The BAIC Beijing X55 only recently hit local shores and so far has impressed with its futuristic styling and dynamic performance. The model that is offered in three variants is motivated by a 1.5-litre, turbocharged, 4-cylinder petrol engine producing 130 kW and 305 Nm of torque. The motor, which is coupled to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, sends the power to the front wheels and has a claimed 0-100 km/h sprint time of 7.8 seconds.
Considering that the model is quite new to the country as well as the global market, it means that so far not many accessories have become available from the Chinese automaker or third-party producers. As such, the items we have selected for this list are products readily available from most automotive-focused retailers and are not model-specific units but rather general practical solutions to common problems.
Related: BAIC Beijing X55 (2023) first drive review
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1. Paint protection film
Usually adding paint protection film or wrapping a vehicle is usually reserved for more opulent models. However, if you consider how much value is retained by a vehicle that has a perfectly intact paint finish and how more affordable it has become, it could even be a good option for your BAIC Beijing X55.
2. Car cover
If your Beijing X55 is not used too often over the weekends or even during the week, adding a car cover could keep it clean and protect the paint as well as the seats from UV exposure that could either fade the colour pigments or dry out the surface, which could result in cracking. A car cover should also keep your car cleaner as less dust will have the opportunity to settle.
3. Seat covers
Many people think that seat covers are only needed if you have children or pets that could either soil or scratch the seats. While indeed it would be a smart choice to have seat covers in those situations, adding seat covers to your car will protect against scuffing the seats getting in and out of the vehicle and will help protect the seats from UV rays that can cause the material to dry out, crack or even fade.
4. Boot organiser
A boot organizer is a simple yet useful item to have in the car. The particular example from the link provided is able to collapse to allow larger items to fit easily into the boot. However, when erected, it allows the owner to place loose items into different dividers which prevent the items from sliding around the luggage compartment during transit and or bumping into each other.
5. Jump Starter Power Bank
Many companies have allowed employees to work from home, which means that your vehicle is not driven very often. Because of this, you might find that your battery has completely drained from the immobiliser and your car refuses to start. Instead of asking a friendly neighbour or a good samaritan to help you jump-start your vehicle using their own car. Having a jump starter power bank means that you could potentially start your car on your own accord. This is particularly useful if you are in a very remote area with few people around that can assist you. The unit is also very compact and can easily be kept in the vehicle for that emergency.
