Chinese cars continue to grow in the Argentine market. In 2025, one of them already comfortably leads sales among midsize SUVs.
This is the Baic X55, a model positioned above several benchmarks, with a modern design, more technology, and a competitive price.
Baic X55, un modelo que se posiciona por encima de varios referentes
Why have Chinese cars grown so much in Argentina?
In the last two years, the Argentine automotive market has seen a strong entry of Chinese brands, thanks to:
The opening of imports
The elimination of tariffs for hybrid and electric vehicles from outside the region
The arrival of models that are already successful in other countries
Some, like Chery, arrived earlier, but the real boom occurred between 2023 and 2025. Today, there are already 19 automakers of that origin active in the country.
Baic X55: the SUV that took first place
The brand leading sales of Chinese origin is Baic, with 36% of the total. Its flagship model, the X55, is the best-selling SUV in the C segment.
Baic X55
It competes with heavyweights like Volkswagen Taos, Toyota Corolla Cross, Ford Territory, and Jeep Compass, but surpasses them in equipment and price.
Design and comfort of Baic X55
The X55 II arrived in the country in 2023 and was positioned as a coupé SUV, with futuristic lines and premium details.
Among the highlights of its design:
Front grille integrated with bumper
Elongated LED headlights
Hidden and inductive handles
Panoramic roof with automatic opening according to the weather
Diseño y confort del Baic X55
The interior surprises with an immersive design and LED ambient lighting, giving it a more modern and sophisticated touch.
Engine and safety technology
The Baic X55 is powered by a 1.5 turbo gasoline engine with 185 hp and 305 Nm of torque. It has a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.84 seconds.
In terms of safety, it includes:
8 airbags
Advanced level driving assistance
Adaptive and intelligent cruise control
Autonomous emergency braking
Autonomous parking
360° 3D camera
Baic X55 Plus: more space, more top-level
The X55 Plus version is the most equipped and largest of the best-selling SUV. It adds a quad exhaust design, better interior quality, and more space, ideal for families.
