Source type: BAIC South Africa official model page and brochure
BAIC B40 Plus vs Suzuki Eeco
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.
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BAIC B40 Plus
Honor Edition
Petrol
8-Speed Automatic
Current
ZAR 699,500
ex-showroom
⚡ 165 kW
🔧 380 Nm
⛽ 9.0 km/l
VS
Suzuki Eeco
1.2 Passenger Van MT
Petrol
5-Speed Manual
Current
ZAR 219,900
ex-showroom
⚡ 61 kW
🔧 103 Nm
⛽ 16.9 km/l
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Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
BAIC B40 Plus vs Suzuki Eeco: the short answer
B40 Plus holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Eeco.
Eeco starts ZAR 502,600 cheaper
B40 Plus from ZAR 699,500 · Eeco from ZAR 196,900
Five key differences
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| Specification | B40 Plus | Eeco |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | B40 Plus165 kW @ 5500 rpm | Eeco61 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | B40 Plus380 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm | Eeco103 Nm @ 3000 rpm |
| Engine Size | B40 Plus1998 cc | Eeco1197 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | B40 Plus9.0 km/l | Eeco16.9 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | B40 Plus210 mm | Eeco170 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Official OEM South Africa
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
B40 Plus
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
- Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Practicality
Eeco
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
- Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
B40 Plus
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Eeco
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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| Spec | B40 Plus | Eeco |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2021 | 2017 |
| 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. | Second-generation Eeco on dedicated commercial platform with purpose-built high-roof body; G12B engine consistent across the Eeco's SA lifespan; commercial application specific, not shared with passenger vehicle range |
| 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. | Second-generation Eeco in SA since 2017; minor exterior and interior updates in 2021; specification has remained stable — the buyer segment does not require frequent feature updates |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2025 | 2021 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | Five-door body-on-frame off-road SUV | Van |
| Model Year | 2021 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Off-road SUV | Van |
| Vehicle Type | SUV | Van |
| Color Note | - | Solid White, Metallic Silver |
| Dealer Stock Note | - | Mid grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Tare Mass Kg | - | 905 kg |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Eeco |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4630 mm | 3675 mm |
| Width | 1925 mm | 1475 mm |
| Height | 1871 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2745 mm | 2350 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 210 mm | 170 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 190 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 l | 35 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 532 l | 120 l |
| Kerb Weight | 2110 kg | 905 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2535 kg | 1280 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 425 kg | 390 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | Not Officially Disclosed | 4.5 m |
| Front Headroom | 1010 mm | 1020 mm |
| Rear Headroom | 1000 mm | 1000 mm |
| Front Legroom | 1045 mm | 930 mm |
| Rear Legroom | 900 mm | 750 mm |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Eeco |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol |
| Engine Code | Not Officially Disclosed | G12B |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | 1998 cc | 1197 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | Inline |
| Valves | Not Officially Disclosed | 8 |
| Valves per Cylinder | Not Officially Disclosed | 2 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Naturally Aspirated |
| Fuel System | Not Officially Disclosed | Multi-Point Injection |
| Compression Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 9.5:1 |
| Bore | Not Officially Disclosed | 68.5 mm |
| Stroke | Not Officially Disclosed | 81.3 mm |
| Maximum Power | 165 kW @ 5500 rpm | 61 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 380 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm | 103 Nm @ 3000 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 | FWD |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic | 5-Speed Manual |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.9 sec | 17.0 sec |
| Quarter Mile | 17.2 sec | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | Comfort, Eco, Sport, Snow | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Launch Control | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rev Limiter | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 78.2 kW/tonne | 67.4 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | 180.1 Nm/tonne | 113.8 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 | Eeco |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8AT | 5-Speed Manual |
| Drivetrain Layout | 4WD | Front Wheel Drive |
| LSD Available | No | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case | Electronic 4WD transfer case | Not Applicable |
