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B40 Plus
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Spec
ALCAZAR
B40 Plus
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2021
Generation
Current South African ALCAZAR listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current B40 Plus Honor Edition within the locally served first B40 Plus generation, using body-on-frame construction and an electronic part-time 4WD system.
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
The B40 Plus launched in South Africa in October 2021. The current Honor Edition debuted locally in May 2025, adding electric seat adjustment and a sunroof to the City Hunter-based specification; BAIC now presents it as the sole current B40 Plus derivative.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Seven-seat SUV
Five-door body-on-frame off-road SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2021
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Off-road SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1445 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
ALCAZAR
B40 Plus
Length
4560 mm
4630 mm
Width
1800 mm
1925 mm
Height
1710 mm
1871 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
2745 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
180 l
532 l
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
2535 kg
Payload Capacity
645 kg
425 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
900 mm
Spec
ALCAZAR
B40 Plus
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Not Available
Double wishbone independent front suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Five-link non-independent rear suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Chassis Type
-
Body-on-frame
Spec
ALCAZAR
B40 Plus
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
180 l
965 l
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Engine Warranty
4
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Fuel Consumption Combined
5.9
11.1 L/100 km
Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Rim Size
18 Inches
17-inch
Source Model Column
alcazar
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
top
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Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Boot Space Seats Folded
180 l
965 l
Spec
ALCAZAR
B40 Plus
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
85 kW
165 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
380 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.9 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
17.2 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Comfort, Eco, Sport, Snow
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
58.8 kW/tonne
78.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
173 Nm/tonne
180.1 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
ALCAZAR
B40 Plus
Gearbox
Automatic
8AT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
4WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Electronic 4WD transfer case
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear electronic differential lock; Front optional electronic differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
8-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Electronic time-sharing 4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Electronic time-sharing 4WD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Electronic 4WD transfer case
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Optional electronic differential lock
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front and rear drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Electronic differential lock
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
ALCAZAR
B40 Plus
Claimed Mileage
16.9 km/l
9.0 km/l
City Mileage
13.7 km/l
7.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.8 km/l
10.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
16.9 km/l
9.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
50 l
75
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
ALCAZAR
B40 Plus
Airbags
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
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Standard
Spec
ALCAZAR
B40 Plus
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
ALCAZAR
B40 Plus
Seat Material
Cloth
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Monochrome
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
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Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way electric
Fabric Seats
Cloth
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way electric
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen ALCAZAR grade before assuming a feature is included.
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Price Zar
669900 ZAR
699500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current ex-showroom price
Starting Price
669900
699500
Starting Price Zar
669900
699500
In depth: how these cars differ
This ALCAZAR and B40 Plus 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: ALCAZAR 44 vs B40 Plus 71.
Efficiency index: ALCAZAR 68 vs B40 Plus 41.
Safety-equipment index: ALCAZAR 89 vs B40 Plus 57.
Practicality index: ALCAZAR 64 vs B40 Plus 67.
Ownership-cover index: ALCAZAR 65 vs B40 Plus 62.
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
ALCAZAR leads by 5 points
ALCAZAR and B40 Plus are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
B40 Plus +27
Efficiency
ALCAZAR +27
Safety
ALCAZAR +32
Practicality
B40 Plus +3
Ownership
ALCAZAR +3
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
ALCAZAR
Performance
44/100
Efficiency
68/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
65/100
B40 Plus
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
41/100
Safety
57/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
62/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai ALCAZAR
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 61 pts for B40 Plus
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ALCAZAR leads. However, B40 Plus may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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