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B30
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Coolray
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
B30
Coolray
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current first-generation BAIC B30 for South Africa, introduced locally for the 2025 model year with petrol and self-charging HEV derivatives.
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
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.
No applicable South African facelift history established
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
SUV
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Passenger vehicle
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
B30
Coolray
Length
4730 mm
4380 mm
Width
1910 mm
1795 mm
Height
1790 mm
1609 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
330 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2034 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
459 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
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
B30
Coolray
Engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
A156T2H
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
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
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
128 kW
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
290 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
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Standard, Sport, Economy, Snow
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
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
B30
Coolray
Gearbox
7DCT
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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
7
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
DCT
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
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Dual-clutch
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
7
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B30
Coolray
Claimed Mileage
12.41 km/l
15.38 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
15.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Not Officially Disclosed
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
15.38 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
60
45
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
Coolray
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front seats
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Front
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front seats
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
B30
Coolray
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
B30
Coolray
Seat Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Optional
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Optional
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
6-way adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B30
Coolray
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Optional
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Climate control
Spec
B30
Coolray
Infotainment System
BAIC DA head unit with DAB radio
14.6-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
USB-A front; USB-C front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Touchscreen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Spec
B30
Coolray
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Optional
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Mint Green, Blue, White, Light Grey, Matte Grey, Grey, Black
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B30
Coolray
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
30 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
21 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B30
Coolray
Tyre Size
235/65 R18
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Non-full-size space-saver spare wheel
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
18-inch alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Spec
B30
Coolray
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B30
Coolray
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B30
Coolray
Service Plan
7 Years / 90 000 km
5 years / 50,000 km
Spec
B30
Coolray
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
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Price Zar
519900 ZAR
429900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
519900
429900
Starting Price Zar
519900
429900
Spec
B30
Coolray
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This B30 and Coolray 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 Coolray 60.
Efficiency index: B30 51 vs Coolray 61.
Safety-equipment index: B30 92 vs Coolray 90.
Practicality index: B30 61 vs Coolray 56.
Ownership-cover index: B30 not separately scored vs Coolray 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
Coolray leads by 1 points
B30 and Coolray are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Coolray
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
56/100
B30
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGeely Coolray
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 66 pts for B30
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Coolray leads. However, B30 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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