| Differential Lock | Rear electronic differential lock; Front optional electronic differential lock | Not Applicable |
| Paddle Shifters | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Final Drive Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 4.529:1 |
| Number of Gears | 8 | 5 |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | Manual |
| Clutch Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Single Dry Plate Diaphragm |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Type | Not Officially Disclosed | 5-Speed Manual |
| Drivetrain | Electronic time-sharing 4WD | FWD |
| 4WD Engagement | Electronic time-sharing 4WD | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Hi Range | Standard | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Lo Range | Yes | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Selector | Electronic 4WD transfer case | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Front Differential Lock | Optional electronic differential lock | Not Applicable |
| Gearbox Type | Automatic | 5-Speed Manual |
| Low Range Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Low Range | Yes | Not Applicable |
| Axle Layout | Front and rear drive | FWD |
| Rear Differential Lock | Electronic differential lock | Not Applicable |
| Transmission Speeds | 8 | 5 |
| Engine Position | - | Transverse Front-Mounted |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | - | 3.2 |
| Differential Type Front | - | Not Available |
| Differential Type Rear | - | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Guard | - | Not Available |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Eeco |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 9.0 km/l | 16.9 km/l |
| City Mileage | 7.6 km/l | 14.7 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | 10.6 km/l | 20.0 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 l | 35 l |
| Emission Standard | Euro IV | Euro 5 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Auto Start Stop | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Real-world Mileage | 9.0 km/l | 16.9 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 75 | 35 |
| 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 | B40 Plus | Eeco |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 2 | 2 |
| ABS | Standard | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Traction Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Hill Descent Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | Standard | Not Available |
| Child Safety Lock | Standard | Standard |
| ISOFIX Mounts | Standard | Not Available |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Standard | Not Available |
| Engine Immobiliser | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | Standard | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Standard | Front Seats |
| Front Parking Sensors | Standard | Not Available |
| AEB | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| BA | Standard | Standard |
| Brake Override System | Standard | Not Available |
| Curtain Airbags | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Driver Airbag | Standard | 2 |
| EBD | Standard | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | Standard | Standard |
| Hill Hold | Standard | Not Available |
| Passenger Airbag | Standard | 2 |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Standard | Front Seats |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Standard | Front Seats |
| Side Airbags | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Stability Control | Standard | Not Available |
| TCS | Standard | Not Available |
| Knee Airbag | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| ABS EBD | Standard | Standard |
| Central Locking | - | Manual Central Locking |
| Side Impact Beams | - | Standard |
| Speed Alert System | - | Not Available |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | - | Not Available |
| Safety Rating | - | Not Independently Rated — Commercial Vehicle |
| Whiplash Protection | - | Basic Head Restraints |
| Lane Change Warning | - | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | - | Not Available |
| Anti Theft Alarm | - | Not Available |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | - | 2 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | - | 2 |
| ESC With Traction Control | - | Not Available |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Eeco |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Lane Keep Assist | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Lane Departure Warning | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Parking Sensors | Standard | Not Available |
| Rear View Camera | Yes | Not Available |
| 360 Degree Camera | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Auto Highbeam | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Auto Wipers | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Standard | Not Available |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Not Available |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Park Assist | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Around View Monitor | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Warning | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Auto Lights | - | Not Available |
| EV Mode | - | Not Available |
| Emergency Braking | - | Not Available |
| Front Camera | - | Not Available |
| Parking Distance Sensors | - | Not Available |
| Parking Sensor | - | Not Available |
