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BAIC B30 vs Toyota Hilux Single Cab: the short answer
Hilux Single Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while B30 remains close.
Hilux Single Cab starts ZAR 193,700 cheaperB30 from ZAR 519,900 · Hilux Single Cab from ZAR 326,200
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
B30
Hilux Single Cab
Maximum Power
B30138 kW
Hilux Single Cab110 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
B30305 Nm
Hilux Single Cab400 Nm
Engine Size
B301498 cc
Hilux Single Cab2393 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
B3012.41 km/l
Hilux Single Cab13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
B30215 mm
Hilux Single Cab269 mm
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)
B30
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
Hilux Single Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
B30
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Hilux Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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
B30
Hilux Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
2020
Generation
Current first-generation BAIC B30 for South Africa, introduced locally for the 2025 model year with petrol and self-charging HEV derivatives.
Eighth-generation Hilux Single Cab in Toyota South Africa's current range
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.
Current eighth-generation Toyota South Africa Hilux range
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
Pickup
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Bakkie
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Spec
B30
Hilux Single Cab
Length
4730 mm
5325 mm
Width
1910 mm
1855 mm
Height
1790 mm
1795 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
269 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
484 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2203 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2034 kg
2870 kg
Payload Capacity
459 kg
850 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
6.4 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
992 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
B30
Hilux Single Cab
Engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
2.4-litre Diesel
Engine Code
A156T2H
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
2393 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
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
90 mm
Maximum Power
138 kW
110 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
400 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
4WD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Standard, Sport, Economy, Snow
Standard Eco, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
220 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
Hilux Single Cab
Gearbox
7DCT
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
4WD Part-Time
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Gears
7
6
Transmission Type
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
6-speed manual
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4WD Part-Time
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Standard Switch
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Dual-clutch
6-speed manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
No
Standard
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4WD Part-Time
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Transmission Speeds
7
6
Spec
B30
Hilux Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.41 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
12.41 km/l
13.2 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
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
Hilux Single Cab
Airbags
6
Side, Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard,
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front Buzzer + Light
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front Buzzer + Light
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard,
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
B30
Hilux Single Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
B30
Hilux Single Cab
Seat Material
Leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
Optional
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Optional
4 Spoke Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Without
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Driver & Passenger Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Driver & Passenger Manual
Seat Trim
Leather
Fabric
Spec
B30
Hilux Single Cab
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Manual
Power Windows
Standard
Front One Touch Driver only
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard Remote
Push Button Start
Standard
Rotary (Mechanical)
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Optional
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Manual
Load Bed Length
-
2315 mm
Load Bed Width
-
1575 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
-
2315 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
-
1575 mm
Spec
B30
Hilux Single Cab
Infotainment System
BAIC DA head unit with DAB radio
Toyota Display Audio, DAB
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
Standard 2
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster
Standard TFT
USB Ports
USB-A front; USB-C front and rear
2
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
Toyota Display Audio, DAB
Touchscreen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
Toyota Display Audio, DAB
Spec
B30
Hilux Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Optional
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Mint Green, Blue, White, Light Grey, Matte Grey, Grey, Black
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Commercial and leisure
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
636300 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Flagship
Starting Price
519900
636300
Starting Price Zar
519900
636300
Spec
B30
Hilux Single Cab
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
3 years / 100 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This B30 and Hilux Single Cab 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 Hilux Single Cab 67.
Efficiency index: B30 51 vs Hilux Single Cab 61.
Safety-equipment index: B30 92 vs Hilux Single Cab 93.
Practicality index: B30 61 vs Hilux Single Cab 74.
Ownership-cover index: B30 not separately scored vs Hilux Single Cab 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
Hilux Single Cab leads by 8 points
Hilux Single Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while B30 remains close.
Performance
Hilux Single Cab +8
Efficiency
Hilux Single Cab +10
Safety
Hilux Single Cab +1
Practicality
Hilux Single Cab +13
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hilux Single Cab
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
74/100
B30
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Hilux Single Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 66 pts for B30
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux Single Cab leads. However, B30 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
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.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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