BAIC Beijing X55 vs Haval Jolion vs Chery Tiggo 4 Pro: Which one has the lowest running costs?

It's the battle of the affordable Chinese crossovers as we determine whether the new Beijing X55 has lower running costs than two key rivals.

Sean Nurse

28 Dec 2022 · 07:23Buying a Car

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Crossovers are big business in South Africa, with affordable products from Chinese automakers entering the market and offering consumers more attainable products that are still loaded with features. The latest entrant comes from BAIC and is the Beijing X55, but how does it compare with the Haval Jolion and Chery Tiggo 4 Pro in terms of running costs?

The figures

	BAIC Beijing X55 1.5T Dynamic	Haval Jolion 1.5T Premium	Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5T Elite SE
Engine size	4-cyl, 1.5-litre turbo	4-cyl, 1.5-litre turbo	4-cyl, 1.5-litre turbo
Power/Torque	130 kW/305 Nm	105 kW/210 Nm	108 kW/210 Nm
Gearbox	7-speed dual-clutch auto	7-speed dual-clutch auto	CVT
Seats	5	5	5
Airbags	6	4	6
Driven wheels	Front	Front	Front
Load Capacity	350-litres	337-litres	340-litres
Fuel capacity	53-litres	57-litres	51-litres
Claimed consumption	7.2 L/100 km	7.5 L/100 km	6.8 L/100 km
CO2 emissions	Not provided	186 g/km	162 g/km
Service plan	Optional	5-year /60 000km	5-year/60 000km
Price	R394 900	R384 950	R399 900

Related: BAIC Beijing X55 (2023) first drive review

Comparing the trio

Purchase price

The models we have chosen for this comparison are competitors from a pricing and body-style perspective. Monthly instalments are calculated throughout 72 months with a 10% deposit and no balloon or residual. The interest rate is set at 11%.

BAIC Beijing X55 1.5T Dynamic

With the instalment parameters in place, the X55 will work out at R7 517 per month over 72 months.

Haval Jolion 1.5T Premium

With the instalment parameters in place, the Jolion will work out at R 7 316 per month over 72 months.

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5T Elite SE

With the instalment parameters in place, the Tiggo 4 Pro will work out at R7 612 per month over 72 months.

Fuel consumption

On paper, the Chery has the lowest claimed fuel consumption followed closely by the Beijing and then the Jolion. The real-world figures produced by the trio should be very similar but based on its lower kerb weight, the Chery should edge it, however, once we have tested the BAIC we will have a better idea.

Service plans

Both the Haval and Chery come with 5-year/60 000km service plans, however, the Beijing's service plan is an optional extra.

Verdict

Having looked at the data, in the first five years of ownership, we would be confident that the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro will have the lowest running costs of the three products being compared.

Written by Sean Nurse

With a lifelong passion for cars, bikes, and motorsport, Sean knew that attaining a degree in journalism would allow him to pursue his passion, which was to be a motoring journalist. After graduating in 2012, Sean was awarded a bursary from the SAGMJ which allowed him to work for a variety of motoring publications. This was a dream come true for Sean, and after a year of gaining vital industry experience, he was hired as a motoring journalist at a local newspaper and worked his way up to editor. In 2020, Sean joined the AutoTrader team and counts himself lucky to wake up and genuinely love what he does for a living.Read more