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B30
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
T1
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
B30
T1
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
-
3808 kg
Tare Mass Kg
-
1811 kg
Spec
B30
T1
Length
4730 mm
4705 mm
Width
1910 mm
1967 mm
Height
1790 mm
1840 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
1811 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2034 kg
2208 kg
Payload Capacity
459 kg
375 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
Spec
B30
T1
Engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
A156T2H
SQRF4J20
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.2:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
80.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
98.12 mm
Maximum Power
138 kW
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
375 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
4WD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
180 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
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
T1
Gearbox
7DCT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
4WD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
7
Transmission Type
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
7DCT
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
4WD
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
7DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
No
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
7
Spec
B30
T1
Claimed Mileage
12.41 km/l
11.1 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
9.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.41 km/l
11.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
70
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
T1
Airbags
6
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
B30
T1
Cruise Control
Standard
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
B30
T1
Seat Material
Leather
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Heated Seats
Optional
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Multi
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
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Spec
B30
T1
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
50W
Sunroof
Optional
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
1455 l
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
1455 l
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
9.0
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Remote Engine Start
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Non-full-size space-saver spare wheel
145/80 R18 space saver
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
B30
T1
Infotainment System
BAIC DA head unit with DAB radio
15.6-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
9 Sony Speakers
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster
10.25-inch
USB Ports
USB-A front; USB-C front and rear
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
15.6-inch
Touchscreen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
15.6-inch
Spec
B30
T1
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
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
Not Available
Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Headlight Type
Standard
Yes
Spec
B30
T1
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
30 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
21 deg
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Ground Clearance Max
-
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
190 mm
Crawl Control
-
Yes
Spec
B30
T1
Tyre Size
235/65 R18
235/60 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Non-full-size space-saver spare wheel
145/80 R18 space saver
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
19
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not Applicable
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
750 kg
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Non-full-size space-saver spare wheel
145/80 R18 space saver
Electric Park Brake
-
Yes
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
B30
T1
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Track Width
-
1690 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1700 mm
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson independent suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link independent suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
B30
T1
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
203 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
B30
T1
Service Plan
7 Years / 90 000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Spec
B30
T1
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
South Africa market model
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
634900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
flagship
Starting Price
519900
634900
Starting Price Zar
519900
634900
Spec
B30
T1
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This B30 and T1 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 77.
Efficiency index: B30 51 vs T1 44.
Safety-equipment index: B30 92 vs T1 93.
Practicality index: B30 61 vs T1 67.
Ownership-cover index: B30 not separately scored vs T1 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
T1 leads by 6 points
B30 and T1 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
T1
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
67/100
B30
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T1
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 66 pts for B30
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T1 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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