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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Outlander
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
B30
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Outlander
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Spec
B30
Outlander
Model Introduced Year
2025
2022
Generation
Current first-generation BAIC B30 for South Africa, introduced locally for the 2025 model year with petrol and self-charging HEV derivatives.
Fourth-generation Outlander
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 2026 South African specification including Edition 25.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
SUV
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Medium seven-seat SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
B30
Outlander
Length
4730 mm
4710 mm
Width
1910 mm
1862 mm
Height
1790 mm
1745 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
2706 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
205 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1690 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2034 kg
2355 kg
Payload Capacity
459 kg
665 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.5 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
986 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
950 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1058 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1014 mm
Spec
B30
Outlander
Engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
A156T2H
PR25DD
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
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
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
89 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
100 mm
Maximum Power
138 kW
135 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
245 Nm @ 3600 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
AWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
187 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
17.8 sec
Drive Modes
Standard, Sport, Economy, Snow
Eco, Normal, Tarmac, Gravel, Snow, Mud
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
79.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
145 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
Outlander
Gearbox
7DCT
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
5.694
Number of Gears
7
1
Transmission Type
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
CVT automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
AWD
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
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Gearbox Type
Dual-clutch
Continuously variable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
No
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transmission Speeds
7
1
Spec
B30
Outlander
Claimed Mileage
12.41 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
14.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Real-world Mileage
12.41 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
55
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
679
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
703 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
631 km
Spec
B30
Outlander
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
B30
Outlander
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
No
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
No
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
No
Spec
B30
Outlander
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Optional
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
No
Steering Wheel Material
Optional
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
8-way power adjustable with lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
4-way manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather-appointed
Spec
B30
Outlander
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Three-zone automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Optional
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Three-zone automatic
Spec
B30
Outlander
Infotainment System
BAIC DA head unit with DAB radio
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
10
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster
12.3-inch
USB Ports
USB-A front; USB-C front and rear
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
9-inch
Touchscreen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
9-inch
Spec
B30
Outlander
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Optional
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Mint Green, Blue, White, Light Grey, Matte Grey, Grey, Black
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Black Diamond
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
Yes
Spec
B30
Outlander
Approach Angle
25 deg
19.4 deg
Departure Angle
30 deg
22.9 deg
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
No
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
21 deg
18.1 deg
Spec
B30
Outlander
Tyre Size
235/65 R18
255/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Non-full-size space-saver spare wheel
Space-saver
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
20-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electric parking brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Spec
B30
Outlander
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Multi-link
Spec
B30
Outlander
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
185 g/km
Spec
B30
Outlander
Service Plan
7 Years / 90 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Spec
B30
Outlander
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
819995 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
519900
819995
Starting Price Zar
519900
819995
Spec
B30
Outlander
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 Outlander 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 Outlander 56.
Efficiency index: B30 51 vs Outlander 49.
Safety-equipment index: B30 92 vs Outlander 76.
Practicality index: B30 61 vs Outlander 64.
Ownership-cover index: B30 not separately scored vs Outlander 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
B30 leads by 4 points
B30 and Outlander 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
Outlander
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBAIC B30
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 62 pts for Outlander
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, B30 leads. However, Outlander may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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