BAIC has opened pre-sales for the 5X, the first model from its new Xingtan brand, according to Chinese automotive outlet Gasgoo. The SUV is offered in both plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery-electric (BEV) versions across seven trims, with pre-sale prices ranging from 139,900 yuan to 184,900 yuan (about $19,700 to $26,000). These are Chinese guide prices before taxes and incentives.
The Xingtan 5X PHEV line-up includes four trims. A two-wheel-drive version with a claimed 310 km range is priced at 144,900 yuan (about $20,400), while a four-wheel-drive variant with a claimed 285 km range costs 154,900 yuan (about $21,800). Two trims equipped with Huawei's Qiankun ADAS system carry higher prices: the 310 km two-wheel-drive version at 164,900 yuan (about $23,200) and the 285 km four-wheel-drive version at 184,900 yuan (about $26,000).
BEV versions and Huawei ADAS
On the pure-electric side, the 5X is available in three trims. The standard version, with a claimed 625 km range, is priced at 139,900 yuan (about $19,700). Two trims with Huawei's Qiankun ADAS system follow: the 625 km Qiankun ADAS version at 159,900 yuan (about $22,500) and the 625 km Qiankun ADAS comfort version at 169,900 yuan (about $23,900).
Huawei's Qiankun ADAS is the Chinese tech giant's advanced driver assistance system, which includes features such as urban navigation on assisted driving (urban NOA) in supported cities. Its inclusion in the 5X marks an expansion of Huawei's automotive software into BAIC's new brand.
The Xingtan brand is a fresh addition to BAIC's portfolio, which also includes the Arcfox and Beijing-branded electric vehicles. The 5X is positioned as a mid-size SUV competing in China's crowded new-energy vehicle segment, where price competition has intensified over the past year.
Market context
BAIC has been restructuring its electric vehicle operations, and the Xingtan brand appears aimed at broadening its appeal beyond the premium Arcfox line. The 5X's dual powertrain strategy - offering both PHEV and BEV versions - reflects a common approach among Chinese automakers seeking to capture buyers who are not yet ready to commit to a pure electric vehicle.
The claimed ranges for the PHEV versions are based on China's CLTC testing standard, which is generally 15-20 percent more optimistic than the WLTP cycle used in Europe. A WLTP estimate for the 310 km CLTC version would be roughly 250-265 km (est.), while the 285 km CLTC figure would translate to about 230-245 km (est.). The BEV's 625 km CLTC range would equate to roughly 500-530 km on the WLTP cycle (est.).
Pre-sales have opened ahead of an official launch, which typically follows within one to two months in China's fast-moving market. The final prices at launch are often slightly lower than pre-sale figures as automakers adjust to competitive pressure.