On October 21, we learned from the official announcement of BAIC Off-Road, the newly launched mid-to-large SUV, Xingtan 5X, has officially started its pre-sale. It offers seven configurations and a price range of 139,900 to 184,900 RMB. The vehicle will offer both plug-in hybrid and pure electric powertrains, catering to different customer needs. For more detailed pre-sale prices and pre-sale benefits, please see the image below: Pre-sale Price for Xingtan 5X Model Pre-sale Price (RMB) 625km Standard Edition 139,900 625km Qiankun Smart Driving Edition 159,900 625km Qiankun Comfort Driving Edition 169,900 310km Two-Wheel Drive Edition 144,900 285km Four-Wheel Drive Edition 154,900 310km Two-Wheel Drive Qiankun Smart Driving Edition 164,900 285km Four-Wheel Drive Qiankun Smart Driving Edition 184,900 ● Key Features Electric version Petrol version In terms of exterior design, the new vehicle adopts a "soft and hard coexist" design concept to reconstruct the rectangular design language. The plug-in hybrid and pure electric versions both feature a closed front grille, complemented by distinctive headlamps, providing good recognizability. The petrol version adjusts the front grille, replacing it with a waterfall-style grille to cater to different aesthetic preferences. In terms of color options, it offers seven color choices: Misty Gray, Green Peak, Far Lake Blue, Orange Dawn, Silver Lake, Night Black, and White Snow. In terms of the body side, it adopts a traditional door handle design and features a straight roof line and roof rack, creating a good sense of depth and a prominent headroom in the cabin. In terms of the rear, it features a side-hinged door mechanism and a side-mounted storage box, paired with distinctive vertical tail lamps, enhancing its recognizability. In terms of intelligent driving assistance, it will be equipped with Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 Pro solution, featuring a solid-state LiDAR and integrated vision system in the cabin, with 27 sensors. 11 high-definition cameras capture road details; 1 solid-state LiDAR and 3 4D millimeter-wave radars handle nighttime, rainy, windy, and bright light conditions; 12 ultrasonic radars capture millimeter-level distance changes. The high-speed navigation assistance (NCA) is included in the standard NCA version, while the city navigation assistance (NCA) is available as a subscription. It supports rearward parking, departure parking, and remote parking; fatigue driving monitoring (DMS), car interior biological monitoring (OMS), and steering wheel disengagement monitoring. In terms of the interior, the new vehicle adopts a relatively straight center console, equipped with a full LCD instrument panel and a dual 15.6-inch central and rear-seat entertainment screen (higher trims use a Snapdragon 8295P chip). It features a single-spoke multifunctional steering wheel, providing a good sense of technology. Additionally, it features physical function control keys, a wireless charging panel, and dual cup holders, enhancing user convenience. In terms of other configurations, it features 23 speakers, four seats fully equipped with graphene heating, ventilated backrests and cushions, and eight-point massage, and an 8.2L cold and warm box, supporting temperature control from -6°C to 50°C. In terms of power, the pure electric version of the Beijing Xingtan 5X has a maximum power of 227kW and a battery capacity of 81.9kWh, with a CLTC range of 625km. The plug-in hybrid version is equipped with a 1.5T engine, offering single-motor and dual-motor models. The engine has a maximum power of 105kW, with single-motor maximum power of 200kW and dual-motor maximum power of 200kW (front and rear). The battery capacity is 50.4kWh, with a WLTC pure electric range of 232km. The petrol version features a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 187kW. In terms of off-road capabilities, the vehicle features a ground clearance of 228mm, a 26° approach angle, a 28° departure angle, a 23° longitudinal pass angle, and a claimed wading depth of 600mm. It supports 14 ATS all-terrain modes, an energy mid-lock plus a rear-axle jaw-type differential lock, a crawl mode and a tank-style U-turn (all standard on four-wheel-drive versions). Additionally, it features water depth indication, off-road information display, and adjustable-speed downhill control. In terms of expansion, the vehicle's roof luggage carrier can support a static load of 300kg, allowing for towing qualifications and towing ports (1.6 tons). ● Competing Models As a mid-to-large SUV, the Xingtan 5X from BAIC Off-Road targets the current popular urban commuting and light off-road camping track. Competing models in this segment include the Fangchengbao Ti 7, iCAR V27, and GAC Trumpchi Yue 7. Drawing on BAIC Off-Road's deep roots in the off-road segment, the new vehicle continues the classic hardbox outline while offering two exterior designs for different powertrains, catering to a wider range of aesthetic preferences and expanding its target user base. In terms of competition, the Ti 7 from Fangchengbao, which entered the market earlier and has a mature electrification and DiSus-C suspension system, is already the market benchmark in this niche, with stable user feedback and market recognition. Therefore, it is also the most direct and competitive competitor for the Xingtan 5X. These models compete in this segment with different positioning, making the choices for the 200,000 RMB mid-to-large SUV segment more finely segmented. ● Editor's Commentary Drawing on BAIC Off-Road's long-standing experience in the off-road sector, it deeply understands the diverse vehicle needs of today's family users, who wish to enjoy both urban comfort commuting and outdoor camping light off-road travel. In line with the development trends of the new energy mid-to-large SUV segment, the Xingtan 5X has successfully implemented off-road capabilities, high-end driving assistance, and new energy powertrains in a widespread manner. The vehicle is equipped with Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 Pro high-end driving solution, extending full-scenario navigation assistance to off-road non-paved roads, breaking the barrier of high-end driving assistance being exclusive to high-end models. It offers three powertrains: petrol, plug-in hybrid, and pure electric, with the petrol version providing stable and reliable off-road travel experiences for users accustomed to traditional powertrains and without charging conditions. The plug-in hybrid version balances long-range pure electric commuting and long-distance worry-free range, while the pure electric version focuses on low operating costs, balancing power performance, range, and economy. Additionally, the vehicle offers two exterior designs for different powertrains, catering to a wider range of aesthetic preferences and expanding its target user base. It also features a spacious family space, comprehensive all-terrain driving capabilities, and a strong core product competitiveness in terms of off-road capabilities, intelligent driving, power, and design space. In terms of pricing, the pre-sale price range is reasonable, with clear configuration gradients between different versions, forming a flexible competitive strategy. With the product foundation of a mid-to-large SUV, it has the confidence to directly compete with other popular light off-road models in this segment; at the same time, thanks to its affordable entry point, it can attract users from traditional SUVs and city electric SUVs, bringing professional off-road brand products to more ordinary families, achieving cross-layered dual breakout. After reading this product configuration and pre-sale pricing, how do you view the Xingtan 5X? Does the announced pre-sale price align with your expectations? Please share your views in the comments, discussing the product's market prospects. (Writer: Zhou Yi, Autohome).