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Spec
B40 Plus
Outlander Sport
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.
First South African Outlander Sport generation, Mitsubishi Xforce architecture
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.
Introduced locally in January 2025 and replaced ASX.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door body-on-frame off-road SUV
SUV
Model Year
2021
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Off-road SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
B40 Plus
Outlander Sport
Length
4630 mm
4390 mm
Width
1925 mm
1810 mm
Height
1871 mm
1660 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
193 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
532 l
480 l
Kerb Weight
2110 kg
1250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2535 kg
1730 kg
Payload Capacity
425 kg
480 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
950 mm
Rear Headroom
1000 mm
880 mm
Front Legroom
1045 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
370 mm
Spec
B40 Plus
Outlander Sport
Engine
2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
4A91
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
75 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
84.8 mm
Maximum Power
165 kW @ 5500 rpm
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
380 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
141 Nm @ 4000 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
CVT
Top Speed
180 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
13.6 sec
Quarter Mile
17.2 sec
18.7 sec
Drive Modes
Comfort, Eco, Sport, Snow
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
78.2 kW/tonne
61.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
180.1 Nm/tonne
112.8 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
Outlander Sport
Gearbox
8AT
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Electronic 4WD transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear electronic differential lock; Front optional electronic differential lock
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
5.698
Number of Gears
8
1
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic
CVT automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Floor-mounted selector
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
No
Front Differential Lock
Optional electronic differential lock
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Continuously variable
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front and rear drive
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock
No
Transmission Speeds
8
1
Spec
B40 Plus
Outlander Sport
Claimed Mileage
9.0 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
7.6 km/l
13.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
10.6 km/l
18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro IV
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Real-world Mileage
9.0 km/l
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
42
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
677
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
701 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
63 km
Spec
B40 Plus
Outlander Sport
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
No
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
B40 Plus
Outlander Sport
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Spec
B40 Plus
Outlander Sport
Seat Material
Leather
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
No
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Ambient Lighting
Monochrome
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Leather
Synthetic leather with anti-temperature-rise function
White Pearl, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Red Metallic, Energetic Yellow Metallic
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Spec
B40 Plus
Outlander Sport
Approach Angle
37 deg
21 deg
Departure Angle
31 deg
30.5 deg
Wading Depth
600 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Snow, Sport, Comfort, Eco
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Locking Differential
Rear axle electronic differential lock
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Electronic time-sharing 4WD
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
23 deg
20.5 deg
Wading Depth Mm
600 mm
-
Spec
B40 Plus
Outlander Sport
Tyre Size
265/65 R17
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Temporary 16-inch
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch
18-inch alloy
Tyre Type
All-Terrain
-
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
-
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electric parking brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Wheel Material
Lightweight dual-tone alloy
-
Spec
B40 Plus
Outlander Sport
Front Suspension
Double wishbone independent front suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Five-link non-independent rear suspension
Torsion beam
Chassis Type
Body-on-frame
-
Spec
B40 Plus
Outlander Sport
Service Interval
15000 km
-
Service Plan Duration
4 years / 60000 km
3 years / 45,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Service Plan Distance
4 years / 60000 km
3 years / 45,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Service Plan
4 years / 60000 km
3 years / 45,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Spec
B40 Plus
Outlander Sport
Warranty Years
5 years / 120000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Warranty
5 years / 120000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Spec
B40 Plus
Outlander Sport
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
146 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
92 RON or higher petrol
-
Spec
B40 Plus
Outlander Sport
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
699500 ZAR
499990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
699500
499990
Starting Price Zar
699500
499990
In depth: how these cars differ
This B40 Plus and Outlander Sport 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 Outlander Sport 30.
Efficiency index: B40 Plus 41 vs Outlander Sport 62.
Safety-equipment index: B40 Plus 57 vs Outlander Sport 73.
Practicality index: B40 Plus 67 vs Outlander Sport 67.
Ownership-cover index: B40 Plus 62 vs Outlander Sport 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
B40 Plus leads by 4 points
B40 Plus and Outlander Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
B40 Plus +41
Efficiency
Outlander Sport +21
Safety
Outlander Sport +16
Practicality
Level
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
B40 Plus
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
41/100
Safety
57/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
62/100
Outlander Sport
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBAIC B40 Plus
leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts
vs 57 pts for Outlander Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, B40 Plus leads. However, Outlander Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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