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Decision summary
BAIC B30 vs Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab: the short answer
Hilux Xtra Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while B30 remains close.
Hilux Xtra Cab starts ZAR 13,600 cheaperB30 from ZAR 519,900 · Hilux Xtra Cab from ZAR 506,300
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
B30
Hilux Xtra Cab
Maximum Power
B30138 kW
Hilux Xtra Cab150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
B30305 Nm
Hilux Xtra Cab500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
Engine Size
B301498 cc
Hilux Xtra Cab2755 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
B3012.41 km/l
Hilux Xtra Cab13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
B30215 mm
Hilux Xtra Cab312 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
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.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
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 Xtra 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 Xtra 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 Xtra Cab
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.
Ninth-generation Hilux Xtra Cab launched in South Africa in 2026
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.
All-new ninth-generation South African model introduced in 2026
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2026
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
Light Commercial Vehicle
Spec
B30
Hilux Xtra Cab
Length
4730 mm
5320 mm
Width
1910 mm
1855 mm
Height
1790 mm
1860 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
312 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
1336.7 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2034 kg
2900 kg
Payload Capacity
459 kg
820 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
6.3 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 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 Xtra Cab
Engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
A156T2H
1GD-FTV
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
2755 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
15.6:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
103.6 mm
Maximum Power
138 kW
150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
500 Nm @ 1600-2800 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
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
176 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.7 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Standard, Sport, Economy, Snow
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
72.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
240.4 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 Xtra Cab
Gearbox
7DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-engine, 4WD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Two-speed transfer case
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
3.909:1
Number of Gears
7
6
Transmission Type
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque converter lock-up
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Floor-mounted automatic selector
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Part-Time 4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Part-time selectable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Electronic rotary selector
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
2.566:1
Low Range
No
Standard
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Transmission Speeds
7
6
Spec
B30
Hilux Xtra Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.41 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
14.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro 2 without OBD
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
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
1056
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
849 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
792 km
Spec
B30
Hilux Xtra Cab
Airbags
6
7
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
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
Front
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Front ELR pretensioners and force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
B30
Hilux Xtra Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
All-speed 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
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Spec
B30
Hilux Xtra Cab
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Optional
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Optional
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather
Spec
B30
Hilux Xtra Cab
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Smart entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Optional
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Dual-zone automatic
Spec
B30
Hilux Xtra Cab
Infotainment System
BAIC DA head unit with DAB radio
12.3-inch Toyota Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
8 speakers
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster
12.3-inch digital cluster
USB Ports
USB-A front; USB-C front and rear
2
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
12.3-inch
Spec
B30
Hilux Xtra Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Optional
Not Available
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, fleet, agricultural and leisure pickup
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
842200 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Flagship
Starting Price
519900
842200
Starting Price Zar
519900
842200
Spec
B30
Hilux Xtra 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 Xtra 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 Xtra Cab 74.
Efficiency index: B30 51 vs Hilux Xtra Cab 52.
Safety-equipment index: B30 92 vs Hilux Xtra Cab 98.
Practicality index: B30 61 vs Hilux Xtra Cab 81.
Ownership-cover index: B30 not separately scored vs Hilux Xtra 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 Xtra Cab leads by 12 points
Hilux Xtra Cab 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
Hilux Xtra Cab
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
81/100
B30
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Hilux Xtra Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 66 pts for B30
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux Xtra 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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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
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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