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BAIC B30 vs Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab: the short answer
Tunland V9 Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while B30 remains close.
B30 starts ZAR 206,000 cheaperB30 from ZAR 519,900 · Tunland V9 Double Cab from ZAR 725,900
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Specification
B30
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Maximum Power
B30138 kW
Tunland V9 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
B30305 Nm
Tunland V9 Double Cab450 Nm
Engine Size
B301498 cc
Tunland V9 Double Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
B3012.41 km/l
Tunland V9 Double Cab11.11 km/l
Ground Clearance
B30215 mm
Tunland V9 Double Cab240 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.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
B30
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
B30
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
B30
Tunland V9 Double Cab
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.
The current V9 shares the newer 5,617 mm body footprint and uses a rear multi-link coil-spring arrangement.
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.
Current South African Tunland V9 range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Full-size double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
B30
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Length
4730 mm
5617 mm
Width
1910 mm
2000 mm
Height
1790 mm
1910 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
3355 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
240 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2305 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2034 kg
3055 kg
Payload Capacity
459 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B30
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
2.0-litre AUCAN Turbocharged Diesel with 48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Code
A156T2H
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
2000 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
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
450 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
8-Speed Automatic
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
7 selectable modes
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 Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
B30
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Gearbox
7DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear electronically controlled differential locks
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
8
Transmission Type
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Electronically controlled
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 Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gearbox Type
Dual-clutch
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Transmission Speeds
7
8
Spec
B30
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.41 km/l
11.11 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro 4
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
11.11 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
60
76
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B30
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Upper and lower child-seat anchors
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Brake priority
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
B30
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
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
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Standard
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
B30
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Seat Material
Leather
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Optional
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Optional
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
10-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Leather
Synthetic leather
Spec
B30
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Power Windows
Standard
All windows
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Optional
Panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Spec
B30
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Infotainment System
BAIC DA head unit with DAB radio
14.6-inch infotainment screen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
6
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
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
14.6-inch
Spec
B30
Tunland V9 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Optional
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Mint Green, Blue, White, Light Grey, Matte Grey, Grey, Black
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
Yes
Spec
B30
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
30 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
7 selectable drive modes
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
4WD
Breakover Angle
21 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B30
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Tyre Size
235/65 R18
265/70 R18 AT
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Non-full-size space-saver spare wheel
Full-size steel wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
18-inch alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Spec
B30
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent suspension
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Multi-link
Spec
B30
Tunland V9 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B30
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Service Plan
7 Years / 90 000 km
5 years / 75,000 km
Spec
B30
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
799900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
519900
799900
Starting Price Zar
519900
799900
Spec
B30
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This B30 and Tunland V9 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 Tunland V9 Double Cab 71.
Efficiency index: B30 51 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 53.
Safety-equipment index: B30 92 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 90.
Practicality index: B30 61 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 84.
Ownership-cover index: B30 not separately scored vs Tunland V9 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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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
Tunland V9 Double Cab leads by 10 points
Tunland V9 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
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
84/100
B30
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFoton Tunland V9 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 66 pts for B30
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tunland V9 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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