Beijing X3
The Beijing X3 or previously the Senova X35 is a subcompact crossover positioned above the smaller Senova X25 Subcompact crossover produced by BAIC Motor under the Senova sub-brand and later the Beijing sub-brand.
| Senova X35/Zhida/Beijing X3 | |
|---|---|
 Senova X35 Zhida | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BAIC Motor |
| Production | 2016–present |
| Model years | 2016–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
First generation (2016-2018)
| Senova X35 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Senova |
| Also called | BAIC X35 |
| Production | 2016-2018 |
| Model years | 2016–2018 |
| Assembly | China Batna ,Algeria [1] (for local market) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| 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,[2] 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.[3] The Senova X35 is powered by a 1.5 liter petrol engine producing 116 hp and 148 nm 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.[4]
Second generation (2019–present)
| Senova X35 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Senova |
| Also called | Senova Zhida Beijing X3 |
| Production | 2019-present |
| Model years | 2019–present |
| Assembly | China |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| 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). Deapite being essentially an extensive facelift of the first generation X35, the Senova X35 Zhida was completely redesigned featuring the new "Offspace" design language.[5] The Senova X35 Zhida is powered by a 1.5 liter turbo engine producing 110 kW and 210 N-m mated to a CVT.[6]
As of 2020, the second generation model was later renamed to Beijing X3 after the launch of the revamped Beijing brand.[7]
References
- Batna, Algeria production of the Senova X35
- "Spy Shots: the Beijing Auto Senova X35 SUV is Ready for China".
- "This is the new Beijing Auto Senova X35 for China".
- "Spy Shots: Beijing Auto Senova X35 is Naked in China".
- "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？".
External links
Media related to Senova X35 at Wikimedia Commons