| Pre-Collision System | - | Not Available |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | - | Not Available |
| Rear View Camera | - | Not Available |
| Reverse Camera Type | - | Not Available |
| Reversing Camera | - | Not Available |
| Surround View Camera | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Eeco |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Leather | Vinyl (Wipe-Clean Commercial Grade) |
| Heated Seats | No | Not Applicable |
| Ventilated Seats | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Ambient Lighting | Monochrome | Not Applicable |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Urethane |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Standard | Third Row Fold Flat |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 6-way electric | Manual 4-Way Driver |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | 6-way electric | Manual 4-Way Driver |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Vinyl (Wipe-Clean Commercial Grade) |
| Seat Adjustment | - | Manual 4-Way Driver |
| Steering Type | - | Hydraulic Power Assisted Steering |
| Steering Adjustment | - | Tilt Adjustable |
| Folding Rear Seats | - | Third Row Fold Flat |
| Front Armrest | - | Not Available |
| Rear Armrest | - | Not Available |
| Front Shoulder Room | - | 1200 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | - | 1180 mm |
| Cup Holders | - | 2 |
| Rear AC Vents | - | Rear Roof-Mounted AC Vents |
| Rear USB Ports | - | 0 |
| Instrument Cluster Type | - | Basic Analogue Gauges |
| Interior Colour Options | - | 1 |
| Driver Lumbar Support | - | Not Available |
| Door Map Pockets | - | Driver Door Pocket Only |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | - | Manual 4-Way Driver |
| Fabric Seats | - | Vinyl (Wipe-Clean Commercial Grade) |
| Armrest Front | - | Not Available |
| Armrest Rear | - | Not Available |
| Boot Space Seats Down | - | 800 |
| Driver Seat | - | Manual 4-Way Driver |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | - | Commercial two-seat cab, vinyl floor covering, manual air-conditioning, analogue instrument cluster, AM/FM radio, power steering, high-roof cargo area with approximately 1.9m internal height |
| Interior Trim Colour | - | 1 |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | - | Vinyl (Wipe-Clean Commercial Grade) |
| Interior Colours | - | 1 |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | - | Not Available |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | - | Not Available |
| Seat Belt Warning | - | Front Seats |
| Seat Fold Type | - | Third Row Fold Flat |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Eeco |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Control | Dual-zone automatic | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Power Windows | Standard | Front Windows Only |
| Keyless Entry | Standard | Not Available |
| Push Button Start | Standard | Not Available |
| Wireless Charging | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Sunroof | Standard | Not Available |
| Electric Tailgate | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Standard | Not Available |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | 965 l | 800 l |
| AC Type | Dual-zone automatic | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | 11.1 L/100 km | 5.9 |
| Load Bed Length | - | 1750 mm |
| Load Bed Width | - | 1250 mm |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Not Available |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | - | Not Available |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | 965 l | 800 l |
| Rear Window Defroster | - | Standard |
| Electric Mirror Folding | - | Manual Fold |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | - | Not Available |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | - | Not Available |
| 12V Accessory Socket | - | 1 x 12V Socket |
| Speed Limiter | - | Not Available |
| Adaptive Dampers | - | Not Available |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | - | Not Available |
| Climate Zones | - | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | - | Front Windows Only |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | - | Not Available |
| Engine Start Stop | Standard | Not Available |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Standard | Not Available |
| Engine Warranty | - | 2 Years |
| Front Armrest | - | Not Available |
| Front Power Outlet | - | 1 x 12V Socket |
| Glovebox Cooling | - | Driver Door Pocket Only |
| Hill Start Assist | - | Not Available |
| Panoramic Roof | Standard | Not Available |
| Performance Data Logger | - | Not Available |
| Power Mirrors | - | Front Windows Only |
| Push Button Start | Standard | Not Available |
| Rear Defogger | - | Standard |
| Rear Seat Split | - | Third Row Fold Flat |
| Rear Wing | - | Not Available |
| Rev Matching | - | Not Available |
| Seat Type | - | Vinyl (Wipe-Clean Commercial Grade) |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | - | Front Seats |
| Spare Wheel | Full-size spare | Full Size Spare |
| Speed Alert System | - | Not Available |
| Stabilizer Bar | - | Standard |
| Steering Mounted Controls | - | Not Available |
| Telescopic Steering | - | Tilt Adjustable |
| Tilt Steering | - | Tilt Adjustable |
| Voice Command | - | Not Available |
| Voice Command Support | - | Not Available |
| Accelerator 0 100 | - | 17.0 sec |
| Air Conditioning | Dual-zone automatic | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Battery Preconditioning | - | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | - | Not Available |
| Bottle Holders | - | 2 |
