Powered by a 1.5T petrol engine producing 185 Hp, it features a smooth dual-clutch transmission for effortless driving. Its fuel efficiency of 7.18 L/100km makes it practical for daily commutes and long trips. The SUV comfortably seats five passengers across five doors, offering ample space for families and adventurers alike.
Located in Aberdeen, Eastern Cape, this BAIC X55 Plus Elite is available for test drives and competitive finance deals. Whether you’re searching for a new or used vehicle, compare prices and explore the best offers in South Africa. Visit today to experience this affordable, versatile SUV firsthand.
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BAIC X55
You can’t talk compact SUVs in South Africa without bumping into the BAIC X55, especially if you’re shopping where the Haval Jolion and Chery Tiggo 4 Pro already crowd the road. The X55 rolls in from China with a single 1.5-litre turbo petrol across the range, mixing it up with either a regular auto or a dual-clutch ‘box. Scan the classifieds and you’ll spot 19 active listings, from R319,500 up to a punchy R509,900, but only one’s actually new—so if you’re buying, you’re almost certainly looking at a used example. Median asking price? A digestible R369,900, which puts it right in the sweet spot for buyers who want the kit but don’t want to see R500k flash before their eyes. Trim-wise, the Plus Premium dominates the listings, sitting from R359,900 right up to that R509,900 ceiling, while the Plus Elite offers a broader price band between R319,500 and R429,900. Those two entry-level 1.5T Elite A/Ts at R319,500 and R359,900 are where the X55’s value case really kicks in. Most are 2023 to 2026 models, averaging under 40,000 km—so you’re basically getting a near-new set of wheels without the anxiety of that first-year depreciation hit. The X55 won’t outshine the Jolion or Tiggo 4 Pro for resale confidence or aftersales sprawl, but if you’re chasing spec-per-rand, especially on the higher trims, you’d be silly to ignore it—on paper at least.
BAIC
BAIC’s presence in South Africa is, frankly, more of a curious footnote than a market force. Most local buyers only stumble across the name when scrolling for SUVs under R400k, not because they’ve actually set out to find a BAIC. The numbers back that up: 22 active listings, almost all used, with prices from R319,500 to R639,999 and a median just above R374,200. That puts BAIC squarely in the same hunting ground as Haval and Chery, but here’s the rub — 21 of those cars are used, only one is new. Franchised retail? Almost invisible. That shifts the equation entirely, because if you’re buying a secondhand BAIC, suddenly things like dealer support and spares start to matter a lot more, especially once the warranty is half-spent or gone. The X55 makes up the bulk of what’s out there — 19 of 22 listings, all petrol, all SUV, running from R319,500 to R509,900. On paper at least, it’s pitched directly at the Haval Jolion and Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, but BAIC doesn’t have their local traction or resale confidence yet. The B40, the only other model in sight, is a bigger SUV aiming ambitiously at R639,999 — a tough ask for a badge buyers barely know. No diesels, no hybrids, no hatchbacks. Just petrol SUVs, and almost nothing else. But if you pack smart and need space on a budget, the X55’s cabin size for R350k used is hard to ignore.
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