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BAIC Launches in Israel with X55, X7, and B30 Models at Competitive Prices
Chinese automotive giant BAIC has officially launched in Israel, introducing three SUV models through its importer, Delahom Motors, also referred to as Delooms Motors. The state-owned manufacturer, which has partnerships with Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai, aims to establish a long-term presence in the Israeli market.
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What happened
- 01Chinese automaker BAIC has officially launched in Israel with three SUV models imported by Delahom Motors.
- 02The vehicle lineup includes the gasoline-powered X55 and X7, and the flagship hybrid B30.
- 03Prices for the new BAIC models range from 139,900 to 169,900 shekels before licensing fees.
- 04The flagship BAIC B30 is a 409-horsepower hybrid SUV featuring all-wheel drive and off-road driving modes.
- 05All BAIC models are offered with a 5-year or 150,000-kilometer warranty.
- 06The vehicles have European type approval but have not yet undergone Euro NCAP crash testing.
- 07Safety ratings for the new models from the Ministry of Transport range from 3 to 6 out of 8.
The lineup includes the compact BAIC X55, priced at 139,900 shekels, and the larger BAIC X7, priced at 149,900 shekels. Both of these front-wheel-drive crossovers are equipped with a 1.5-liter turbo-gasoline engine producing 154 horsepower. The flagship model is the BAIC B30, a hybrid all-wheel-drive SUV priced at 169,900 shekels, which features a 1.5-liter gasoline engine combined with two electric motors to produce 409 horsepower.
All three models come with a 5-year or 150,000-kilometer warranty. While the vehicles have European type approval, they have not yet undergone Euro NCAP crash testing, and their safety ratings from the Ministry of Transport range from 3 to 6 out of 8. BAIC enters a highly competitive and crowded Israeli market, with several other Chinese brands also scheduled to launch.
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