| Canopy Fitment | - | Not Available |
| Centre Console | - | Not Available |
| Common Rail Injection | - | Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI) |
| Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Difflock | - | Not Available |
| Digital Speedometer | - | Basic Analogue Gauges |
| Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors | - | Manual Fold |
| Front Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Front Wiper | - | Not Available |
| Front Wipers Type | - | Not Available |
| Glove Box | - | Driver Door Pocket Only |
| Intelligent Battery System | - | Not Available |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | - | Not Available |
| Lift Gate | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Cover | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Light | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Steps | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Depth Mm | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Length Mm | - | 1750 mm |
| Loadbox Rope Hooks | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Width Mm | - | 1250 mm |
| Manual Aircon | - | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Mirror | - | Manual Fold Flat Mirrors |
| One Pedal Driving | - | Not Available |
| Passive Entry Start | - | Not Available |
| Power Socket 12v | - | 1 x 12V Socket |
| Powered Tailgate | - | Not Available |
| Rear Air Conditioning | - | Rear Roof-Mounted AC Vents |
| Rear Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Rear Electric Motor | - | Not Available |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | - | Not Available |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | - | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | - | Manual Central Locking |
| Remote Side Mirror | - | Manual Fold Flat Mirrors |
| Rim Size | 17-inch | 13 Inches |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | - | Not Available |
| Side Impact Bars | - | Standard |
| Sonar | - | Not Available |
| Sound System | 6 | 2 |
| Source Model Column | - | eeco |
| Sport Plus Mode | - | Not Available |
| Sports Bar | - | Not Available |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | - | Standard |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | - | Not Available |
| Steering Column Adjustment | - | Tilt Adjustable |
| Sub Frame | - | Monocoque |
| Surround View Monitor | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Tailgate Damper | - | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | - | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | - | Not Available |
| TPMS | Standard | Not Available |
| Trim Level | - | mid |
| Unlocking | Standard | Not Available |
| Variant Role | - | Commercial utility derivative |
| Vdc | - | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Grid | - | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | - | Not Available |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | - | Not Available |
| Walk Away Lock | - | Not Available |
| Wireless Charger | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Eeco |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch central infotainment system | No Infotainment — Basic Radio Provision |
| Apple CarPlay | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Android Auto | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Standard | Not Available |
| Number of Speakers | 6 | 2 |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster | Not Applicable |
| USB Ports | Not Officially Disclosed | 0 |
| Infotainment Screen | 10.25-inch central touchscreen | No Infotainment — Basic Radio Provision |
| Touchscreen | 10.25-inch central touchscreen | No Infotainment — Basic Radio Provision |
| Navigation System | - | Not Available |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Wireless Android Auto | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| FM Radio | - | AM/FM Radio Ready |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Not Available |
| Voice Recognition | - | Not Available |
| AUX Input | - | Not Available |
| Infotainment Screen Size | 10.25-inch central touchscreen | No Infotainment — Basic Radio Provision |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | - | Not Available |
| Audio Controls On Steering | - | Not Available |
| Infotainment Display | - | No Infotainment — Basic Radio Provision |
| Rear Usb | - | 0 |
| Audio | - | AM/FM Radio Ready |
| Audio Speakers | 6 | 2 |
| Audio System | - | AM/FM Radio Ready |
| Display Audio | - | No Infotainment — Basic Radio Provision |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | - | 0 |
| Multi Information Display | - | Basic Analogue Gauges |
| Connected Services | - | Not Available |
| Voice Control | - | Not Available |
| Smartphone Connectivity | - | Not Available |
| Radio | - | AM/FM Radio Ready |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Eeco |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | Standard | Halogen Headlamps |
| Daytime Running Lamps | LED | Not Available |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Not Available |
| Roof Rails | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Alloy Wheel Design | Lightweight dual-tone alloy | Steel Wheels with Hub Caps |
| Exterior Colour Options | Ice White, Onyx Black, Desert Red, Ocean Blue, Future Grey, Forest Green | 3 |
| Headlights | Standard | Halogen Headlamps |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | - | Not Available |
| Body Cladding | - | Not Available |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Not Available |
