Has the Beidou x5 Been Discontinued?
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The Beidou x5 has been discontinued. Taking the 2016 Beidou x5 as an example, it belongs to the microcar category with body dimensions of: length 3664mm, width 1610mm, height 1722mm, a wheelbase of 2485mm, a fuel tank capacity of 42 liters, and a curb weight of 940kg. The 2016 Beidou x5 features a MacPherson strut independent front suspension and a single longitudinal swing arm non-independent rear suspension. It is equipped with a 1.4L naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 97PS, a maximum power of 71kW, and a maximum torque of 120Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
I am an owner of the Beidou Star and have previously done specialized research on this model. The Beidou Star X5 has indeed been discontinued, and I recall it was around 2020 when production stopped. As the manufacturer, Changhe Suzuki might have phased it out due to product line updates, such as introducing new series of the Beidou Star or other similar compact MPV models. For enthusiasts like me who appreciate such economical and practical vehicles, it's a bit of a shame because of its low fuel consumption and spacious interior, making it particularly suitable for urban commuting. Nowadays, only used cars are available in the market, and I would advise potential buyers to thoroughly inspect the vehicle's condition, as post-discontinuation parts might be harder to source. If you're interested in this model, you could consider its successors, such as other versions of the Beidou Star. I think it carries a lot of memories for many people, and its practicality and cost-performance ratio are quite commendable.
