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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
BAIC B30 vs Nissan Navara Double Cab: the short answer
Navara Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while B30 remains close.
Navara Double Cab starts ZAR 26,900 cheaperB30 from ZAR 519,900 · Navara Double Cab from ZAR 493,000
Five key differences
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Specification
B30
Navara Double Cab
Maximum Power
B30138 kW
Navara Double Cab140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
B30305 Nm
Navara Double Cab450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size
B301498 cc
Navara Double Cab2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
B3012.41 km/l
Navara Double Cab13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
B30215 mm
Navara Double Cab221 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
Navara Double 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
Navara Double 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
Navara Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
1997
Generation
Current first-generation BAIC B30 for South Africa, introduced locally for the 2025 model year with petrol and self-charging HEV derivatives.
Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
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.
Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
Double Cab
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
SUV
Double Cab
Body Type Cab
-
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note
-
White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT
Tare Mass Kg
-
2023 kg
Spec
B30
Navara Double Cab
Length
4730 mm
5260 mm
Width
1910 mm
1850 mm
Height
1790 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
3150 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
221 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
1161 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2023 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2034 kg
3115 kg
Payload Capacity
459 kg
1003 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
6.7 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
B30
Navara Double Cab
Engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
A156T2H
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
2488 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
Direct 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
140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
450 Nm @ 2000 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
69.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
222.4 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
Navara Double Cab
Gearbox
7DCT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
4WD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
4WD transfer case
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
7
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
Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Selectable 4WD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Standard
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Dual-clutch
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Available
Low Range
No
Standard
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
7
7
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
B30
Navara Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.41 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
16.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
12.41 km/l
13.9 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
Navara Double Cab
Airbags
6
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
Mint Green, Blue, White, Light Grey, Matte Grey, Grey, Black
See Nissan South Africa Navara Double Cab colour selector
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
18-inch alloy wheels
Wing Mirror Type
-
Chrome door mirrors
Body Type
-
Pickup
Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Power mirrors
Exterior Mirror Folding
-
Auto fold
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Load Bed Liner
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
B30
Navara Double Cab
Approach Angle
25 deg
32.6 deg
Departure Angle
30 deg
26.5 deg
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Selectable 4WD
Breakover Angle
21 deg
23.2 deg
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
23.2 deg
Recovery Hooks
-
Front towing hook
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Ramp-over Angle
-
23.2 deg
Approach Angle Deg
-
32.6 deg
Breakover Angle Deg
-
23.2 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
26.5 deg
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
221 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
221 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Spec
B30
Navara Double Cab
Tyre Size
235/65 R18
255/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Non-full-size space-saver spare wheel
Full-size spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
18
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not Applicable
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Wheel Type
-
18-inch alloy wheels
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Wheel Size Type
-
255/60 R18
Spec
B30
Navara Double Cab
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent suspension
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
5 link with coil spring
Front Track Width
-
1570 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1570 mm
Chassis Type
-
Ladder
Power Steering
-
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Chassis Material
-
Ladder
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson independent suspension
Double wishbone with coil over strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
5 link with coil spring
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link independent suspension
5 link with coil spring
Suspension
-
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Spec
B30
Navara Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
B30
Navara Double Cab
Service Plan
7 Years / 90 000 km
6 years / 90,000 km
Service Interval
-
15000
Maintenance Plan
-
6 years / 90,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15 000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Intervals
-
15000
Spec
B30
Navara Double Cab
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Flagship
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
785700 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Current listed price
Starting Price
519900
785700
Starting Price Zar
519900
785700
Spec
B30
Navara Double Cab
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Years
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Standard
Basic Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Standard
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
Standard
In depth: how these cars differ
This B30 and Navara Double 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 Navara Double Cab 75.
Efficiency index: B30 51 vs Navara Double Cab 58.
Safety-equipment index: B30 92 vs Navara Double Cab 93.
Practicality index: B30 61 vs Navara Double Cab 90.
Ownership-cover index: B30 not separately scored vs Navara Double 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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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
Navara Double Cab leads by 14 points
Navara Double 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
Navara Double Cab
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
90/100
B30
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexNissan Navara Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts
vs 66 pts for B30
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Navara Double Cab 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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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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