| Roof Type | - | Standard Fixed Roof |
| Wing Mirror Type | - | Manual Fold Flat Mirrors |
| Rear Wiper | - | Not Available |
| Door Handle Finish | - | Black Door Handles |
| Body Type | - | Van |
| DRL | LED | Not Available |
| Fog Lights | - | Not Available |
| Front Fog Lights | - | Not Available |
| Led Headlights | Standard | Halogen Headlamps |
| Auto Headlights | - | Not Available |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Not Available |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | Not Available |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | - | Not Available |
| Exterior Colour Options | - | 2 |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | - | Black Door Handles |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | - | Front Windows Only |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | - | Manual Fold |
| Front Fog Lamps | Yes | Not Available |
| Headlamp Levelling | - | Halogen Headlamps |
| Headlamps | Standard | Halogen Headlamps |
| Headlight Type | Standard | Halogen Headlamps |
| Load Bed Liner | - | Not Available |
| Active Exhaust | - | Not Available |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Not Available |
| Sunroof Slide | - | Not Available |
| Sunroof Tilt | - | Not Available |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Eeco |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | 37 deg | 22 deg |
| Departure Angle | 31 deg | 30 deg |
| Wading Depth | 600 mm | 0 mm |
| Terrain Modes | Snow, Sport, Comfort, Eco | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | Rear axle electronic differential lock | Not Applicable |
| 4WD System Type | Electronic time-sharing 4WD | Not Applicable |
| Breakover Angle | 23 deg | 0 deg |
| Wading Depth Mm | 600 mm | 0 mm |
| Underbody Protection | - | Not Available |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | - | 0 deg |
| Recovery Hooks | - | 1 Rear Tow Hook |
| Hill Descent Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Ramp-over Angle | - | 0 deg |
| Approach Angle Deg | - | 22 deg |
| Departure Angle Deg | - | 30 deg |
| Energy Recovery Display | - | Not Available |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | - | Not Available |
| Ground Clearance Max | - | 170 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | - | 170 mm |
| Off Road Descent Control | - | Not Available |
| Off Road Traction Assist | - | Not Available |
| Crawl Control | - | Not Available |
| Rear Skid Plate Guard | - | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Fuel Tank | - | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Transfer Case | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Mud | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Normal | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Rock | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Sand | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Snow | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Response System | - | Not Available |
| Underbody Camera | - | Not Available |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Eeco |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 265/65 R17 | 155 R13 C |
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Drum |
| Spare Wheel Type | Full-size spare | Full Size Spare |
| Wheel Rim Size | 17-inch | 13 Inches |
| Tyre Type | All-Terrain | 155 R13 C |
| Auto Brake Hold | Yes | Conventional Handbrake |
| Handbrake Type | Electric parking brake | Conventional Handbrake |
| Towing Unbraked Kg | 750 kg | - |
| Wheel Material | Lightweight dual-tone alloy | Steel Wheels with Hub Caps |
| Wheel Type | Lightweight dual-tone alloy | Steel Wheels with Hub Caps |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | - | 214 mm |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | - | 180 mm |
| Parking Brake Type | - | Conventional Handbrake |
| Tyre Load Index | - | 91 |
| Tyre Speed Rating | - | Q |
| Brake Type Front | - | Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | - | Drum |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size spare | Full Size Spare |
| Wheel Diameter | 17-inch | 13 Inches |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | - | Not Available |
| Brakes | - | Disc |
| Cornering Brake Control | - | Standard |
| Electric Park Brake | - | Conventional Handbrake |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | - | Not Available |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | - | Standard |
| Leather Steering Wheel | - | Urethane |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | - | Full Size Spare |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Not Available |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | - | Not Available |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | - | Not Available |
| Steering Wheel Trim | - | Urethane |
| Tyre Pressure Display | - | Not Available |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Standard | Not Available |
| Wheel Size Type | - | 13 Inches |
| Wheels | Lightweight dual-tone alloy | Steel Wheels with Hub Caps |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Eeco |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | Double wishbone independent front suspension | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link non-independent rear suspension | Leaf Spring (Commercial Grade) |
| Chassis Type | Body-on-frame | Monocoque |
| Front Track Width | - | 1285 mm |
| Rear Track Width | - | 1285 mm |
| Power Steering | - | Hydraulic Power Assisted Steering |
| Steering Column | - | Tilt Adjustable |
