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Senova X25 2016 - 2019 Review

3.1/5
Motor
60%
Salon
80%
Spare Parts
50%
Suspension
40%
Resale
50%
Security
70%
Equipment
80%

Senova X25 2016-2019

Al-Qasrawy Group unveiled the Senova X25 for the first time at the Automech Formula 2016 exhibition. The Senova X25 is part of the Chinese BAIC Group, which produces the Senova brand, which also launched the X25 model. The car was first introduced in Egypt at a price of EGP 126,000 and EGP 132,000 for both models, before the flotation, which caused prices to rise.

The price of the first category, Basic, reached EGP 198,000 in April 2017, up from EGP 224,000. The price of the second category, Luxury, reached EGP 209,000, up from EGP 236,000. Prices increased when the car was last available in 2019, starting from EGP 219,900 and going up to EGP 234,900 for the top-of-the-range model, making it the cheapest crossover vehicle in Egypt.

It features a sporty and elegant design with distinct lines, particularly on the sides. It also features alloy wheels and skid plates under the front bumper, inspired by the design of off-road SUVs.

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Reviews - Senova X25 2016-2019

Motor

60%

The car is powered by a 1500cc, 4-cylinder, electronically injected VVT engine producing 116 hp at 6,000 rpm and 148 Nm. It is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission. Initially offered with a manual transmission, the car comes with front-wheel drive and a 45-liter fuel tank capacity. Fuel consumption is estimated at between 6.1 and 6.8 liters per 100 km. Its top speed is 175 km/h (115 mph), and the car accelerates to 100 km/h in 11.9 seconds.

The engine responds well at slower speeds, but its response is reduced at medium and higher speeds due to a delayed transmission. The transmission isn't good for sporty performance, not even at normal speeds.

In conclusion, the car has a well-functioning engine for its size, and its performance isn't limited to this car. The car's fault is its poor transmission, which has a significant delay between shifts and doesn't give the driver the desired shifts. Consequently, the combination of engine and transmission operation is poor due to transmission delay issues. The car has a Sport driving mode, but it doesn't provide a stronger, sportier response than the normal driving mode. The car's steering is also weak and imprecise, requiring constant driver input to redirect the steering. Many customers complain of a loud engine noise and high fuel consumption.

Salon

80%

The car's interior is more spacious than it appears from the outside. The driver and front passenger sit comfortably without their legs bumping into the front seats or feeling cramped. Rear passengers also find ample legroom and a comfortable seating position. The transmission tunnel isn't high, providing good rear seating, and the rear bench can accommodate three passengers fairly well.

The car has a total length of 4,110 mm, a width of 1,750 mm, and a height of 1,583 mm. It weighs 1,155 kg and has a ground clearance of 180 mm.

The interior offers numerous features and various luxuries despite its strangely crowded design, especially the dashboard, which features fake carbon fiber trim and the awkwardly protruding circular air vents on the dashboard. It features a separate screen at the top, and the car's materials are not good, with equipment including a sunroof, a camera, sensors, an audio unit, Bluetooth, a multi-function steering wheel, and cruise control. It also comes with a remote control unit for the car's systems via the steering wheel.

The car features a design with sporty lines in the upper interior and traditional lines in the lower interior. The car offers various storage spaces, including a front storage drawer and storage spaces in the front and rear doors, along with a storage trunk with a capacity of 300 liters and more than 1,100 liters when the rear seats are folded, with good storage spaces, especially in the dashboard.

The car's insulation level is good, which is unexpected for a Chinese car, but its air conditioning may be weak and there are no rear air conditioning vents.

Spare Parts

50%

Spare parts for this type of car are not readily available due to the car's discontinuation in Egypt, the discontinuation of its dealership, and even the change of dealership. Consequently, owners of this car struggle to obtain spare parts for it. They can either match them with other spare parts or look for imported ones if available. The car shares some spare parts with other Chinese models such as JAC and Brilliance, especially engine parts. Owners also complain of higher spare parts prices compared to competing cars.

 

Suspension

40%

This car's drawbacks include its lack of stability on the road, as it leans on curves and when trying to change lanes, giving the impression that it could flip over at any moment. The car also tilts continuously when changing lanes or swerving, and thus, its stability is average due to its high ground clearance. It does not maintain stability over air bumps at high speeds. Owners also complain about the poor quality of the suspension and unsuitable tires, which exacerbate suspension problems.

 

Resale

50%

This car's resale value isn't good, as it was only available for a limited period before being discontinued. It also falls into a category of vehicles that aren't highly sought-after, as it can't be described as an SUV or a hatchback, and instead falls into the small crossover category. This type isn't in high demand or generates significant sales in Egypt, despite the recent image change with models like the MG ZS. However, the Senova X25's situation is different, as it was introduced earlier, when demand for these cars was weak. This particular model didn't achieve strong demand or widespread popularity, and therefore its resale value isn't good, especially given its many flaws. The current average resale value for this car is between EGP 100,000 and EGP 170,000 in Egypt.

 

Security

70%
There are no reliable safety tests for this vehicle in the previous period. It can be said that it is average in terms of safety, as it only has the basic systems found in modern car safety systems, which include: Front airbags for the driver and front passenger ABS brakes EBD brakes Brake assist Rear seatbelts Alarm sound if the car is not locked Central locking Cruise control Front and rear fog lights Immobilizer The car lacks many of the well-known and widespread safety features that add more safety to cars, and which are needed for such a car that lacks balance and stability, as it does not have an electronic stability system.

The brakes are also average in the car, as they do not provide a strong response when pressed while driving. . 

Equipment

80%

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غطاء الموتور

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شاشة تعمل باللمس 7 بوصات

عجلة قيادة مالتى

 فتحة سقف

عجلة القيادة مصنوعة من الجلد 

أماكن تخزين فى الابواب الامامية 

اماكن تخزين فى الابواب الخلفية 

كاميرا خلفية 

جنوط اسبور مقاس 16 بوصة 

بلوتوث 

وصلة AUX ,USB 

زجاج كهرباء مع امكانيه التحكم به بلمسة واحدة 

التحكم عن بعد فى فتح وغلق الابواب

مسند يد أمامي 

مصابيح أمامية حساسة للاضاءة

نور بالحقيبة الخلفية

مساحات زجاج في الخلف

أماكن تخزين في الأبواب الأمامية والخلفية

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