Source type: BAIC South Africa official model page and brochure
BAIC B40 Plus vs KIA Sorento
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
KIA Sorento
2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT
Diesel
8-Speed DCT
Current
ZAR 1,299,995
ex-showroom
⚡ 148 kW
🔧 440 Nm
⛽ 15.6 km/l
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Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
BAIC B40 Plus vs KIA Sorento: the short answer
Sorento has a modest catalogue-index lead, while B40 Plus remains close.
B40 Plus starts ZAR 300,495 cheaper
B40 Plus from ZAR 699,500 · Sorento from ZAR 999,995
Five key differences
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| Specification | B40 Plus | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | B40 Plus165 kW @ 5500 rpm | Sorento148 kW @ 3800 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | B40 Plus380 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm | Sorento440 Nm @ 1750 rpm |
| Engine Size | B40 Plus1998 cc | Sorento2151 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | B40 Plus9.0 km/l | Sorento15.6 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | B40 Plus210 mm | Sorento185 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)
B40 Plus
Strengths
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published ownership cover
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Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Sorento
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
B40 Plus
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Sorento
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Full Specs, Side by Side
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| Spec | B40 Plus | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2021 | 2021 |
| 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. | Fourth generation (MQ4); global launch 2020, SA 2021 |
| 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. | Fourth generation (MQ4) launched SA 2021; updated spec 2024 |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2025 | 2024 |
| 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 | SUV |
| Vehicle Type | SUV | SUV |
| Color Note | - | Glacier White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, Steel Grey, Interstellar Grey, Gravity Blue |
| Dealer Stock Note | - | Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Drivetrain Note | - | Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT |
| Tare Mass Kg | - | 1960 kg |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4630 mm | 4810 mm |
| Width | 1925 mm | 1900 mm |
| Height | 1871 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2745 mm | 2815 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 210 mm | 185 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 190 mm | 176 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 l | 67 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 532 l | 219 l |
| Kerb Weight | 2110 kg | 1960 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2535 kg | 2550 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 425 kg | 620 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 2000 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 | 11.2 m |
| Front Headroom | 1010 mm | 1010 mm |
| Rear Headroom | 1000 mm | 955 mm |
| Front Legroom | 1045 mm | 1040 mm |
| Rear Legroom | 900 mm | 855 mm |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine | 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel |
| Engine Code | Not Officially Disclosed | D4HB |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | 1998 cc | 2151 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 | 15.4:1 |
| Bore | Not Officially Disclosed | 85.4 mm |
| Stroke | Not Officially Disclosed | 94 mm |
| Maximum Power | 165 kW @ 5500 rpm | 148 kW @ 3800 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 380 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm | 440 Nm @ 1750 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 | AWD |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic | 8-Speed DCT |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 200 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.9 sec | 8.5 sec |
| Quarter Mile | 17.2 sec | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | Comfort, Eco, Sport, Snow | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Launch Control | No | No |
| Rev Limiter | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 78.2 kW/tonne | 75.5 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | 180.1 Nm/tonne | 224.5 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 | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8AT | 8-Speed DCT |
| Drivetrain Layout | 4WD | FWD |
| 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 | Yes |
| Final Drive Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 3.63 |
| Number of Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | Dual Clutch Transmission |
| Clutch Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Dry Dual Clutch |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Gear Shift Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Electronic time-sharing 4WD | AWD |
| 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 | Yes |
| Front Differential Lock | Optional electronic differential lock | Not Applicable |
| Gearbox Type | Automatic | 8-Speed DCT |
| Low Range Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Low Range | Yes | Not Applicable |
| Axle Layout | Front and rear drive | AWD |
| Rear Differential Lock | Electronic differential lock | Not Applicable |
