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.
Terron 9 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while B30 remains close.
B30 starts ZAR 260,000 cheaperB30 from ZAR 519,900 · Terron 9 from ZAR 779,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
B30
Terron 9
Maximum Power
B30138 kW
Terron 9163 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
B30305 Nm
Terron 9520 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
B301498 cc
Terron 92498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
B3012.41 km/l
Terron 912.66 km/l
Ground Clearance
B30215 mm
Terron 9220 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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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
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Terron 9
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
B30
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Terron 9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
B30
Terron 9
Model Introduced Year
2025
2025
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 Terron 9 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
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
Five-seat double-cab pickup
Model Year
2025
2025
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Pickup
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Spec
B30
Terron 9
Length
4730 mm
5500 mm
Width
1910 mm
1997 mm
Height
1790 mm
1874 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
3300 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
1344 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2440 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2034 kg
3300 kg
Payload Capacity
459 kg
860 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3500 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
6.7 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1010 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1065 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
965 mm
Spec
B30
Terron 9
Engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
2.5L turbo diesel
Engine Code
A156T2H
SC25R
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
2498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94 mm
Maximum Power
138 kW
163 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
520 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
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
11.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.1 sec
Drive Modes
Standard, Sport, Economy, Snow
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
66.80 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
213.11 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
Terron 9
Gearbox
7DCT
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-engine four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic traction management
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Dual-range 4WD
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
8
Transmission Type
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Torque-converter automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque converter
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
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Dual-clutch
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
No
Standard
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Transmission Speeds
7
8
Spec
B30
Terron 9
Claimed Mileage
12.41 km/l
12.66 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
14.29 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro 6
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
12.66 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
1012.66
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
879.12 km
Spec
B30
Terron 9
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
B30
Terron 9
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Standard
Spec
B30
Terron 9
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Optional
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Optional
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Electric
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather
Spec
B30
Terron 9
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Optional
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Dual-zone automatic
Spec
B30
Terron 9
Infotainment System
BAIC DA head unit with DAB radio
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster
12.3
USB Ports
USB-A front; USB-C front and rear
Standard
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
12.3
Touchscreen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
12.3
Spec
B30
Terron 9
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Optional
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Mint Green, Blue, White, Light Grey, Matte Grey, Grey, Black
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
Standard
Spec
B30
Terron 9
Approach Angle
25 deg
29 deg
Departure Angle
30 deg
25 deg
Wading Depth
450 mm
550 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Snow; Mud; Sand
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
21 deg
22 deg
Spec
B30
Terron 9
Tyre Size
235/65 R18
275/55 R20
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
20
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Spec
B30
Terron 9
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent suspension
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Multi-link independent
Spec
B30
Terron 9
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
208 g/km
Spec
B30
Terron 9
Service Plan
7 Years / 90 000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
B30
Terron 9
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Passenger/utility vehicle
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
849900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Current go-live price
Starting Price
519900
849900
Starting Price Zar
519900
849900
Spec
B30
Terron 9
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 Terron 9 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 Terron 9 76.
Efficiency index: B30 51 vs Terron 9 50.
Safety-equipment index: B30 92 vs Terron 9 99.
Practicality index: B30 61 vs Terron 9 88.
Ownership-cover index: B30 not separately scored vs Terron 9 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
Terron 9 leads by 14 points
Terron 9 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
Terron 9
Performance
76/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
88/100
B30
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV Terron 9
leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts
vs 66 pts for B30
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Terron 9 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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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.
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