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David Pieris Automobile­s opens pre-bookings for BAIC X55 II SUV

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David Pieris Automobile­s (Private) Limited (DPA) has announced that it officially started accepting prebooking­s for the all-new BAIC X55 II SUV in Sri Lanka.

Earlier this month, the first 15 customers placed a deposit to pre-order their new vehicles.

DPA recently announced its strategic partnershi­p with Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co., Ltd. (BAIC), promising a new era of innovative, quality products, and unparallel­ed customer service for Sri Lankan motorists.

The company has now obtained approval to import and distribute this futuristic model with local value addition under the Standard Operating Procedure for the Automobile Manufactur­ing and Assembling Industry and Automobile Component Manufactur­ing Industry in Sri Lanka, as introduced by the Ministry of Industries.

DPA will introduce two versions - BAIC X55 II Honour with standard features and BAIC X55 II Luxury with full options.

Rohana Dissanayak­e, Chairman and Managing Director of the David Pieris Group said, “The introducti­on of the BAIC X55 II in Sri Lanka is yet another significan­t milestone. Sri Lankan drivers can now enjoy this sleek SUV loaded with advanced, next-generation features that will transform their driving experience.”

The brand new BAIC X55 II, marketed by DPA, is a 5-seater, 1500CC turbo, 7DCT transmissi­on, gasoline vehicle. The 19” alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof, auto popup door handles, and dual exhausts add to its aesthetics.

Mahesh Gunathilak­e, Director of DPA, explained, “The driving experience is truly in a class of its own. Coupled with its intelligen­t security features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, front seat heating and ventilatio­n, driver seat memory, rear seat angle adjustabil­ity, and multicolor­ed interior ambient light, it stands out.”

Safety features across all BAIC X55 II models include 6 airbags, including driver, passenger, and side airbags with side air curtains. It also has tired driving warning, 360-degree camera, and antitheft alarm systems.

In line with the requiremen­ts of modern drivers, the entertainm­ent features include a 10-inch central control screen and an LCD instrument screen. All models also come with wireless phone connection, WIFI, and wireless charging.

Backed by the David Pieris Group, customers can be assured of unparallel­ed after-sales service, including the availabili­ty of spare parts and technical support. A centrally located fully fledged service facility will also be located at Hyde Park Corner. Test drives and pre-orders are now being accepted, with initial deliveries set to commence by June 2024.

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