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BAIC UMHLANGA With Two Amazing Offers

BAIC UMHLANGA With Two Amazing Offers

Date: 2023-01-26
BAIC Umhlanga have burst onto the motoring scene in Umhlanga Ridge, with two fantastic models from the Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation. Backed by Alpine Motors, a welll known automotive brand with eleven branches in KZN, offering seven different brands and employing over 500 people.

Vice President of Sales and Marketing at BAIC South Africa, Mr Hugo HU says, ?We?re bringing the best of breed in innovation, supported by Daimler?s technology who have been our main partner in China for years, operating Mercedes-Benz factories in Beijing through joint venture Beijing Benz Automotive.?

The first offering is the BEIJING X55, a compact SUV with avant-garde styling, excellent power, advanced technology and the latest generation of the BAIC Group's BMFA (Beijing modular functional architecture) platform chassis, which will underpin future vehicle models and plug-in hybrid vehicle models.Excellent power is represented by a 1.5 turbo engine with a seven speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT), and 130KW ? 305NM.

Acceleration is a breeze at 7.8 second from 0-100km/h, and the X55 also offers multiple driving modes: eco, comfort, sports and smart. Fuel consumption per 100km is reported at 7,2 litres per 100km. The BEIJING X55 is available in three model variants, namely the Dynamic, Elite and Premium.

The second star offering from BAIC Umhlanga is the life changing B40 PLUS. The design of the B40 PLUS is bold and imposing. The styling echoes the confidence of the driver, with aggressive bumpers and wheel arches. The vehicle commands presence whether it?s on city streets or showcasing its prowess off-road.

The B40 PLUS is available in 2.0 litre Petrol Turbo or 2.0 litre Turbo Diesel. The petrol engine kicks out 160kW @ 5500 r/min while the diesel pushes out 110kW @ 4000 r/min and 350Nm of torque at 1800-2800 r/min. There are five model derivatives, the B40 2.0D PLUS in manual and automatic, B40 2.0D PLUS City Hunter, B40 2.0T PLUS A/T, B40 2.0T PLUS A/T City Hunter and the B40 2.0T PLUS Champion A/T.All B40 PLUS models are sold with a 5-year/120,000km warranty.

Competitive service plan options are available. Service intervals are 15,000km/12 months for both the Petrol and Diesel models.For the chance to test drive these amazing new models from BAIC Umhlanga call them on 087 007 1111 or visit https://www.baic-umhlanga.co.za