| Transmission Speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Engine Position | - | Front Transverse |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | - | 15.2:1 |
| Transfer Case Guard | - | Not Available |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 9.0 km/l | 15.6 km/l |
| City Mileage | 7.6 km/l | 12.8 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | 10.6 km/l | 18.5 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 l | 67 l |
| Emission Standard | Euro IV | Euro 6 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Auto Start Stop | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Real-world Mileage | 9.0 km/l | 15.6 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 75 | 67 |
| 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 |
| Low Fuel Warning | - | Yes |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 2 | 7 |
| ABS | Standard | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard | Yes |
| Traction Control | Standard | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | Standard | Not Available |
| 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 | Yes |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Standard | Yes |
| Front Parking Sensors | Standard | Yes |
| AEB | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| ABS EBD | Standard | Yes |
| Central Locking | - | Yes |
| Side Impact Beams | - | Yes |
| Speed Alert System | - | Yes |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | - | Yes |
| Safety Rating | - | 5 |
| Whiplash Protection | - | Yes |
| Lane Change Warning | - | Yes |
| Fatigue Detection | - | Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | - | Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm | - | Yes |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | - | 7 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | - | 7 |
| ESC With Traction Control | - | Yes |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Standard | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Lane Keep Assist | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Auto Highbeam | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Auto Wipers | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Standard | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Park Assist | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Around View Monitor | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Blind Spot Warning | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Auto Lights | - | Yes |
| Eco Mode | - | Yes |
| EV Mode | - | No |
| Sport Mode | - | Yes |
| Emergency Braking | - | Yes |
| Front Camera | - | Yes |
| Parking Distance Sensors | - | Yes |
| Parking Sensor | - | Yes |
| Automatic High Beam | - | Yes |
| Pre-Collision System | - | Yes |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | - | Yes |
| Rear View Camera | - | Yes |
| Reverse Camera Type | - | Yes |
| Reversing Camera | - | Yes |
| Surround View Camera | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Leather | Leather |
| Heated Seats | No | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Ambient Lighting | Monochrome | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Standard | Yes |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 6-way electric | 8-Way Power |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | 6-way electric | 4-Way Power |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather |
| Seat Adjustment | - | 8-Way Power |
| Steering Type | - | Yes |
| Steering Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Folding Rear Seats | - | Yes |
| Front Armrest | - | Centre Armrest |
| Rear Armrest | - | Yes |
| Front Shoulder Room | - | 1405 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | - | 1350 mm |
| Cup Holders | - | 6 |
| Rear AC Vents | - | Yes |
| Rear USB Ports | - | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster Type | - | Digital |
| Interior Colour Options | - | Black |
| Driver Lumbar Support | - | Yes |
| Door Map Pockets | - | Yes |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | - | 8-Way Power |
| Adjustable Front Seat | - | 4-Way Power |
| Cooled Seats | - | Yes |
| Fabric Seats | - | No |
| Front Headrest | - | Adjustable |
| Leather Seats | - | Yes |
| Memory Seats | - | Yes |
| Rear Headrest | - | Adjustable |
| Armrest Front | - | Centre Armrest |
| Armrest Rear | - | Yes |
| Boot Space Seats Down | - | 616 |
| Driver Seat | - | 8-Way Power |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | - | 12.3+12.3-inch panoramic curved display, Bose Premium Sound, dual panoramic sunroof (SX/SXL), 360-degree AVM (SX/SXL), ventilated front seats, heated second row, highway driving assist, 7 seats |
| Interior Trim Colour | - | Black |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | - | Leather |
| Interior Colours | - | Black |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | - | Yes |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | - | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | - | Yes |
| Seat Fold Type | - | Yes |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Control | Dual-zone automatic | Yes |
| Power Windows | Standard | Yes |
| Keyless Entry | Standard | Yes |
| Push Button Start | Standard | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Sunroof | Standard | Yes |
| Electric Tailgate | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Standard | Yes |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | 965 l | 616 l |
