A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
B30 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Alsvin.
Alsvin starts ZAR 270,000 cheaperAlsvin from ZAR 249,900 · B30 from ZAR 519,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Alsvin
B30
Maximum Power
Alsvin78 kW
B30138 kW
Maximum Torque
Alsvin145 Nm
B30305 Nm
Engine Size
Alsvin1500 cc
B301498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Alsvin14.49 km/l
B3012.41 km/l
Ground Clearance
Alsvin150 mm
B30215 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Changan Alsvin
1.5 AT CE
Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Alsvin
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
B30
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Alsvin
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
B30
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Alsvin
B30
Model Introduced Year
2025
2025
Generation
Current South African Alsvin generation launched with two locally named derivatives in 2025.
Current first-generation BAIC B30 for South Africa, introduced locally for the 2025 model year with petrol and self-charging HEV derivatives.
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced since the current range entered local retail sale.
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
Not Applicable
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Five-door mid-size SUV
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Compact sedan
Mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
SUV
Spec
Alsvin
B30
Length
4390 mm
4730 mm
Width
1725 mm
1910 mm
Height
1490 mm
1790 mm
Wheelbase
2535 mm
2820 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
150 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
390 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1069 kg
1575 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1470 kg
2034 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
459 kg
Towing Capacity
705 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 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
Alsvin
B30
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
Engine Code
JL473QF
A156T2H
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
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
78 kW
138 kW
Maximum Torque
145 Nm
305 Nm
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
FWD
Transmission
5-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
180 km/h
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 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
Alsvin
B30
Gearbox
5-Speed DCT
7DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
5
7
Transmission Type
DCT
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Dual-clutch
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
5
7
Spec
Alsvin
B30
Claimed Mileage
14.49 km/l
12.41 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
14.49 km/l
12.41 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
45
60
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Alsvin
B30
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Alsvin
B30
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear (3 sensors)
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
Alsvin
B30
Seat Material
Leather and cloth
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Optional
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Foam with leather trim
Optional
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
6-way electric
Seat Trim
Leather and cloth
Leather
Spec
Alsvin
B30
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Electric sunroof
Optional
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Dual-zone automatic
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1496 l
Spec
Alsvin
B30
Infotainment System
7-inch touchscreen
BAIC DA head unit with DAB radio
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster
USB Ports
1 front USB port
USB-A front; USB-C front and rear
Infotainment Screen
7-inch LCD touchscreen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
Touchscreen
7-inch LCD touchscreen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
Spec
Alsvin
B30
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Optional
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Mint Green, Blue, White, Light Grey, Matte Grey, Grey, Black
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Optional
Spec
Alsvin
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
21 deg
Spec
Alsvin
B30
Tyre Size
185/55 R15
235/65 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Non-full-size space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Mechanical parking brake
Electric parking brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Spec
Alsvin
B30
Front Suspension
MacPherson
MacPherson independent suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
Alsvin
B30
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Alsvin
B30
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km (standard on CE; optional on CS)
7 Years / 90 000 km
Spec
Alsvin
B30
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Price Zar
289900 ZAR
519900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current ex-showroom price
Starting Price
289900
519900
Starting Price Zar
289900
519900
Spec
Alsvin
B30
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
In depth: how these cars differ
This Alsvin 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: Alsvin 35 vs B30 59.
Efficiency index: Alsvin 56 vs B30 51.
Safety-equipment index: Alsvin 32 vs B30 92.
Practicality index: Alsvin 54 vs B30 61.
Ownership-cover index: Alsvin 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 23 points
B30 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Alsvin.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
B30
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
Alsvin
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBAIC B30
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 43 pts for Alsvin
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, B30 leads. However, Alsvin may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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