BAIC B30 vs Jetour T1 i-DM

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

BAIC B30 in South Africa

BAIC B30

B30 Elite Adventure Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 519,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 138 kW 🔧 305 Nm ⛽ 12.41 km/l
VS
Jetour T1 i-DM in South Africa

Jetour T1 i-DM

T1 i-DM Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 689,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 100 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ 90.9 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

BAIC B30 vs Jetour T1 i-DM: the short answer

B30 and T1 i-DM are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

B30 starts ZAR 170,000 cheaper B30 from ZAR 519,900 · T1 i-DM from ZAR 689,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification B30 T1 i-DM
Maximum Power B30138 kW T1 i-DM100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque B30305 Nm T1 i-DM220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size B301498 cc T1 i-DM1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy B3012.41 km/l T1 i-DM90.9 km/l
Ground Clearance B30215 mm T1 i-DM190 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

B30

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance
Specification evidence leader

T1 i-DM

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

B30

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

T1 i-DM

  • 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

Spec B30 T1 i-DM
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 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 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Five-door mid-size SUV SUV
Model Year 2025 Current
Production Status active Active
Segment Mid-size SUV SUV
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg - 3948 kg
Tare Mass Kg - 2048 kg
Spec B30 T1 i-DM
Length 4730 mm 4705 mm
Width 1910 mm 1967 mm
Height 1790 mm 1843 mm
Wheelbase 2820 mm 2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 215 mm 190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 l 70 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed 574 l
Kerb Weight 1575 kg 2048 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2034 kg 2348 kg
Payload Capacity 459 kg 300 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 5.7 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1030 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1010 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1050 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 930 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This B30 and T1 i-DM 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 T1 i-DM 41.

Efficiency index: B30 51 vs T1 i-DM 98.

Safety-equipment index: B30 92 vs T1 i-DM 93.

Practicality index: B30 61 vs T1 i-DM 66.

Ownership-cover index: B30 not separately scored vs T1 i-DM 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

T1 i-DM leads by 6 points

B30 and T1 i-DM are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 72 /100
Lead 6 points
Data 64% source coverage
72
#1 Evidence leader

T1 i-DM

64% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 98 Check Performance 41
Performance 41
Efficiency 98
Safety 93
Practicality 66
Leads by 6 points
66
#2

B30

70% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 59
Efficiency 51
Safety 92
Practicality 61
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance B30 +18 Efficiency T1 i-DM +47 Safety T1 i-DM +1 Practicality T1 i-DM +5

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

T1 i-DM

Performance 41/100
Efficiency 98/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 66/100

B30

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 61/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Jetour T1 i-DM leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts vs 66 pts for B30

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T1 i-DM 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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B30 vs T1 i-DM questions

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.