The first photos of the all-new Beijing Auto Senova X55 SUV, seen all-naked in the expo hall getting ready for its debut tomorrow on the Shanghai Auto Show. The Senova X55 is a new compact SUV that will be launched on the Chinese car market in the second half of 2015.

The Senova X55 will be available with two four-cylinder petrol engines: a Mitsubishi-sourced 1.5 with 113hp and 147nm mated to a 5-speed manual or CVT, and a 150hp 1.5 turbo mated to a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. FWD only.  Price will start around 80.000 yuan and end around 130.000 yuan, it will be positioned under the Senova X65.

A safe but attractive design. Typical Senova grille. Shiny skid pad under the bumper.

The 1.5 turbo.