The Belgian X50 has already gone from being an “unknown Belarusian brand” to one of the most noticeable compact crossovers in Russia. The reason is clear: for a relatively reasonable price, buyers are offered a turbocharged engine, a robotic transmission, a good set of options, and familiar Geely Coolray technology.
But in 2026, the situation became more interesting. The regular Belgian X50 has effectively ended its career on the Russian market, and its place has been taken by the X50+, a more modern version of the same platform. Therefore, used car buyers have a natural question: What is better – to buy a used X50, pay extra for a new X50+, or look for a Geely Coolray?
There is no clear answer here. Each version has its own strengths, and the main difference between them is not only in the design.
The Belgee X50 is essentially a Geely Coolray
Let’s start with the main thing. The Belgee X50 was not created from scratch as an independent model.
In Russia, the Belgee X50 was sold since 2023 and was a localized version of the well-known first-generation Geely Coolray. Technically, the cars are very close: a 1.5-liter turbo engine, a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive. The difference between the X50 and the corresponding Coolray primarily lay in branding and delivery features of the car.
At the same time, the X50 turned out to be a rather successful solution specifically for the Russian market. Over the course of several years, the car has accumulated operating statistics, along with owner reviews, maintenance information, and an understanding of what problems can arise with age.
And this is now becoming one of the main advantages of the X50 over the X50+.
The X50 is already well-known. The X50+ is still collecting its own statistics.
What is the Belgee X50+
The Belgee X50+ entered the market in the spring of 2026. Despite the name, this is no longer just a change of emblem and a slight restyling.
The crossover received a redesigned exterior, a completely updated interior and a new engine.
Under the hood is now a 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbo engine with a capacity of 147 hp with a torque of 270 N m. It works with a 7-speed preselective robot and front-wheel drive. Ground clearance is 182 mm, the trunk volume is 330 liters.
The engine is one of the most interesting changes.
The previous X50 had a three-cylinder 1.5 with a capacity of 150 hp. The new engine is formally 3 hp weaker, but has four cylinders and more torque.
In practice, this is more important than the number in the passport. The four-cylinder engine runs smoother, with less vibration, and this is precisely what many X50+ owners note as a noticeable step forward.
The main advantage of the Belgee X50 is its dynamics
If you choose a car solely based on how it feels behind the wheel, the X50 looks very convincing.
The turbo engine picks up well from low revs, and the robotic gearbox quickly changes gears. This character is perfect for the city: changing lanes, accelerating at a traffic light, or quickly overtaking is no problem.
Owner reviews regularly include positive assessments of the car’s dynamics, handling, and steering response. At the same time, some drivers note too abrupt start and not always ideal smoothness of transmission operation at low speeds.
That is, the X50 is not the kind of car that you want to call a “sofa on wheels”.
It is rather about agility and controllability .
Pros of the Belgee X50
If you put together owner reviews and design features into one picture, you get a pretty clear list of advantages.
1. Good dynamics
150 hp is quite enough for a compact crossover. The car accelerates confidently both on city streets and on the highway.
2. Rich equipment
Even relatively affordable versions have air conditioning, cruise control, multimedia, a camera, heating and electronic safety systems. In more expensive trim levels, the list of equipment becomes even more interesting.
3. Controllability
The X50 is compact, fairly light and maneuverable. It is easy to park and change lanes in the city.
4. Ground clearance
180 mm for the X50 and 182 mm for the X50+ is quite normal for an urban crossover. This is sufficient for potholed courtyards, dirt roads, and high curbs.
5. Extensive operating information
This is an important, but often underestimated advantage.
The X50 is no longer an experiment. Owners have managed to drive these cars for tens and even more than 100 thousand kilometers. For example, there are examples with a mileage of about 133 thousand km, which allows you to evaluate the car not only after the first three months of ownership.
And now about the disadvantages of the Belgee X50
And here the car becomes much more interesting.
The robot requires getting used to
The 7-speed robot with two clutches provides good dynamics, but it does not always manage to completely replace the classic hydromechanical automatic in terms of smoothness.
This is especially noticeable in traffic jams, when parking and slow driving.
Some owners complain of jerks when shifting and a sharp response to the gas pedal. Others, on the contrary, after adapting the car to the driving style, consider the box quite comfortable.
Therefore, before buying a used X50, you should definitely test the car not only when accelerating to 100 km / h, but also in traffic jam mode .
This is where the robot shows its character.
The suspension is a bit stiff
This is another feature of the model.
On a good road, the X50 drives pleasantly and confidently. But the suspension handles small bumps, joints and potholes quite harshly.
Owners call this one of the main drawbacks of the car. The good side of this setup is the fairly precise handling and minimal body roll.
It’s a classic compromise:
better handling – less ride quality.
The small trunk is a real drawback
The X50 isn’t ideal for family use.
Owners regularly pay attention to the trunk volume and space organization. If two people are driving, there are practically no problems. But when there are regularly four or five people in the car, and the trunk has to be filled with strollers, bags, and things for a trip to the sea, the advantages of the compact body quickly turn into a disadvantage.
The X50+ has an officially declared 330 liters of trunk space. This is a normal indicator for a small city crossover, but it is far from being a full-fledged family car.
What Belgee X50 owners say
According to reviews, the picture is mixed, but in general, owners rate the car positively.
Some praise the dynamics, appearance, handling and the absence of serious problems even after high mileage. Others pay attention to the quality of finishing materials, stiff suspension, minor electronic faults and the work of dealers.
