Based on advertising prices posted by sellers on CarSwitch
Here’s what brand new BAIC models will cost you approximately
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BAIC arrived in the UAE as a value proposition and the used cars follow the same logic: a lot of metal, a lot of equipment, and a price under the Japanese and Korean equivalents. The range splits between the boxy BJ off-roaders and the X-series crossovers, and the used examples are still young cars.
How much does a used BAIC cost in the UAE?
Less than a mainstream crossover of the same age, which is the whole argument for the badge. Asking prices across our current UAE listings run from AED 191600 to AED 191600, with the square-jawed BJ80 off-roader at the expensive end of that band.
Are used BAICs reliable?
The cars we see are barely broken in, so a mechanical flag matters more than it would on an older car. Across the BAICs we have inspected in the UAE, 10% showed a fault in the engine, gearbox, suspension or steering, against the 2% we would expect for cars of this age and mileage in the Emirates. At these mileages the flagged items are usually still inside warranty, so the question is whether the work was claimed and documented, and the mechanical pages of the report tell you.
Do BAICs hold their value?
Better than you might expect. Across the model curves we can measure, BAICs average about 57% of their value after five years in the UAE, helped by used buyers comparing them against the price of a new mainstream rival rather than against a badge.
Which used BAIC should you buy?
The X55 is the easiest entry point if you just want a family crossover, and the X7 is the one to look at if you need the extra size and row of seats. The BJ40 is the boxier off-road answer to the BJ80, at a more accessible price.
BAIC or BYD?
BYD is the one for the electric or plug-in route, and Chery has been here longer with more workshops that know it. BAIC's own case is the BJ off-roaders, which neither answers directly.
What to check on a used BAIC
Compare a used BAIC against the new price of what else that money buys, then read the mechanical report before you commit.