| Front Spring Type | - | Coil Spring |
| Rear Spring Type | - | Leaf Spring |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | - | Standard |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | - | Not Available |
| Shock Absorber Type | - | Telescopic Hydraulic |
| Chassis Material | - | Monocoque |
| Front Suspension Type | Double wishbone independent front suspension | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| MagneRide Damping | - | Not Available |
| Rear Axle Type | - | Leaf Spring (Commercial Grade) |
| Rear Suspension Type | Five-link non-independent rear suspension | Leaf Spring (Commercial Grade) |
| Shock Absorbers | - | Telescopic Hydraulic |
| Suspension | - | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Eeco |
|---|---|---|
| Service Interval | 15000 km | 15,000 km or 12 Months |
| Service Plan Duration | 4 years / 60000 km | Not Included |
| Service Plan Distance | 4 years / 60000 km | Not Included |
| Service Plan | 4 years / 60000 km | Not Included |
| Approx Service Cost | - | Approx R1,500–R2,000 per Service |
| Battery Warranty | - | 12 Months |
| Maintenance Plan | - | Not Included |
| Engine Oil Capacity | - | 3.5 l |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | - | 10,000 km or 6 Months |
| First Service At | - | 1,000 km Inspection |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | - | Underbody Rust Protection |
| Service Intervals | - | 15,000 km or 12 Months |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Eeco |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty Years | 5 years / 120000 km | 5 |
| Warranty Kilometers | 5 years / 120000 km | 5 |
| Warranty | 5 years / 120000 km | 5 |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years Roadside Assistance |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | - | 3 Years Anti-Corrosion |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years / 120000 km | 5 |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years Roadside Assistance |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years Roadside Assistance |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Eeco |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | Not Officially Disclosed | 135 g/km |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | 92 RON or higher petrol | 93 RON Unleaded |
| Start Stop System | - | Not Available |
| Hybrid System Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Noise Level | - | 72 dB |
| Variable Valve Timing | - | Not Available |
| Particulate Filter | - | Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) |
| Euro Emission Standard | - | Euro 5 |
| Green NCAP Rating | - | Not Rated — Commercial Vehicle |
| Idle CO2 Output | - | Within Euro 5 Limits |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | - | Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | - | 135 |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Eeco |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support | Mid |
| Price Zar | 699500 ZAR | 219900 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Current ex-showroom price | Current listed price |
| Starting Price | 699500 | 219900 |
| Starting Price Zar | 699500 | 219900 |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Eeco |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | - | 6.0 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | - | 8.0 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | - | 4.5 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | - | 6.0 l/100km |
| Owner Review Count | - | 0 |
In depth: how these cars differ
This B40 Plus and Eeco 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 Eeco 24.
Efficiency index: B40 Plus 41 vs Eeco 65.
Safety-equipment index: B40 Plus 57 vs Eeco 36.
Practicality index: B40 Plus 67 vs Eeco 54.
Ownership-cover index: B40 Plus 62 vs Eeco 60.
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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Specification Evidence Index
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-index readout
B40 Plus leads by 15 points
B40 Plus holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Eeco.
Evidence leader
61
/100
Lead
15
points
Data
92%
source coverage
61
#1
Evidence leader
B40 Plus
92% source coverage
1 strong categories
Best at
Performance 71
Check
Efficiency 41
Performance
71
Efficiency
41
Safety
57
Practicality
67
Ownership
62
Leads by 15 points
46
#2
Eeco
85% source coverage
0 strong categories
Best at
Efficiency 65
Check
Performance 24
Performance
24
Efficiency
65
Safety
36
Practicality
54
Ownership
60
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
B40 Plus +47
Efficiency
Eeco +24
Safety
B40 Plus +21
Practicality
B40 Plus +13
Ownership
B40 Plus +2
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
B40 Plus
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
41/100
Safety
57/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
62/100
Eeco
Performance
24/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
36/100
Practicality
54/100
Ownership
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence index
BAIC B40 Plus
leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts
vs 46 pts for Eeco
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, B40 Plus leads. However, Eeco may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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B40 Plus vs Eeco questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
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.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.