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T60 Max Luxe 4WD Double Cab 6-Speed ManualDiesel6-Speed ManualCurrent
ZAR 750,000ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW🔧 500 Nm⛽ 10.75 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
BAIC B30 vs LDV T60 Double Cab: the short answer
T60 Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while B30 remains close.
T60 Double Cab starts ZAR 39,900 cheaperB30 from ZAR 519,900 · T60 Double Cab from ZAR 480,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
B30
T60 Double Cab
Maximum Power
B30138 kW
T60 Double Cab160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
B30305 Nm
T60 Double Cab500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
B301498 cc
T60 Double Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
B3012.41 km/l
T60 Double Cab10.75 km/l
Ground Clearance
B30215 mm
T60 Double Cab215 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
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
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
T60 Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
B30
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
T60 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
B30
T60 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
2024
Generation
Current first-generation BAIC B30 for South Africa, introduced locally for the 2025 model year with petrol and self-charging HEV derivatives.
Current South African T60 Double Cab generation.
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.
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
Five-seat double-cab pickup
Model Year
2025
2024
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Pickup
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Spec
B30
T60 Double Cab
Length
4730 mm
5365 mm
Width
1910 mm
1900 mm
Height
1790 mm
1809 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
3155 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
215 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
73 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
1190 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2034 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
459 kg
975 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
6.3 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
965 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
880 mm
Spec
B30
T60 Double Cab
Engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
2.0L bi-turbo diesel
Engine Code
A156T2H
SC20M218Q6B
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
15.9:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
83 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Maximum Power
138 kW
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 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
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
170 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
Eco, Normal, Power
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
77.11 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
240.96 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
T60 Double Cab
Gearbox
7DCT
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-engine four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Dual-range part-time 4WD
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
6
Transmission Type
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Dual-clutch
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.48:1
Low Range
No
Standard
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Selectable part-time 4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Transmission Speeds
7
6
Spec
B30
T60 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.41 km/l
10.75 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
8.85 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
12.82 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
73 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
12.41 km/l
10.75 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
73
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
784.95
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B30
T60 Double Cab
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
B30
T60 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B30
T60 Double Cab
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Optional
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Optional
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather
Spec
B30
T60 Double Cab
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Optional
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Automatic
Spec
B30
T60 Double Cab
Infotainment System
BAIC DA head unit with DAB radio
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
USB-A front; USB-C front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B30
T60 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Optional
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Mint Green, Blue, White, Light Grey, Matte Grey, Grey, Black
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
Not Available
Spec
B30
T60 Double Cab
Approach Angle
25 deg
27 deg
Departure Angle
30 deg
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
450 mm
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
21 deg
21.3 deg
Spec
B30
T60 Double Cab
Tyre Size
235/65 R18
255/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Non-full-size space-saver spare wheel
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
18
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Mechanical
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Spec
B30
T60 Double Cab
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent suspension
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Leaf spring rigid axle
Spec
B30
T60 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
244 g/km
Spec
B30
T60 Double Cab
Service Plan
7 Years / 90 000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
B30
T60 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Passenger/utility vehicle
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
750000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Current go-live price
Starting Price
519900
750000
Starting Price Zar
519900
750000
Spec
B30
T60 Double Cab
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This B30 and T60 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 T60 Double Cab 82.
Efficiency index: B30 51 vs T60 Double Cab 44.
Safety-equipment index: B30 92 vs T60 Double Cab 87.
Practicality index: B30 61 vs T60 Double Cab 87.
Ownership-cover index: B30 not separately scored vs T60 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
T60 Double Cab leads by 11 points
T60 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
T60 Double Cab
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
87/100
B30
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV T60 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 66 pts for B30
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T60 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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