[1] Originally previewed by the Beijing Auto C51X SUV concept, the production version of the first generation Senova X55 debuted during the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show,[4] and was launched on to the China car market by the end of 2015.

The engines offered are a 1.5-litre engine producing 113 horsepower (84 kW; 115 PS) and 147 N⋅m (108 lb⋅ft; 15 kg⋅m) mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 1.5-litre turbo engine producing 150 horsepower (112 kW; 152 PS) mated to a six-speed manual gearbox or a CVT automatic gearbox.

[6] Unveiled in October 2018 with the Chinese name "Zhixing" (智行), the second generation Senova X55 also features the new "Offspace" design language which later becomes the design of Beijing branded vehicles.

[citation needed] The BJEV EC5 is equipped with a 218-horsepower (163 kW; 221 PS) electric motor and a 61.8 kWh (222 MJ) battery.

The NEDC[clarification needed] tested range is 415 kilometres (258 mi).