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B30
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
B40 Plus
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
B30
B40 Plus
Model Introduced Year
2025
2021
Generation
Current first-generation BAIC B30 for South Africa, introduced locally for the 2025 model year with petrol and self-charging HEV derivatives.
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
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.
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
2025
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
Five-door body-on-frame off-road SUV
Model Year
2025
2021
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Off-road SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
B30
B40 Plus
Length
4730 mm
4630 mm
Width
1910 mm
1925 mm
Height
1790 mm
1871 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
2745 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
532 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2034 kg
2535 kg
Payload Capacity
459 kg
425 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 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
B30
B40 Plus
Engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine
Engine Code
A156T2H
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
4
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
138 kW
165 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
305 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
7-Speed DCT
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
Standard, Sport, Economy, Snow
Comfort, Eco, Sport, Snow
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
78.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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
B30
B40 Plus
Gearbox
7DCT
8AT
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
4WD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Electronic 4WD transfer case
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear electronic differential lock; Front optional electronic differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
8
Transmission Type
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
8-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Optional electronic differential lock
Gearbox Type
Dual-clutch
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
No
Yes
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front and rear drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic differential lock
Transmission Speeds
7
8
Spec
B30
B40 Plus
Claimed Mileage
12.41 km/l
9.0 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
7.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
12.41 km/l
9.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
60
75
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
B30
B40 Plus
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Spec
B30
B40 Plus
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B30
B40 Plus
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Optional
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Monochrome
Steering Wheel Material
Optional
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
6-way electric
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather
Spec
B30
B40 Plus
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Optional
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
965 l
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Dual-zone automatic
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
11.1 L/100 km
Spec
B30
B40 Plus
Infotainment System
BAIC DA head unit with DAB radio
10.25-inch central infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster
12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster
USB Ports
USB-A front; USB-C front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
10.25-inch central touchscreen
Touchscreen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
10.25-inch central touchscreen
Spec
B30
B40 Plus
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Optional
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Mint Green, Blue, White, Light Grey, Matte Grey, Grey, Black
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
699500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Current ex-showroom price
Starting Price
519900
699500
Starting Price Zar
519900
699500
Spec
B30
B40 Plus
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
5 years / 120000 km
Warranty Years
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
5 years / 120000 km
Warranty Kilometers
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
5 years / 120000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This B30 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: B30 59 vs B40 Plus 71.
Efficiency index: B30 51 vs B40 Plus 41.
Safety-equipment index: B30 92 vs B40 Plus 57.
Practicality index: B30 61 vs B40 Plus 67.
Ownership-cover index: B30 not separately scored 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
B30 leads by 5 points
B30 and B40 Plus are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
B40 Plus +12
Efficiency
B30 +10
Safety
B30 +35
Practicality
B40 Plus +6
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
B40 Plus
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
41/100
Safety
57/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
62/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBAIC B30
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 61 pts for B40 Plus
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, B30 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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