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.
B30 and UX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
B30 starts ZAR 437,200 cheaperB30 from ZAR 519,900 · UX from ZAR 957,100
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
B30
UX
Maximum Power
B30138 kW
UX146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
B30305 Nm
UX188 Nm
Engine Size
B301498 cc
UX2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
B3012.41 km/l
UX23.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
B30215 mm
UX160 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
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
UX
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
B30
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
UX
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
B30
UX
Model Introduced Year
2025
2019
Generation
Current first-generation BAIC B30 for South Africa, introduced locally for the 2025 model year with petrol and self-charging HEV derivatives.
Current Lexus UX compact luxury crossover with the 300h hybrid powertrain
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.
Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
SUV
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1585 kg
Spec
B30
UX
Length
4730 mm
4495 mm
Width
1910 mm
1840 mm
Height
1790 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
43 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
268 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1585 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2034 kg
2110 kg
Payload Capacity
459 kg
525 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.2 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
B30
UX
Engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
A156T2H
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
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
146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
188 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
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
e-CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
177 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.1 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Standard, Sport, Economy, Snow
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport
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
UX
Gearbox
7DCT
ECVT
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Number of Gears
7
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
ECVT
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
FWD
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
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Dual-clutch
ECVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
No
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
Not Applicable
Spec
B30
UX
Claimed Mileage
12.41 km/l
23.8 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
19.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
27.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
43 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
12.41 km/l
23.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
43
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
UX
Airbags
6
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard,,
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard Auto Location
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
B30
UX
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
-
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Standard
EMV// With guidelines
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Auto,Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Standard
EMV// With guidelines
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
-
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Standard
Spec
B30
UX
Seat Material
Leather
Synthetic Leather
Heated Seats
Optional
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Optional
3 Spoke/ Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
60:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
-
Seat Trim
Leather
Synthetic Leather
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40 -
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Cup Holders
-
Standard
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard TFT,12.3-inch
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver 2-way,Power
Spec
B30
UX
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
Standard
-
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Optional
-
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Auto Dual zone
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone automatic
Auto Dual zone
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
B30
UX
Infotainment System
BAIC DA head unit with DAB radio
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
Standard 13
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster
Standard TFT,12.3-inch
USB Ports
USB-A front; USB-C front and rear
Standard 4PCs
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Touchscreen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Navigation System
-
Standard/ EMV
Infotainment Screen Size
14.6-inch central touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Audio Speakers
8
Standard 13
Audio System
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 4PCs
Connected Services
-
Standard
Spec
B30
UX
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Optional
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Mint Green, Blue, White, Light Grey, Matte Grey, Grey, Black
Graphite Black GF, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Titanium, White Nova
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
Not Available
Spec
B30
UX
Approach Angle
25 deg
-
Departure Angle
30 deg
-
Wading Depth
450 mm
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
-
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
21 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
-
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
160 mm
Spec
B30
UX
Tyre Size
235/65 R18
Run Flat
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid
Spare Wheel Type
Non-full-size space-saver spare wheel
-
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
Run Flat
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electric
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Spec
B30
UX
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent suspension
MacPherson -
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Wishbone - Trailing
Front Track Width
-
1550 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1550 mm
Spec
B30
UX
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
96 g/km
Spec
B30
UX
Service Plan
7 Years / 90 000 km
-
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000km
Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 160,000km
Spec
B30
UX
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
957100 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Base
Starting Price
519900
957100
Starting Price Zar
519900
957100
Spec
B30
UX
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
7 years / 105,000km
In depth: how these cars differ
This B30 and UX 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 UX 55.
Efficiency index: B30 51 vs UX 92.
Safety-equipment index: B30 92 vs UX 93.
Practicality index: B30 61 vs UX 55.
Ownership-cover index: B30 not separately scored vs UX 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
UX leads by 6 points
B30 and UX 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
UX
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
92/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
55/100
B30
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus UX
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 66 pts for B30
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, UX 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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