| AC Type | Dual-zone automatic | Yes |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | 11.1 L/100 km | 6.4 |
| Load Bed Length | - | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | - | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Yes |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | - | Yes |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | 965 l | 616 l |
| Rear Window Defroster | - | Yes |
| Electric Mirror Folding | - | Yes |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | - | Yes |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | - | Yes |
| 12V Accessory Socket | - | Yes |
| Speed Limiter | - | Yes |
| Adaptive Dampers | - | No |
| Aero Kit | - | No |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | - | Yes |
| Boot Opener | - | Remote |
| Chrome Exterior Highlights | - | No |
| Chrome Grille | - | Yes |
| Climate Zones | - | 2 |
| Door Ajar Warning | - | Yes |
| Drag Coefficient | - | 0.35 |
| Driver Display | - | Digital Cluster |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | - | Yes |
| Engine Check Warning | - | Yes |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | - | Yes |
| Engine Start Stop | Standard | Yes |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Standard | Yes |
| Engine Warranty | - | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Front Armrest | - | Centre Armrest |
| Front Power Outlet | - | Yes |
| Fuel Lid Opener | - | Remote |
| Glovebox Cooling | - | No |
| Headlamp Height Adjust | - | Yes |
| Headlamp Washer | - | No |
| Headrest Adjustable | - | Yes |
| Heads Up Display | - | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | - | Yes |
| Impact Sensing Door Unlock | - | Yes |
| Intercooler | - | Yes |
| Multi Function Steering | - | Yes |
| Panoramic Roof | Standard | Yes |
| Performance Data Logger | - | No |
| Power Mirrors | - | Yes |
| Push Button Start | Standard | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | - | Yes |
| Rear Reading Lamps | - | Yes |
| Rear Seat Split | - | Yes |
| Rear Wing | - | Yes |
| Remote Engine Start | - | No |
| Rev Matching | - | No |
| Ride Mode Selection | - | Yes |
| Roof Antenna | - | Yes |
| Seat Type | - | Leather Seats |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | - | Yes |
| Service Reminder | - | Yes |
| Side Steps | - | No |
| Skid Plates | - | No |
| Spare Wheel | Full-size spare | Temporary Spare |
| Speed Alert System | - | Yes |
| Stabilizer Bar | - | Yes |
| Steering Mounted Controls | - | Yes |
| Steering Response | - | Normal |
| Tachometer | - | Yes |
| Tail Lamps | - | Yes |
| Telescopic Steering | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Tilt Steering | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Trip Computer | - | Yes |
| Tyre Repair Kit | - | No |
| Vanity Mirror | - | Yes |
| Voice Command | - | Yes |
| Voice Command Support | - | Yes |
| Accelerator 0 100 | - | 8.5 sec |
| Air Conditioning | Dual-zone automatic | Yes |
| Automatic High Beam | - | Yes |
| Battery Preconditioning | - | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | - | Not Available |
| Bottle Holders | - | 6 |
| Canopy Fitment | - | Not Available |
| Centre Console | - | Centre Armrest |
| Common Rail Injection | - | Common Rail Direct Injection |
| Diff Lock | - | No |
| Difflock | - | No |
| Digital Speedometer | - | Yes |
| Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors | - | Yes |
| Front Wiper | - | No |
| Front Wipers Type | - | No |
| Glove Box | - | Yes |
| Heated Mirrors | - | Yes |
| Intelligent Battery System | - | Not Available |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | - | Yes |
| Lift Gate | - | Yes |
| Load Bed Cover | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Light | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Steps | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Depth Mm | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Length Mm | - | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Rope Hooks | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Width Mm | - | Not Applicable |
| Manual Aircon | - | Yes |
| Mirror | - | Electric |
| One Pedal Driving | - | Not Available |
| Passive Entry Start | - | Yes |
| Power Sliding Doors | - | No |
| Power Socket 12v | - | Yes |
| Powered Tailgate | - | Yes |
| Reading Lights Rear | - | Yes |
| Rear Air Conditioning | - | Yes |
| Rear Electric Motor | - | Not Available |
| Rear LED Combination Taillights | - | Yes |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | - | Yes |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | - | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | - | Yes |
| Remote Side Mirror | - | Yes |
| Remote Start | - | No |
| Rim Size | 17-inch | 255/45 R20 |
| Roof Load | - | 100 kg |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | - | Yes |
| Side Impact Bars | - | Yes |
| Sonar | - | Yes |
| Sound System | 6 | 12 |
| Source Model Column | - | sorento |
| Sport Plus Mode | - | Not Available |
| Sports Bar | - | Not Available |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | - | Yes |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | - | Yes |
| Steering Column Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Sub Frame | - | Unibody |
| Surround View Monitor | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Tailgate Damper | - | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | - | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | - | Not Available |
| TPMS | Standard | Yes |
| Trim Level | - | flagship |
| Unlocking | Standard | Yes |
| Vanity Mirror Illuminated | - | Yes |
