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B40 Plus
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Quantum Bus
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
B40 Plus
Quantum Bus
Model Introduced Year
2021
Current local generation year not confirmed
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 Quantum Bus listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Original current-generation version
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
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
2080 kg
Spec
B40 Plus
Quantum Bus
Length
4630 mm
5380 mm
Width
1925 mm
1880 mm
Height
1871 mm
2280 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
3110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
532 l
487 l
Kerb Weight
2110 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2535 kg
3500 kg
Payload Capacity
425 kg
1420 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
14 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
6.5 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
987 mm
Rear Headroom
1000 mm
955 mm
Front Legroom
1045 mm
1042 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
882 mm
Spec
B40 Plus
Quantum Bus
Engine
2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
2494 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
165 kW @ 5500 rpm
75 kW
Maximum Torque
380 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
260 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
4WD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
180 km/h
150 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
18.0 sec
Quarter Mile
17.2 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Comfort, Eco, Sport, Snow
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
78.2 kW/tonne
36.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
180.1 Nm/tonne
125 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
Quantum Bus
Gearbox
8AT
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
FR
LSD Available
No
No
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
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
5
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Electronic time-sharing 4WD
RWD
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
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
RWD
Rear Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
5
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
B40 Plus
Quantum Bus
Claimed Mileage
9.0 km/l
11.2 km/l
City Mileage
7.6 km/l
9.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
10.6 km/l
11.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro IV
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
9.0 km/l
11.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
70
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
Quantum Bus
Airbags
2
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
2
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
2
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
B40 Plus
Quantum Bus
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
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
Quantum Bus
Seat Material
Leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Monochrome
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual
Seat Trim
Leather
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Steering Type
-
Hydraulic
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt
Folding Rear Seats
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
-
1
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Not Available
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Fabric Seats
-
Fabric
Armrest Front
-
Not Available
Driver Seat
-
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Quantum Bus grade before assuming a feature is included.
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Base
Price Zar
699500 ZAR
895000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Current listed price
Starting Price
699500
895000
Starting Price Zar
699500
895000
Spec
B40 Plus
Quantum Bus
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
10 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
12.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
8.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
10 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
6
In depth: how these cars differ
This B40 Plus and Quantum Bus 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 Quantum Bus 37.
Efficiency index: B40 Plus 41 vs Quantum Bus 46.
Safety-equipment index: B40 Plus 57 vs Quantum Bus 44.
Practicality index: B40 Plus 67 vs Quantum Bus 80.
Ownership-cover index: B40 Plus 62 vs Quantum Bus 43.
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 11 points
B40 Plus has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Quantum Bus remains close.
Performance
B40 Plus +34
Efficiency
Quantum Bus +5
Safety
B40 Plus +13
Practicality
Quantum Bus +13
Ownership
B40 Plus +19
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
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
Quantum Bus
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
80/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBAIC B40 Plus
leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts
vs 50 pts for Quantum Bus
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, B40 Plus leads. However, Quantum Bus may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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