Beijing U5#EU5

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Senova D50 I

| image = Senova D50 01 China 2015-04-06.jpg

| aka = Beijing Auto C50E
BJEV EU400
BJEV EU260

| production = 2013–2017

| model_years = 2014–2017

| assembly = China

| designer = Mike Robinson at Bertone

| class = Compact car (C)

| body_style = 4-door sedan

| platform = M-trix (Based on the Saab 9-3 platform){{Cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2014/05/20/beijing-auto-shenbao-to-launch-two-new-sedans-suv-and-an-mpv/|title=Beijing Auto Shenbao to launch two new sedans, SUV, and an MPV|first=Tycho de|last=Feijter|date=May 20, 2014|website=CarNewsChina.com}}

| related =

| layout = Transverse front-engine, front-wheel-drive

| engine = 1.5 L A151 I4 (petrol)
1.5 L 4A91 I4 (turbo petrol)

| transmission = 5-speed manual
CVT automatic

| wheelbase = {{cvt|2650|mm|in|1}}

| length = {{cvt|4582|mm|in|1}}

| width = {{cvt|1794|mm|in|1}}

| height = {{cvt|1486|mm|in|1}}

| weight =

| sp = us

}}

Originally unveiled as the Beijing Auto C50E, the first generation Senova D50 debuted on the 2014 Beijing Auto Show, and was launched on to the China car market in H2 2014. The C50E was planned to be sold under the Senova brand name with the original designation being D150. Prices of the D50 starts from 74,800 yuan to 119,800 yuan. The D50 is powered by a Mitsubishi-sourced 1.5-litre petrol engine produced by Shenyang Mitsubishi with {{convert|163|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|225|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}}. The engine is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox or CVT.{{Cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2014/03/03/spy-shots-beijing-auto-c50e-is-completely-naked-in-china/|title=Spy Shots: Beijing Auto C50E is completely Naked in China|first=W. E.|last=Ning|date=March 3, 2014|website=CarNewsChina.com}}

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|File:2015 BAIC Senova D50, front 8.9.18.jpg|Senova D50 front

|File:2015 BAIC Senova D50, rear 8.9.18.jpg|Senova D50 rear

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Originally the Beijing Auto Senova EV300, the electric car based on the Beijing Auto Senova D50 sedan was later renamed to EU under the BJEV brand. Beijing Auto previewed an EV300 concept on the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show, with a new and more aerodynamic front DRG compared to the D50 that it was based on. The Senova EV300 is powered by an electric motor producing {{convert|136|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|240|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}} of torque, the electric range is about {{convert|200|km|mi}} with initial pricing before green-car subsidies by central and local governments to start around 200,000 yuan. The EU260 EV debuted on the 2015 Guangzhou Auto Show in China.{{Cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2015/11/20/beijing-auto-senova-eu260-ev-debuts-on-the-guangzhou-auto-show-in-china/|title=Beijing Auto Senova EU260 EV debuts on the Guangzhou Auto Show in China|first=Joey|last=Wang|date=November 20, 2015|website=CarNewsChina.com}} After the rebranding, the EU260 is manufactured by BAIC BJEV, a subsidiary of the Beijing Auto Industry Corporation (BAIC) that makes electric cars.{{Cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2016/06/12/eye-to-eye-with-the-beijing-auto-eu260-in-china/|title=Eye To Eye With The Beijing Auto EU260 EV In China|first=Tycho de|last=Feijter|date=June 12, 2016|website=CarNewsChina.com}} The EU series includes two different trim levels with different electric range including the BJEV EU400 and BJEV EU260 with the BJEV EU400 discontinued after the second generation D50 was launched.{{Cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2015/05/04/spy-shots-beijing-auto-senova-ev300-for-the-chinese-car-market/|title=Spy Shots: Beijing Auto Senova EV300 for the Chinese car market|first=W. E.|last=Ning|date=May 4, 2015|website=CarNewsChina.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.bjev.com.cn/models/detile.htm?oid=4&name=eu260|title=北汽新能源EU5|website=www.bjev.com.cn}}

