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Spec
B30
CR-V
Model Introduced Year
2025
2023
Generation
Current first-generation BAIC B30 for South Africa, introduced locally for the 2025 model year with petrol and self-charging HEV derivatives.
Built on Honda’s global SUV platform with focus on comfort and safety
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.
Latest generation introduced with improved design, features, and safety technology
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
SUV
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
1750 kg
Spec
B30
CR-V
Length
4730 mm
4690 mm
Width
1910 mm
1860 mm
Height
1790 mm
1690 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
198 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
198 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
497 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2034 kg
2250 kg
Payload Capacity
459 kg
500 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
5.7 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
970 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
970 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1049 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1041 mm
Spec
B30
CR-V
Engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
2.0L Hybrid Petrol
Engine Code
A156T2H
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1993 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection + Electric Motor Assist
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
204 kW
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
335 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
e-CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
195 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.5 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 Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
B30
CR-V
Gearbox
7DCT
eCVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
All Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic AWD Control
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic AWD Lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
eCVT Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Dual-clutch
eCVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
No
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
Not Applicable
Spec
B30
CR-V
Claimed Mileage
12.41 km/l
20 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
17 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
19 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
12.41 km/l
20 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
57
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
B30
CR-V
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
6
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
B30
CR-V
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
LED Matrix
Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Front and Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Standard
Standard
Spec
B30
CR-V
Seat Material
Leather
Premium Leather
Heated Seats
Optional
Front and Rear
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Multi-Color Ambient
Steering Wheel Material
Optional
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Driver and Passenger Electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Driver and Passenger Electric
Seat Trim
Leather
Premium Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver and Passenger Electric
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
6
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Driver and Passenger Electric
Fabric Seats
-
Premium Leather
Driver Seat
-
Driver and Passenger Electric
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Premium interior with large touchscreen, digital cluster, leather seats, and advanced driver assistance features
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Premium Leather
Interior Colours
-
6
Spec
B30
CR-V
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Power Windows
Standard
All Doors Auto
Keyless Entry
Standard
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Optional
Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Hands-free Electric Tailgate
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
497 l
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED Matrix
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
497 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors Auto
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Engine Warranty
-
8 Years
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
5
Panoramic Roof
Optional
Panoramic Sunroof
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors Auto
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Premium Leather
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Built-in
Voice Command Support
-
Built-in
Accelerator 0 100
-
8.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone automatic
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Direct Injection + Electric Motor Assist
Diff Lock
-
Electronic AWD Lock
Difflock
-
Electronic AWD Lock
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Smart Key
Lift Gate
-
Hands-free Electric Tailgate
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Mirror
-
All Doors Auto
Passive Entry Start
-
Smart Key
Powered Tailgate
-
Hands-free Electric Tailgate
Remote Central Locking
-
Smart Key
Rim Size
18-inch
19-inch Premium Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Standard
Sonar
-
Front and Rear
Sound System
8
12 Premium
Source Model Column
-
cr-v
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trim Level
-
top
Unlocking
Standard
Smart Key
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Smart Key
Walk Away Lock
-
Smart Key
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
B30
CR-V
Infotainment System
BAIC DA head unit with DAB radio
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
12 Premium
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
USB-A front; USB-C front and rear
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Built-in
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Voice Recognition
-
Built-in
Infotainment Screen Size
14.6-inch central touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Audio Speakers
8
12 Premium
Audio System
-
12 Premium
Display Audio
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Built-in
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wireless
Spec
B30
CR-V
LED Headlamps
Standard
LED Matrix
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Optional
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Mint Green, Blue, White, Light Grey, Matte Grey, Grey, Black
6
Headlights
Standard
LED Matrix
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
Panoramic Sunroof
Alloy Wheel Design
-
19-inch Premium Alloy
Roof Type
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
Standard
LED
Fog Lights
-
LED
Front Fog Lights
-
LED
Led Headlights
Standard
LED Matrix
Auto Headlights
-
LED Matrix
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED Matrix
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors Auto
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Headlamp Levelling
-
LED Matrix
Headlamps
Standard
LED Matrix
Headlight Type
Standard
LED Matrix
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
B30
CR-V
Approach Angle
25 deg
20 deg
Departure Angle
30 deg
22 deg
Wading Depth
450 mm
450 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic AWD Lock
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
21 deg
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
20 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
22 deg
Ground Clearance Max
-
198 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
198 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
450 mm
Spec
B30
CR-V
Tyre Size
235/65 R18
235/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Non-full-size space-saver spare wheel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
19-inch Premium Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not Applicable
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Wheel Type
-
19-inch Premium Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Tyre Type
-
235/55 R19
Wheel Diameter
18-inch
19-inch Premium Alloy
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Standard
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Adaptive
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Wheel Material
-
19-inch Premium Alloy
Wheels
-
19-inch Premium Alloy
Spec
B30
CR-V
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Multi-Link
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Multi-Link
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson independent suspension
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link independent suspension
Multi-Link
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
B30
CR-V
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
110 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Hybrid System Type
-
Self-Charging Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Idle CO2 Output
-
110
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
110
Spec
B30
CR-V
Service Plan
7 Years / 90 000 km
8 Years
Service Interval
-
10000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
-
Moderate
Battery Warranty
-
8 Years
Maintenance Plan
-
8 Years
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10000 km / 12 months
Service Plan Duration
7 Years / 90 000 km
8 Years
Service Plan Distance
7 Years / 90 000 km
8 Years
Service Intervals
-
10000 km / 12 months
Spec
B30
CR-V
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Top
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
819900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Current listed price
Starting Price
519900
819900
Starting Price Zar
519900
819900
Spec
B30
CR-V
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
3
Warranty Years
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
3
Warranty Kilometers
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
B30
CR-V
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
10 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
12 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
13 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
16 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
16
In depth: how these cars differ
This B30 and CR-V 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 CR-V 77.
Efficiency index: B30 51 vs CR-V 80.
Safety-equipment index: B30 92 vs CR-V 91.
Practicality index: B30 61 vs CR-V 66.
Ownership-cover index: B30 not separately scored vs CR-V 60.
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
CR-V leads by 10 points
CR-V has a modest catalogue-index lead, while B30 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
CR-V
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
80/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
66/100
Ownership
60/100
B30
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHonda CR-V
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 66 pts for B30
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CR-V 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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