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B30
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
UNI-S
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
B30
UNI-S
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.
First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades.
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 South African facelift has been announced since the UNI-S entered local retail sale in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
SUV
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger car
Spec
B30
UNI-S
Length
4730 mm
4539 mm
Width
1910 mm
1865 mm
Height
1790 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
2656 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
167 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
475 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2034 kg
1825 kg
Payload Capacity
459 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.66 m
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
UNI-S
Engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
A156T2H
NE15TG-AC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
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
138 kW
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
300 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
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
190 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
3 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 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
UNI-S
Gearbox
7DCT
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
7
Transmission Type
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
DCT
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
FWD
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 Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Dual-clutch
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
7
7
Spec
B30
UNI-S
Claimed Mileage
12.41 km/l
14.49 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
12.41 km/l
14.49 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
60
51
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
UNI-S
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
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Driver and front passenger
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Driver and front passenger
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
UNI-S
Cruise Control
Standard
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 (6 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
540-degree HD panoramic view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Straight-in/straight-out automatic parking
Around View Monitor
Standard
540-degree HD panoramic view
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
B30
UNI-S
Seat Material
Leather
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
Optional
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Front seat cushions
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Optional
Microfiber leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Leather
Microfiber leather
Spec
B30
UNI-S
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
All four windows; one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Standard
Passive entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Optional
Electric panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Automatic climate control
Spec
B30
UNI-S
Infotainment System
BAIC DA head unit with DAB radio
12.8-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster
10.25-inch instrument display
USB Ports
USB-A front; USB-C front and rear
1 USB-A and 1 USB-C in front
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
12.8-inch
Touchscreen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
12.8-inch
Spec
B30
UNI-S
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Optional
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Mint Green, Blue, White, Light Grey, Matte Grey, Grey, Black
Black, Putty Grey, Shadow Grey, Fluorite Grey, Moon White
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
Yes
Spec
B30
UNI-S
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
21 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B30
UNI-S
Tyre Size
235/65 R18
225/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Non-full-size space-saver spare wheel
Temporary-use spare
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Spec
B30
UNI-S
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent suspension
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Multi-link independent
Spec
B30
UNI-S
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
179 g/km
Spec
B30
UNI-S
Service Plan
7 Years / 90 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
B30
UNI-S
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
519900
469900
Starting Price Zar
519900
469900
Spec
B30
UNI-S
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This B30 and UNI-S 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 UNI-S 59.
Efficiency index: B30 51 vs UNI-S 55.
Safety-equipment index: B30 92 vs UNI-S 92.
Practicality index: B30 61 vs UNI-S 68.
Ownership-cover index: B30 not separately scored vs UNI-S 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
UNI-S leads by 3 points
B30 and UNI-S 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
UNI-S
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
68/100
B30
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan UNI-S
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 66 pts for B30
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, UNI-S 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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