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|File:BJEV EU260 001.jpg|BJEV EU260 front

|File:BJEV EU260 002.jpg|BJEV EU260 rear

|File:Jinhaihezhong taxi in Beijing.jpg|BJEV EU300 taxi (blue and yellow)

|File:BD07259 at Yongdingmen (20200909150459).jpg|BJEV EU300 taxi (red and yellow)

|File:BD18971 at Yongdingmen (20200916134605).jpg|BJEV EU300 taxi (white and yellow)

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{{Infobox automobile

| name = Senova D50 II/ Beijing U5/ Beijing U5 Plus

| image = Senova D50 II IMG001.jpg

| aka = Beijing U5
BJEV/Beijing EU5 (electric version)
Beijing U5 Plus
BAIC U5 Plus

| production = 2017–present

| model_years = 2018–present

| assembly = China

| designer =

| class = Compact car (C)

| body_style = 4-door sedan

| platform =

| related = Changhe A6

| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

| engine = 1.5 L A151 I4 (petrol)

| transmission = 5-speed manual
CVT automatic

| wheelbase = {{convert|2670|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4630|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1820|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1480|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}

| weight =

| sp =

}}

The second generation Beijing Auto Senova D50 was unveiled on the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2017,{{Cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2017/04/21/new-beijing-auto-senova-d50-unveiled-shanghai-auto-show/|title=New Beijing Auto Senova D50 Unveiled On The Shanghai Auto Show|first=Tycho de|last=Feijter|date=April 21, 2017|website=CarNewsChina.com}} with the initial market launch planned to be in June 2017.{{Cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2017/05/12/beijing-auto-senova-d50-ready-china/|title=The New Beijing Auto Senova D50 Is Almost Ready For China|first=Tycho de|last=Feijter|date=May 12, 2017|website=CarNewsChina.com}} However, the launch of the second generation Beijing Auto Senova D50 for the Chinese car market was later postponed to be on November 8{{Cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2017/10/25/new-beijing-auto-senova-d50-will-hit-chinese-car-market-november/|title=New Beijing Auto Senova D50 Will Hit The Chinese Car Market In November|first=Tycho de|last=Feijter|date=October 25, 2017|website=CarNewsChina.com}} with prices ranging from 67,900 yuan to 96,900 yuan.{{Cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2017/08/08/new-beijing-auto-senova-d50-sedan/|title=This Is The New Beijing Auto Senova D50 Sedan|first=Tycho de|last=Feijter|date=August 8, 2017|website=CarNewsChina.com}} Power of the second generation D50 comes from a 1.5-litre inline-four petrol engine producing {{convert|116|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|147|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}} mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox or a CVT automatic gearbox.{{Cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2017/11/09/beijing-auto-senova-d50-launched-chinese-car-market/|title=Beijing Auto Senova D50 Launched On The Chinese Car Market|first=Tycho de|last=Feijter|date=November 9, 2017|website=CarNewsChina.com}} A 1.5-litre inline-four turbo petrol engine producing {{convert|150|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|210|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}} was added later.{{Cite web|url=https://www.chinapev.com/specs/2019-baic-senova-d50-technical-specs/|title=2019 BAIC SENOVA D50 Technical Specs|website=chinapev|date=March 29, 2019 }}

As of 2020, the second generation model was later renamed to Beijing U5 after the launch of the revamped Beijing brand.{{cite web|url=https://www.businesstimeschina.com/articles-554406-20201015-w1172e1172t8414277127.htm|title=宣布进入造车3.0时代，BEIJING汽车能否实现突围？|access-date=November 13, 2020|archive-date=November 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113224427/https://www.businesstimeschina.com/articles-554406-20201015-w1172e1172t8414277127.htm|url-status=dead}}

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|File:2018 BAIC Senova D50 (2nd Gen), front 8.11.18.jpg|Senova D50 II

|File:2018 BAIC Senova D50 (2nd Gen), rear 8.8.18.jpg|Senova D50 II rear

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The U5 received a facelift for the 2021 model year called the U5 Plus. The Beijing U5 Plus debuted during the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show featuring slightly revised front and completely redesigned rear. The interior is equipped with a 7-inch display on the center console and a 12.3 inch high resolution dashboard display.{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/advice/202104/1142206.html#p1|title=内外焕新 车展实拍BEIJING U5 PLUS P1}}