There is an illustrative example of a car with a mileage of 95 thousand km, the owner of which reports that for two years there were no serious problems with the car.
At the same time, there are reviews about problems with the battery, heated seats, the quality of the paintwork and individual interior elements.
Therefore, it is wrong to draw a conclusion in the style of “the X50 is reliable” or “the X50 constantly breaks down”.
The main thing here is the condition of a specific car and its service history.
What has changed in the X50+
The X50+ is interesting primarily because the manufacturer corrected some features of the old car.
The main change is engine.
Now it is a four-cylinder 1.5 Turbo with a power of 147 hp and 270 N m. The manufacturer claims an average consumption of about 6.5 l/100 km.
The body has become longer – 4380 mm versus 4330 mm for the X50. The width has increased to 1810 mm, and the ground clearance – to 182 mm. The wheelbase has remained the same – 2600 mm.
That is, we have before us not a completely new car, but a deep modernization of a familiar design.
And this is, perhaps, a good scenario.
X50 or X50+: what to choose?
Here it all depends on the budget.
Belgee X50 with mileage has one very serious advantage – already accumulated statistics of operation.
You can find a car with a transparent history, check the operation of the robot, the condition of the turbo engine, suspension and body, and then get a fairly clear idea of further expenses.
X50+ is more interesting in that it is a new car with a new four-cylinder engine, a more modern interior and up-to-date equipment.
On the official Belgee website, the price of the X50+ starts at 2.22 million rubles, although actual offers and dealer discounts may differ.
Therefore, overpaying for the X50+ is justified primarily for the buyer who wants a new car and a warranty, and not maximum savings when buying.
Belgee X50 and Geely Coolray: is there a difference?
An interesting paradox arises here.
The Belgee X50 and the first generation Geely Coolray are practically twin relatives.
They have the same basic design, engine and gearbox. Therefore, buying a Coolray solely because of the Geely badge doesn’t make much sense when it comes to comparable cars and condition.
Later versions of the Geely Coolray are a different matter.
The X50+ is closer to the current generation of Coolray: the same four-cylinder 1.5 Turbo, 147 hp, automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive. Moreover, the current versions of Coolray and X50+ are very close in design.
Therefore, today the question is better posed not as “Geely or Belgee?”, but as:
which specific version, what year, with what equipment and for how much money?
What about the maintenance of the Belgee X50?
Here the car has an important advantage over many exotic Chinese models.
The car is not unique.
It has a large number of related technical solutions from Geely, and the X50 is quite common on the Russian market. Therefore, it is usually easier to find consumables, oils, filters and many parts than for little-known parallel imported models.
But there is a nuance.
If the car is under warranty, servicing at an official dealer may be significantly more expensive than a regular independent service.
One of the X50 owners said that the first maintenance cost him about 16 thousand rubles, calling dealer servicing expensive.
At the same time, the official Belgee warranty is 5 years or 150 thousand km , whichever comes first.
Therefore, the first years of operation of the new X50+ look financially quite predictable.
How liquid is the Belgee X50 on the secondary market?
Here is the situation More interesting.
The Geely Coolray has already established a reputation. The car is familiar to buyers, it’s easy to find on the used market, which means the market understands how much people are willing to pay for it.
The Belgian X50 has also become a mass-market car. This is a big plus.
There are already hundreds of X50 offers on the secondary market, and you can find cars of different years and with different mileage.
However, it is still far from the liquidity level of a conventional Lada or Toyota.
The reason is simple: the Belgee brand is relatively young.
For the X50, this means the following:
the car is quite easy to sell at an adequate price;
The X50 is a liquid Chinese crossover, but it is not yet a benchmark for liquidity.
The situation with the X50+ is even more interesting: the model is new, so real data on the loss of value after 3-5 years is only just being formed.
What to check when buying a used Belgee X50
If the choice fell on a used X50, I would not save on diagnostics.
Special attention should be paid to:
Robot. Check for strong jerks, vibrations and delays when starting off.
Engine. Cold start is mandatory. The turbo engine should run smoothly, without extraneous sounds and noticeable smoke.
Suspension. Check the front of the car and the condition of the chassis components.
Body. Inspect the hood, bumper and front end for chips. Owners really pay attention to the rather sensitive paintwork.
Electronics. Check multimedia, cameras, climate control, heating, keyless entry and all electronic assistants.
And most importantly – request the service history.
The X50 has a fairly complex powertrain that buying a car without diagnostics turns into a lottery.
So, is it worth buying the Belgee X50/X50+?
Yes, but with reservations.
It makes sense to consider the Belgee X50 if you need a compact city crossover with good dynamics, rich equipment and a clear technical base.
The X50 is worth taking if I want to save money and found a good example with a transparent history.
The X50+ is more logical, if the budget allows you to buy a new car and a warranty, a more modern interior and a four-cylinder engine are important.
But for those who are looking for a soft suspension, a huge trunk, all-wheel drive and the simplest possible design, the X50/X50+ is unlikely to suit.
The main conclusion is different: The Belgian X50 has ceased to be an experiment. Over several years of operation in Russia, the car has managed to collect enough reviews and statistics to evaluate it not by the origin of the brand, but by specific advantages and disadvantages.
And if you choose between a “new Chinese, about which nothing is known yet” and an X50 with a clear operating history, the latter today looks like a much more rational option.
And The X50+ can become even more interesting purchase, if the new four-cylinder engine and updated technology prove their reliability after several years of operation. While owners mostly praise the dynamics, handling and smoother engine operation, there are simply no comprehensive statistics yet on cars with high mileage for the X50+.
