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Deliver 9 LWB High RoofDiesel8-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 757,100ex-showroom
⚡ 128 kW🔧 420 Nm⛽ 10.75 km/l
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Decision summary
BAIC B30 vs LDV Deliver 9: the short answer
B30 and Deliver 9 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
B30 starts ZAR 180,000 cheaperB30 from ZAR 519,900 · Deliver 9 from ZAR 699,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
B30
Deliver 9
Maximum Power
B30138 kW
Deliver 9128 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
B30305 Nm
Deliver 9420 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
B301498 cc
Deliver 91996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
B3012.41 km/l
Deliver 910.75 km/l
Ground Clearance
B30215 mm
Deliver 9Not Officially Disclosed
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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BAIC B30
B30 Elite Adventure
Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
B30
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Deliver 9
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
B30
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Deliver 9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
B30
Deliver 9
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 Deliver 9 generation.
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 later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
Three-seat large panel van
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Van
Vehicle Type
SUV
Van
Spec
B30
Deliver 9
Length
4730 mm
5940 mm
Width
1910 mm
2062 mm
Height
1790 mm
2755 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
3760 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
12330 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2361 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2034 kg
4000 kg
Payload Capacity
459 kg
1580 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
2800 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
7.1 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
B30
Deliver 9
Engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
2.0L turbo diesel
Engine Code
A156T2H
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
15.9:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
83 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Maximum Power
138 kW
128 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
420 Nm @ 1500-2400 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
RWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Standard, Sport, Economy, Snow
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
54.21 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
177.89 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
Deliver 9
Gearbox
7DCT
8-speed ZF automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
8
Transmission Type
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
RWD
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 Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Dual-clutch
Torque-converter automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
No
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Rear-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
7
8
Spec
B30
Deliver 9
Claimed Mileage
12.41 km/l
10.75 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
20 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
12.41 km/l
10.75 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
860.22
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
800 km
Spec
B30
Deliver 9
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
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 Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
B30
Deliver 9
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
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
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Spec
B30
Deliver 9
Seat Material
Leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
Optional
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Optional
Polyurethane
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual
Seat Trim
Leather
Fabric
Spec
B30
Deliver 9
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Optional
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Not Available
Spec
B30
Deliver 9
Infotainment System
BAIC DA head unit with DAB radio
Touchscreen multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster
Not Available
USB Ports
USB-A front; USB-C front and rear
Standard
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B30
Deliver 9
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Optional
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Mint Green, Blue, White, Light Grey, Matte Grey, Grey, Black
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
Not Available
Spec
B30
Deliver 9
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 Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
21 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B30
Deliver 9
Tyre Size
235/65 R18
215/75 R16C
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Non-full-size space-saver spare wheel
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
16
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Spec
B30
Deliver 9
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Leaf spring
Spec
B30
Deliver 9
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
244 g/km
Spec
B30
Deliver 9
Service Plan
7 Years / 90 000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
B30
Deliver 9
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Commercial vehicle
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
757100 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Current go-live price
Starting Price
519900
757100
Starting Price Zar
519900
757100
Spec
B30
Deliver 9
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This B30 and Deliver 9 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 Deliver 9 66.
Efficiency index: B30 51 vs Deliver 9 44.
Safety-equipment index: B30 92 vs Deliver 9 50.
Practicality index: B30 61 vs Deliver 9 78.
Ownership-cover index: B30 not separately scored vs Deliver 9 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
B30 leads by 5 points
B30 and Deliver 9 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
B30
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
Deliver 9
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBAIC B30
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 61 pts for Deliver 9
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, B30 leads. However, Deliver 9 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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