The power of the U5 Plus is a 1.5-litre engine producing {{convert|116|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|148|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}} or a 1.5-litre turbo engine producing {{convert|150|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|210|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}}. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual transmission, a 6-speed manual transmission, and CVT gearbox.{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/advice/202104/1142206.html#p34|title=内外焕新 车展实拍BEIJING U5 PLUS P34}}

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|File:Beijing U5 Plus 003.jpg|Beijing U5 Plus

|File:Beijing U5 Plus 002.jpg|Beijing U5 Plus rear

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Same as the first generation Beijing Auto Senova D50 sedan, the second generation D50 also spawned an electric version manufactured and sold under the BJEV brand. The electric version of the second generation D50 was also sold under the EU series, and this time it was sold alongside the first-generation-D50-based EU260 as the EU5 replacing the also first-generation-D50-based EU400.{{cite web|url=http://www.bjev.com.cn/models/detile.htm?oid=18&name=eu5|title=Beijing Auto BJEV EU5}}

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|File:2018 BJEV EU5 (front).jpg|BJEV EU5 front

|File:2018 BJEV EU5 (rear).jpg|BJEV EU5 rear

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As of 2020, following the rebranding of the Beijing brand, the BJEV EU5 was rebadged with the Beijing brand while the name remains unchanged, fitting into U-themed sedan range as an electric variant of the Beijing U5 sedan. The Beijing EU5 is offered in 8 trim levels with 3 different range variants of {{convert|416|km|mi|abbr=on}}, {{convert|460|km|mi|abbr=on}}, and {{convert|501|km|mi|abbr=on}}. Prices ranges from 132,900 yuan to 161,900 yuan.{{cite web|url=https://www.chinapev.com/specs/2020-baic-beijing-eu5-ev-technical-specs/|title=2020 BAIC Beijing EU5 (EV) Technical Specs|date=March 29, 2019 }} The EU5 is powered by a single electric motor good for 218 PS (215 hp /160 kW) and 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) of torque. The rebadged EU5 also serves as one of Beijing's taxicab vehicles, the other being the EU300 of the previous generation U5. The EU300 taxi replaced the aging Hyundai Elantra taxi in 2016 and the Beijing EU5 arrived in 2021 respectively completing Beijing's taxi fleet. These taxicabs were added in favour of more electric vehicles on Beijing roads which included buses, motorcycles, and scooters.{{cite web|url=https://www.alamy.com/file-the-baic-bjev-taxis-are-parked-in-a-charging-station-in-beijing-china-29-october-2016-beijing-plans-to-have-around-20000-electric-taxis-image329548229.html|title=The BAIC BJEV taxis are parked in a charging station in Beijing, China, 29 October 2016. Beijing plans to have around 20,000 electric taxis}}

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|File:Beijing EU5 003.jpg|Beijing EU5 front

|File:Beijing EU5 004.jpg|Beijing EU5 rear

|Beijing EU5 Taxi IMG001.jpg|Beijing EU5 taxi (blue and yellow)

|Beijing EU5 Taxi IMG003.jpg|Beijing EU5 taxi (green and yellow)

|Beijing Beijing EU5.jpg|Beijing EU5 taxi (red and yellow)

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The all-electric Beijing EU5 received a facelift that debuted during the 2021 Auto Shanghai under a new name called the EU5 Plus. The facelift sports a charging port that now resides in a front fender instead of the front fascia. Further design tweaks are in line with the U5 Plus petrol-powered version facelift, which are in the areas of the trunk lid, slimmer taillights, and C-shaped headlights with rounded details. The EU5 Plus cabin features two touchscreens, redesigned seats, restyled steering wheel, air deflectors, and HVAC.{{cite web|url=https://www.formacar.com/en/news/view/34547.html|title=Beijing EU5 EV becomes EU5 Plus after facelift}}

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|File:Beijing EU5 Plus 008.jpg|Beijing EU5 Plus front

|File:Beijing EU5 Plus 005.jpg|Beijing EU5 Plus rear

|File:Beijing EU5 Plus facelift 02 China 2023-03-28.jpg|Beijing EU5 Plus (2023 facelift)

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• [http://www.baicgroup.com.cn/products BAIC Official site] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210418151758/http://www.baicgroup.com.cn/products |date=April 18, 2021 }}
• [http://allnewd50.senova.com.cn/#index Official Senova D50 Website]

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