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B40 Plus
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D90
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Spec
B40 Plus
D90
Model Introduced Year
2021
2025
Generation
Current B40 Plus Honor Edition within the locally served first B40 Plus generation, using body-on-frame construction and an electronic part-time 4WD system.
Current South African D90 generation.
Facelift History
The B40 Plus launched in South Africa in October 2021. The current Honor Edition debuted locally in May 2025, adding electric seat adjustment and a sunroof to the City Hunter-based specification; BAIC now presents it as the sole current B40 Plus derivative.
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door body-on-frame off-road SUV
Seven-seat large SUV
Model Year
2021
2025
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Off-road SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
B40 Plus
D90
Length
4630 mm
5046 mm
Width
1925 mm
2016 mm
Height
1871 mm
1876 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
2950 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
532 l
343 l
Kerb Weight
2110 kg
2370 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2535 kg
3100 kg
Payload Capacity
425 kg
730 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3100 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
6.45 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
1000 mm
990 mm
Front Legroom
1045 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
950 mm
Spec
B40 Plus
D90
Engine
2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine
2.0L twin-turbo diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SC20M218Q6B
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
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
165 kW @ 5500 rpm
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
380 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
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
4WD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
17.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort, Eco, Sport, Snow
Sport, Normal, Eco
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
78.2 kW/tonne
67.51 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
180.1 Nm/tonne
210.97 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
B40 Plus
D90
Gearbox
8AT
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
Front-engine four-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Electronic 4WD transfer case
Intelligent/selectable 4WD
Differential Lock
Rear electronic differential lock; Front optional electronic differential lock
Centre + Rear + Front
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic
Torque-converter automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering wheel
Drivetrain
Electronic time-sharing 4WD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Electronic time-sharing 4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Electronic 4WD transfer case
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Optional electronic differential lock
Standard
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Yes
Standard
Axle Layout
Front and rear drive
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock
Standard
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Spec
B40 Plus
D90
Claimed Mileage
9.0 km/l
10.99 km/l
City Mileage
7.6 km/l
8.77 km/l
Highway Mileage
10.6 km/l
12.82 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Euro IV
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
20 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
9.0 km/l
10.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
75
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
824.18
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
735.29 km
Spec
B40 Plus
D90
Airbags
2
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
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
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
B40 Plus
D90
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B40 Plus
D90
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
No
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Monochrome
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
8-way electric + lumbar + massage + heating
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
4-way electric + lumbar + heating + massage + ventilation
Natural White; Metal Ash; Metal Black; Spruce Green
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
B40 Plus
D90
Approach Angle
37 deg
28 deg
Departure Angle
31 deg
25 deg
Wading Depth
600 mm
550 mm
Terrain Modes
Snow, Sport, Comfort, Eco
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Rear axle electronic differential lock
Standard
4WD System Type
Electronic time-sharing 4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
23 deg
20 deg
Wading Depth Mm
600 mm
-
Spec
B40 Plus
D90
Tyre Size
265/65 R17
265/50 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
255/60 R18
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch
20
Tyre Type
All-Terrain
-
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
-
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Wheel Material
Lightweight dual-tone alloy
-
Spec
B40 Plus
D90
Front Suspension
Double wishbone independent front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Five-link non-independent rear suspension
5-link coil spring
Chassis Type
Body-on-frame
-
Spec
B40 Plus
D90
Service Interval
15000 km
-
Service Plan Duration
4 years / 60000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Service Plan Distance
4 years / 60000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Service Plan
4 years / 60000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
B40 Plus
D90
Warranty Years
5 years / 120000 km
5 years / 200000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120000 km
5 years / 200000 km
Warranty
5 years / 120000 km
5 years / 200000 km
Spec
B40 Plus
D90
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
239 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
92 RON or higher petrol
-
Spec
B40 Plus
D90
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
699500 ZAR
899900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Current go-live price
Starting Price
699500
899900
Starting Price Zar
699500
899900
In depth: how these cars differ
This B40 Plus and D90 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: B40 Plus 71 vs D90 82.
Efficiency index: B40 Plus 41 vs D90 45.
Safety-equipment index: B40 Plus 57 vs D90 93.
Practicality index: B40 Plus 67 vs D90 78.
Ownership-cover index: B40 Plus 62 vs D90 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
D90 leads by 15 points
D90 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over B40 Plus.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
D90
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
78/100
B40 Plus
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
41/100
Safety
57/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
62/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV D90
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 61 pts for B40 Plus
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D90 leads. However, B40 Plus may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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