BAIC Group has officially launched the Xingtan 5X in China, the first model in a new-energy vehicle lineup from its Beijing Off-road brand. The boxy mid-to-large SUV went on sale on Thursday, November 12, 2026, with seven variants split between battery-electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains, and prices starting at 126,900 yuan — roughly $18,890 — under a limited-time offer.
The Xingtan 5X arrives in one of the most crowded corners of the Chinese car market: large, rugged-looking family SUVs with new-energy powertrains. BAIC is pitching it as a value play, undercutting several established rivals on price while offering a long electric range, 800-volt fast charging and Huawei driver assistance on selected variants.
Key Takeaways
- Launch date: The BAIC Xingtan 5X launched in China on November 12, 2026, as the first model in Beijing Off-road’s new Xingtan NEV lineup.
- Price: Guide prices run from 129,900 to 174,900 yuan, with limited-time prices of 126,900 to 171,900 yuan (from about $18,890).
- BEV version: A single 227 kW (304 hp) rear motor, an 81.9 kWh battery, 625 km of CLTC range and 30–80% fast charging in 14.5 minutes.
- PHEV version: A 1.5-litre turbocharged engine with a 50.4 kWh battery, giving up to 310 km of electric-only range in two-wheel-drive form.
- Driver assistance: Selected variants get Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 5 Pro system, with a solid-state LiDAR sensor and 27 sensors in total.
- Demand: Pre-sales that began on October 21 had already brought in 30,208 cumulative orders in 23 days before launch.
Seven Variants, Two Powertrains
The Xingtan 5X comes in seven variants: three battery-electric models and four plug-in hybrids. Guide prices span 129,900 to 174,900 yuan, while limited-time launch prices bring the range down to 126,900 to 171,900 yuan. All prices are for the Chinese market and quoted in yuan.
The lineup is built around a single body: a five-seat SUV that measures 4,865 mm long, 2,000 mm wide and 1,910 mm tall, riding on a 2,875 mm wheelbase. That makes it a mid-to-large five-seater rather than a three-row model.
BEV: 625 KM of Range and 14.5-Minute Fast Charging
The battery-electric Xingtan 5X uses a single rear-mounted motor producing 227 kW, or 304 hp, driving the rear wheels. Its 81.9 kWh battery is rated at 625 km of range on the CLTC cycle, the Chinese test standard that typically returns higher figures than the WLTP cycle used in Europe.
Charging is one of the BEV’s stronger cards. It runs on an 800-volt platform, and BAIC says DC fast charging takes the battery from 30% to 80% in 14.5 minutes. That should make it practical for longer trips despite its affordable positioning.
PHEV: Up to 310 KM on Electric Power Alone
The plug-in hybrid versions pair a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a 50.4 kWh battery. The two-wheel-drive PHEV offers 310 km of electric-only range, while the four-wheel-drive version manages 285 km on battery power alone. On the four-wheel-drive model, the combined motor output reaches 536 hp.
Those electric-only figures are unusually long for a plug-in hybrid. Most PHEVs on sale today offer somewhere between 80 and 150 km of electric range, so a 310 km figure means many owners could drive for days — or even weeks — without the petrol engine starting at all, as long as they charge regularly. BAIC has not published a combined range figure.
Huawei Driver Assistance on Selected Variants
Selected variants of the Xingtan 5X come with Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 5 Pro driver assistance system. The setup uses a solid-state LiDAR sensor mounted behind the windshield, along with 27 sensors in total, to support assisted driving functions.
The driver-assistance versions are priced from 146,900 yuan for the battery-electric model and 151,900 yuan for the plug-in hybrid, under the limited-time pricing. That keeps the Huawei-equipped models in the middle of the range rather than at the top of the price list.
A Crowded Segment With Familiar Rivals
The Xingtan 5X enters a segment where Chinese buyers already have strong options. Its most direct rivals include the BYD Fang Cheng Bao Tai 7 and the Chery iCar V27, both boxy, off-road-styled SUVs with new-energy powertrains and similar family-friendly positioning.
At a starting point of about $18,890, the Xingtan 5X undercuts much of the competition, and the BEV’s 625 km CLTC range is respectable for the money. The question is whether buyers will pick a new nameplate from Beijing Off-road over better-known rivals with larger dealer networks and stronger brand recognition.
Strong Pre-Sales Before Launch
Early demand looks encouraging. Pre-sales for the Xingtan 5X began on October 21, and BAIC recorded 30,208 cumulative orders over the 23 days before launch. Pre-sale orders are not completed sales, though, and the real test will be how many convert into deliveries.
The launch also marks a strategic shift for Beijing Off-road, a brand previously known mainly for rugged petrol-powered SUVs. The Xingtan lineup is its dedicated new-energy range, and the 5X is the opening model. More Xingtan models are expected to follow, although BAIC has not announced what comes next.
China-Only for Now
For now, the Xingtan 5X is a China-only model. BAIC has not announced any export or global launch plans, so buyers outside China will have to wait — and may never see this particular SUV in their market. That is a familiar pattern for Chinese new-energy launches, which often spend a year or more at home before any overseas version appears.
Even so, the Xingtan 5X is worth watching. Its combination of a sub-$19,000 starting price, 625 km of range, fast 800-volt charging and Huawei driver assistance shows how quickly the value end of the Chinese EV market is moving — and how much pressure that puts on every other brand selling family SUVs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the BAIC Xingtan 5X cost?
Guide prices run from 129,900 to 174,900 yuan, with limited-time launch prices of 126,900 to 171,900 yuan. The starting price works out to roughly $18,890, though all prices are for the Chinese market and quoted in yuan.
What is the range of the BAIC Xingtan 5X?
The battery-electric version offers up to 625 km of range on the CLTC cycle, the Chinese test standard, from its 81.9 kWh battery. The plug-in hybrid offers up to 310 km of electric-only range in two-wheel-drive form, or 285 km with four-wheel drive.
How fast does the BAIC Xingtan 5X charge?
The battery-electric Xingtan 5X uses an 800-volt platform and can DC fast-charge from 30% to 80% in 14.5 minutes, according to BAIC.
Does the BAIC Xingtan 5X have Huawei driver assistance?
Selected variants come with Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 5 Pro driver assistance system, which uses a solid-state LiDAR sensor behind the windshield and 27 sensors in total. Variants with the system start at limited-time prices of 146,900 yuan for the BEV and 151,900 yuan for the PHEV.
Is the BAIC Xingtan 5X available outside China?
No. The Xingtan 5X is a China-only launch for now, and BAIC has not announced any global or export plans for the model.
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Sources: CnEVPost (Nov 12, 2026) and PKRevenue (Nov 12, 2026). Prices are in yuan for the Chinese market; range figures use China’s CLTC test cycle.
