Beijing X3
| Beijing X3 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BAIC Motor |
| Production | 2016–present |
| Model years | 2017–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact SUV |
| Body style | 5-door crossover SUV |
The Beijing X3 (Chinese: 北京X3) or previously the Senova X35 (Chinese: 绅宝X35) is a subcompact SUV positioned above the smaller Senova X25 produced by BAIC Motor under the Senova sub-brand and later the Beijing sub-brand.
First generation (2016)
| Senova X35 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Also called | BAIC X35 |
| Production | 2016–2018 |
| Model years | 2017–2019 |
| Assembly | Zhuzhou, China Batna, Algeria |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | FF |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L A151 I4 (petrol) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm (101.2 in) |
| Length | 4,300 mm (169.3 in) |
| Width | 1,815 mm (71.5 in) |
| Height | 1,640 mm (64.6 in) |
Debuting on the 2016 Beijing Auto Show in China, the pricing of the X35 was estimated to start around 70,000 yuan to 90,000 yuan, positioning the crossover under the compact Senova X55 CUV. The Senova X35 is powered by a 1.5 liter petrol engine producing 87 kW (116 hp) and 148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft) of torque powering the front wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox or a four-speed automatic gearbox. A 1.5 liter turbo engine mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox was added to the line-up later.
Second generation (2019)
| Beijing X3 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Also called | Senova X35 Zhida Beijing X3 BAIC Beijing 3 (Poland) Tigard X35 (Iran) EVO 5 (Italy) Cirelli 2 (Italy) |
| Production |
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| Model years | 2020–present |
| Assembly | Zhuzhou, China Golpayegan, Iran (Diar) Kaliningrad, Russia (Avtotor) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | FF |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L A151 I4 (turbo petrol) |
| Transmission | 6 speed manual 4 speed automatic CVT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm (101.2 in) |
| Length | 4,325 mm (170.3 in) |
| Width | 1,830 mm (72.0 in) |
| Height | 1,640 mm (64.6 in) |
The second generation Senova X35 was unveiled in April 2019 during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show with the Chinese name "Zhida" (智达). Despite being essentially an extensive facelift of the first generation X35, the Senova X35 Zhida was completely redesigned featuring the new "Offspace" design language. The Senova X35 Zhida is powered by a 1.5 liter turbo engine producing 110 kW (148 hp) and 210 N⋅m (150 lb⋅ft) of torque mated to a CVT.
Senova X35 Zhida
Rear view
The EVO 5, sold in Italy by DR Automobiles.
As of 2020, the second generation model was later renamed to Beijing X3 after the launch of the revamped Beijing brand.
Beijing X3
Rear view
Sales
| Year | China |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,231 |
| 2024 | 5 |
References
- ↑ "Baic Industrie Internationale Algérie inaugure son usine à Batna" [Baic Industrie Internationale Algérie inaugurates its factory in Batna]. dzairauto.com (in French). 22 December 2018. Archived from the original on 1 October 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2026.
- ↑ Wang, Joey (18 April 2016). "Spy Shots: the Beijing Auto Senova X35 SUV is Ready for China". CarNewsChina.com.
- ↑ de Feijter, Tycho (22 April 2016). "This is the new Beijing Auto Senova X35 for China". CarNewsChina.com.
- ↑ Wang, Joey (8 March 2016). "Spy Shots: Beijing Auto Senova X35 is Naked in China". CarNewsChina.com.
- ↑ "2019上海车展北汽智系列新车首发 绅宝智达".
- ↑ "上海车展实拍北汽绅宝智达 家族化设计/搭1.6T发动机".
- ↑ "宣布进入造车3.0时代，BEIJING汽车能否实现突围？". Archived from the original on 2020-11-13. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
- ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2023年北京汽车终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
- ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2024年北京汽车终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
External links
Media related to Senova X35 at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
