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BAIC B30 vs Renault Kwid Limited Edition: the short answer
B30 and Kwid Limited Edition are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Kwid Limited Edition starts ZAR 310,101 cheaperB30 from ZAR 519,900 · Kwid Limited Edition from ZAR 209,799
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
B30
Kwid Limited Edition
Maximum Power
B30138 kW
Kwid Limited Edition50 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
B30305 Nm
Kwid Limited Edition91 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Engine Size
B301498 cc
Kwid Limited Edition999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
B3012.41 km/l
Kwid Limited Edition20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
B30215 mm
Kwid Limited Edition180 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)
Specification evidence leader
B30
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Kwid Limited Edition
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
B30
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Kwid Limited Edition
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
B30
Kwid Limited Edition
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 Africa Kwid Limited Edition 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 South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
-
759 kg
Spec
B30
Kwid Limited Edition
Length
4730 mm
3731 mm
Width
1910 mm
1579 mm
Height
1790 mm
1513 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
2422 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
28 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
279 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
759 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2034 kg
1169 kg
Payload Capacity
459 kg
410 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
4.9 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
965 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
850 mm
Spec
B30
Kwid Limited Edition
Engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
A156T2H
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol injection
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
50 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
91 Nm @ 4250 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
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
5-Speed AMT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
152 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
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
65.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
119.9 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
Kwid Limited Edition
Gearbox
7DCT
AMT
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
5
Transmission Type
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
AMT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
No
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
5
Spec
B30
Kwid Limited Edition
Claimed Mileage
12.41 km/l
20.4 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
19.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
25.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
28 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
12.41 km/l
20.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
28
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
Kwid Limited Edition
Airbags
6
Front airbags
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
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
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
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
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
B30
Kwid Limited Edition
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 Available
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 Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Spec
B30
Kwid Limited Edition
Seat Material
Leather
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Optional
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Optional
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual
Seat Trim
Leather
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
B30
Kwid Limited Edition
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Optional
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
620 l
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Manual / automatic by trim
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
620 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
B30
Kwid Limited Edition
Infotainment System
BAIC DA head unit with DAB radio
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster
Standard
USB Ports
USB-A front; USB-C front and rear
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
B30
Kwid Limited Edition
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Optional
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Mint Green, Blue, White, Light Grey, Matte Grey, Grey, Black
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
Not Available
Spec
B30
Kwid Limited Edition
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
30 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
21 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
180 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
180 mm
Spec
B30
Kwid Limited Edition
Tyre Size
235/65 R18
165/70 R14
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Non-full-size space-saver spare wheel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
14-inch
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Spec
B30
Kwid Limited Edition
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent suspension
MacPherson strut with lower transverse link
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Twist beam suspension with coil spring
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
B30
Kwid Limited Edition
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
118 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
B30
Kwid Limited Edition
Service Plan
7 Years / 90 000 km
2 year / 30 000 km
Spec
B30
Kwid Limited Edition
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
range-specific
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
219999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
range-specific
Starting Price
519900
219999
Starting Price Zar
519900
219999
Spec
B30
Kwid Limited Edition
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This B30 and Kwid Limited Edition 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 Kwid Limited Edition 26.
Efficiency index: B30 51 vs Kwid Limited Edition 76.
Safety-equipment index: B30 92 vs Kwid Limited Edition 91.
Practicality index: B30 61 vs Kwid Limited Edition 52.
Ownership-cover index: B30 not separately scored vs Kwid Limited Edition 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 6 points
B30 and Kwid Limited Edition 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
Kwid Limited Edition
Performance
26/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBAIC B30
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 60 pts for Kwid Limited Edition
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, B30 leads. However, Kwid Limited Edition may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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