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BAIC B30 vs Mahindra S4 Refrigeration: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
S4 Refrigeration starts ZAR 62,751 cheaperB30 from ZAR 519,900 · S4 Refrigeration from ZAR 457,149
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Specification
B30
S4 Refrigeration
Maximum Power
B30138 kW
S4 Refrigeration103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
B30305 Nm
S4 Refrigeration320 Nm
Engine Size
B301498 cc
S4 Refrigeration2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
B3012.41 km/l
S4 Refrigeration13 km/l
Ground Clearance
B30215 mm
S4 Refrigeration210 mm
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Spec
B30
S4 Refrigeration
Model Introduced Year
2025
Not Available
Generation
Current first-generation BAIC B30 for South Africa, introduced locally for the 2025 model year with petrol and self-charging HEV derivatives.
Current local listing
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.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
Van
Model Year
2025
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Van
Vehicle Type
SUV
Van
Tare Mass Kg
-
1955-2055 kg
Spec
B30
S4 Refrigeration
Length
4730 mm
-
Width
1910 mm
-
Height
1790 mm
-
Wheelbase
2820 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2034 kg
3150 kg
Payload Capacity
459 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
B30
S4 Refrigeration
Engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
A156T2H
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
2179 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
320 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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
S4 Refrigeration
Gearbox
7DCT
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Not Applicable
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
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
No
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
Not Applicable
Spec
B30
S4 Refrigeration
Claimed Mileage
12.41 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
15.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.41 km/l
13 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
S4 Refrigeration
Airbags
6
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
B30
S4 Refrigeration
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
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
S4 Refrigeration
Seat Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Optional
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Optional
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Leather
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
B30
S4 Refrigeration
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Applicable
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.7
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
B30
S4 Refrigeration
Infotainment System
BAIC DA head unit with DAB radio
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
8
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
USB-A front; USB-C front and rear
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
Not Available
Touchscreen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
Not Available
Spec
B30
S4 Refrigeration
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Optional
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Mint Green, Blue, White, Light Grey, Matte Grey, Grey, Black
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
Not Available
Spec
B30
S4 Refrigeration
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
30 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
21 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
B30
S4 Refrigeration
Tyre Size
235/65 R18
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Non-full-size space-saver spare wheel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not Applicable
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Spec
B30
S4 Refrigeration
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent suspension
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
B30
S4 Refrigeration
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
B30
S4 Refrigeration
Service Plan
7 Years / 90 000 km
5 years / 90 000 km
Spec
B30
S4 Refrigeration
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
South Africa market model
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
500749 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
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Starting Price
519900
457149
Starting Price Zar
519900
457149
Spec
B30
S4 Refrigeration
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
4 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
4 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
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