| Variant Role | - | Flagship / premium derivative |
| Vdc | - | Yes |
| Vehicle To Grid | - | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | - | Not Available |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | - | Yes |
| Walk Away Lock | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch central infotainment system | 12.3-inch Touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Android Auto | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Standard | Yes |
| Number of Speakers | 6 | 12 |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster | Yes |
| USB Ports | Not Officially Disclosed | 4 |
| Infotainment Screen | 10.25-inch central touchscreen | 12.3 |
| Touchscreen | 10.25-inch central touchscreen | 12.3 |
| Navigation System | - | Yes |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Wireless Android Auto | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| FM Radio | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Yes |
| Voice Recognition | - | Yes |
| AUX Input | - | No |
| Infotainment Screen Size | 10.25-inch central touchscreen | 12.3 |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | - | No |
| Audio Controls On Steering | - | Yes |
| Infotainment Display | - | 12.3 |
| Rear Usb | - | Yes |
| Premium Audio | - | Yes |
| Audio | - | Yes |
| Audio Speakers | 6 | 12 |
| Audio System | - | Yes |
| Display Audio | - | 12.3-inch Touchscreen |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | - | 4 |
| Head Up Display | - | Yes |
| Multi Information Display | - | Digital |
| Connected Services | - | Yes |
| Voice Control | - | Yes |
| Smartphone Connectivity | - | Yes |
| Radio | - | Yes |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | Standard | Yes |
| Daytime Running Lamps | LED | Yes |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Alloy Wheel Design | Lightweight dual-tone alloy | Alloy Alloy |
| Exterior Colour Options | Ice White, Onyx Black, Desert Red, Ocean Blue, Future Grey, Forest Green | Multiple |
| Headlights | Standard | Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | - | No |
| Body Cladding | - | Yes |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Yes |
| Roof Type | - | Standard |
| Wing Mirror Type | - | Electric |
| Rear Wiper | - | No |
| Door Handle Finish | - | Body Colour |
| Body Type | - | SUV |
| DRL | LED | Yes |
| Fog Lights | - | Yes |
| Front Fog Lights | - | Yes |
| Led Headlights | Standard | Yes |
| Led Taillights | - | Yes |
| Rear Fog Lights | - | Yes |
| Front Overhang | - | 900 mm |
| Rear Overhang | - | 1095 mm |
| Auto Headlights | - | Yes |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Yes |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | Yes |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | - | Standard |
| Exterior Colour Options | - | 5 |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | - | Body Colour |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | - | Yes |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | - | Yes |
| Front Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlamp Levelling | - | Yes |
| Headlamps | Standard | Yes |
| Headlight Type | Standard | Yes |
| Load Bed Liner | - | Not Available |
| Active Exhaust | - | Not Available |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Yes |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | 37 deg | 19 deg |
| Departure Angle | 31 deg | 20 deg |
| Wading Depth | 600 mm | Not Available |
| Terrain Modes | Snow, Sport, Comfort, Eco | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | Rear axle electronic differential lock | No |
| 4WD System Type | Electronic time-sharing 4WD | Not Applicable |
| Breakover Angle | 23 deg | 17 deg |
| Wading Depth Mm | 600 mm | - |
| Underbody Protection | - | Yes |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | - | 17 deg |
| Recovery Hooks | - | No |
| Hill Descent Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Ramp-over Angle | - | 19 deg |
| Approach Angle Deg | - | 19 deg |
| Departure Angle Deg | - | 20 deg |
| Energy Recovery Display | - | Not Available |
| Ground Clearance Max | - | 185 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | - | 185 mm |
| Off Road Descent Control | - | Not Available |
| Crawl Control | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Response System | - | Not Available |
| Underbody Camera | - | Not Available |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 265/65 R17 | 255/45 R20 |
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Spare Wheel Type | Full-size spare | Temporary Spare |
| Wheel Rim Size | 17-inch | 255/45 R20 |
| Tyre Type | All-Terrain | Radial |
| Auto Brake Hold | Yes | Electronic |
| Handbrake Type | Electric parking brake | Electronic |
| Towing Unbraked Kg | 750 kg | - |
| Wheel Material | Lightweight dual-tone alloy | Alloy Alloy |
| Wheel Type | Lightweight dual-tone alloy | Alloy Alloy |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | - | 340 mm |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | - | 305 mm |
| Parking Brake Type | - | Electronic |
| Tyre Load Index | - | 107 |
| Tyre Speed Rating | - | H |
| Brake Type Front | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size spare | Temporary Spare |
| Front Tyre Width | - | 235 mm |
| Rear Tyre Width | - | 235 mm |
| Wheel Diameter | 17-inch | 255/45 R20 |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | - | Yes |
| Brakes | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Cornering Brake Control | - | Yes |
