BAIC has launched the Xingtan 5X in China. It’s a five-seat SUV, sold as an EV or a plug-in hybrid, and some versions get Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 5 Pro driver assistance. Xingtan is a new brand from BAIC’s Beijing Off-road division, and the 5X is its first model.
Its boxy shape has been compared with the Land Rover Defender. BAIC is selling it as a family car for the city and for weekend trips.
There are three EV versions and four plug-in hybrids, priced from 129,900 to 174,900 yuan (RM79k to RM106k). For a limited time, a 3,000 yuan trade-in subsidy brings them down to 126,900 to 171,900 yuan (RM77k to RM104k). Owners of any brand of car can claim it.
The official prices are 10,000 yuan (RM6,050) lower than the pre-sale prices BAIC announced on October 21. Deliveries began in 16 cities a day after the launch.
