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.

Beijing X3
Beijing X3
Overview
Manufacturer	BAIC Motor
Production	2016–present
Model years	2016–present
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact crossover SUV

First generation (2016)

Senova X35
Overview
Also called	BAIC X35
Production	2016–2018
Model years	2016–2018
Assembly	Beijing, 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)

Senova X35 rear

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)

Beijing X3
Overview
Also called	Senova Zhida Beijing X3 BAIC Beijing 3 (Poland) Tigard X35 (Iran) EVO 5 (Italy) Cirelli 2 (Italy)
Production	2019–present
Model years	2019–present
Assembly	China Iran: Golpayegan (Diar)
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). Despite 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]

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  Senova X35 Zhida front
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  Senova X35 Zhida rear
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  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.^[7]

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  Beijing X3 front
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  Beijing X3 rear