| Electric Park Brake | - | Electronic |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | - | Yes |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | - | Not Available |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | - | Yes |
| Leather Steering Wheel | - | Leather |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | - | Temporary Spare |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Trim | - | Leather |
| Tyre Pressure Display | - | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Standard | Yes |
| Wheel Size Type | - | 255/45 R20 |
| Wheels | Lightweight dual-tone alloy | Alloy Alloy |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | Double wishbone independent front suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link non-independent rear suspension | Multi-Link |
| Chassis Type | Body-on-frame | Unibody |
| Front Track Width | - | 1640 mm |
| Rear Track Width | - | 1644 mm |
| Power Steering | - | Yes |
| Steering Column | - | Adjustable |
| Front Spring Type | - | Coil Spring |
| Rear Spring Type | - | Coil Spring |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | - | Yes |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | - | Yes |
| Shock Absorber Type | - | Telescopic |
| Chassis Material | - | Unibody |
| Front Suspension Type | Double wishbone independent front suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| MagneRide Damping | - | Not Available |
| Rear Axle Type | - | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension Type | Five-link non-independent rear suspension | Multi-Link |
| Shock Absorbers | - | Telescopic |
| Suspension | - | MacPherson Strut |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Service Interval | 15000 km | 15000 |
| Service Plan Duration | 4 years / 60000 km | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Service Plan Distance | 4 years / 60000 km | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Service Plan | 4 years / 60000 km | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Approx Service Cost | - | R4,200 per service |
| Battery Warranty | - | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Maintenance Plan | - | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Engine Oil Capacity | - | 6.0 l |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | - | 15000 |
| First Service At | - | 15000 |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | - | Yes |
| Alternator | - | Yes |
| Service Intervals | - | 15000 |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty Years | 5 years / 120000 km | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Warranty Kilometers | 5 years / 120000 km | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Warranty | 5 years / 120000 km | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | - | 5 Years |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years / 120000 km | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | Not Officially Disclosed | 167 g/km |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | 92 RON or higher petrol | B7 Diesel |
| Start Stop System | - | Yes |
| Hybrid System Type | - | Not Available |
| Noise Level | - | 69 dB |
| Variable Valve Timing | - | No |
| Particulate Filter | - | DPF |
| Euro Emission Standard | - | Euro 6 |
| Green NCAP Rating | - | 5 |
| Idle CO2 Output | - | 175 |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | - | No |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | - | 167 |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support | Flagship |
| Price Zar | 699500 ZAR | 1299995 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Current ex-showroom price | Current listed price |
| Starting Price | 699500 | 1299995 |
| Starting Price Zar | 699500 | 1299995 |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | - | 10.9 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | - | 14.1 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | - | 16.7 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | - | 19.4 l/100km |
In depth: how these cars differ
This B40 Plus and Sorento 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 Sorento 74.
Efficiency index: B40 Plus 41 vs Sorento 61.
Safety-equipment index: B40 Plus 57 vs Sorento 100.
Practicality index: B40 Plus 67 vs Sorento 64.
Ownership-cover index: B40 Plus 62 vs Sorento 71.
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
Sorento leads by 14 points
Sorento has a modest catalogue-index lead, while B40 Plus remains close.
Evidence leader
75
/100
Lead
14
points
Data
99%
source coverage
75
#1
Evidence leader
Sorento
99% source coverage
3 strong categories
Best at
Safety 100
Check
Efficiency 61
Performance
74
Efficiency
61
Safety
100
Practicality
64
Ownership
71
Leads by 14 points
61
#2
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
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Sorento +3
Efficiency
Sorento +20
Safety
Sorento +43
Practicality
B40 Plus +3
Ownership
Sorento +9
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Sorento
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
100/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
71/100
B40 Plus
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
41/100
Safety
57/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
62/100
What the evidence means
Evidence index
KIA Sorento
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 61 pts for B40 Plus
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Sorento 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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B40 Plus vs Sorento 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.