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Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
B30
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Across
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
B30
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Across
B30
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
First South African generation of the current Across
Current first-generation BAIC B30 for South Africa, introduced locally for the 2025 model year with petrol and self-charging HEV derivatives.
Facelift History
All-new March 2026 South African launch model; no facelift yet
The B30 was unveiled locally in August 2025 and launched in November 2025 as the first South African version; no later local facelift has been announced.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door compact SUV
Five-door mid-size SUV
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
active
active
Segment
C-segment family SUV
Mid-size SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1200-1250 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Spec
Across
B30
Length
4360 mm
4730 mm
Width
1795 mm
1910 mm
Height
1655 mm
1790 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2820 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
215 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
333 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
1575 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2034 kg
Payload Capacity
460 kg
459 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Across
B30
Front Track Width
1530 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1535 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson independent suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-link independent suspension
Power Steering
Electronic rack-and-pinion
-
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic adjustment
-
Spec
Across
B30
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Front and rear; driver one-touch up/down
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Front Qi charger standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Optional
Electric Tailgate
Smart powered hands-free tailgate
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
Rear Window Defroster
Electric demister
-
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V (front and luggage area)
-
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Power Mirrors
Electric folding
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1496 l
Spec
Across
B30
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
Engine Code
K15C
A156T2H
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
74 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
138 kW
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
305 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard, Sport, Economy, Snow
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
B30
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
7DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
3.683
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Straight-gate automatic selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
2WD front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Dual-clutch
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
No
Axle Layout
4x2
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Spec
Across
B30
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
12.41 km/l
City Mileage
15.3 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
22.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Engine auto stop/start system standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
12.41 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
45
60
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Across
B30
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard through ESP
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 rear anchor positions
Standard
Brake Assist
DSBS II brake assist
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats only; rear reminder not available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
DSBS II brake assist
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front seats
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats only
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard through ESP
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Across
B30
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Surround-view camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Weaving alert
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Surround-view camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
DSBS II warning
Standard
Surround View Camera
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Prevention
Standard
-
Spec
Across
B30
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Optional
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
64-colour LED
Not Available
Rear Armrest
Standard with cup holders
-
Cup Holders
4 (2 front, 2 rear)
-
Rear AC Vents
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Optional
60 40 Split Seat
Standard single-fold rear seat
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual; no height adjustment
6-way electric
Boot Light
Standard
-
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with copper stitching
Leather
Spec
Across
B30
Infotainment System
10.1-inch display audio
BAIC DA head unit with DAB radio
Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch colour TFT information display
10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster
USB Ports
4 Type-C (2 front, 2 rear)
USB-A front; USB-C front and rear
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio, cruise control and hands-free phone
-
Rear Usb
2 Type-C
-
Audio System
Infinity premium 8-speaker
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2 front Type-C and 2 rear Type-C
-
Infotainment Screen
10.1-inch
14.6-inch central touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB or Wi-Fi
-
Touchscreen
10.1-inch
14.6-inch central touchscreen
Spec
Across
B30
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Grey
Optional
Alloy Wheel Design
Machined 17-inch
-
Exterior Colour Options
Magma Grey Metallic; Sizzling Red Metallic; Exuberant Blue Pearl Metallic; Arctic White Pearl; Bluish Black Pearl; Mystic Green Pearl; Splendid Silver Pearl Metallic; and GLX two-tone combinations of Splendid Silver, Sizzling Red or Exuberant Blue with a Bluish Black roof
Mint Green, Blue, White, Light Grey, Matte Grey, Grey, Black
Rear Wiper
Fixed intermittent
-
Led Taillights
Connected rear LED tail lamps
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Front Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Not Available
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Optional
Spec
Across
B30
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
30 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
450 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
21 deg
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
-
Spec
Across
B30
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
235/65 R18
Wheel Type
Machined 17-inch
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Non-full-size space-saver spare wheel
Parking Brake Type
Electric
-
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch machined alloy
18-inch
Electric Park Brake
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electric parking brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Spec
Across
B30
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first
-
Service Plan
4 years / 60,000 km
7 Years / 90 000 km
Spec
Across
B30
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 years
-
Roadside Assistance
5 years
-
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
Spec
Across
B30
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
12V SHVS mild hybrid with integrated starter generator
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Across
B30
Ownership Role
A buyer who values AEB, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise, surround-view parking and cooled front-seat comfort enough to accept a R92,000 premium over GL 6AT.
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Price Zar
464900 ZAR
519900 ZAR
Pricing Role
the safety-and-comfort flagship
Current ex-showroom price
Starting Price
464900
519900
Starting Price Zar
464900
519900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Across and B30 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Across 34 vs B30 59.
Efficiency index: Across 76 vs B30 51.
Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs B30 92.
Practicality index: Across 62 vs B30 61.
Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs B30 not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
B30 leads by 2 points
Across and B30 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
B30 +25
Efficiency
Across +25
Safety
B30 +1
Practicality
Across +1
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
B30
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
Across
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
62/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBAIC B30
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 64 pts for Across
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, B30 leads. However, Across may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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