Source type: BAIC South Africa official model page and brochure
BAIC B40 Plus vs Suzuki Super Carry
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 Super Carry
1.2 Flatdeck MT
Petrol
5-Speed Manual
Current
ZAR 209,900
ex-showroom
⚡ 59 kW
🔧 104 Nm
⛽ 13.7 km/l
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Decision summary
BAIC B40 Plus vs Suzuki Super Carry: the short answer
B40 Plus holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Super Carry.
Super Carry starts ZAR 501,600 cheaper
B40 Plus from ZAR 699,500 · Super Carry from ZAR 197,900
Five key differences
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| Specification | B40 Plus | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | B40 Plus165 kW @ 5500 rpm | Super Carry59 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | B40 Plus380 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm | Super Carry104 Nm @ 2900 rpm |
| Engine Size | B40 Plus1998 cc | Super Carry1196 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | B40 Plus9.0 km/l | Super Carry13.7 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | B40 Plus210 mm | Super Carry175 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
Super Carry
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
Super Carry
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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| Spec | B40 Plus | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2021 | 2019 |
| 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-generation Super Carry (F-series cab-over layout) — same fundamental design used across multiple African and Asian markets. GB14 1.2-litre petrol engine. RWD layout designed for commercial payload performance. |
| 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. | Super Carry introduced to South Africa in 2019; minor specification and colour updates in 2022 and 2024; current 2026 specification maintains core powertrain and payload unchanged with improved AC system and updated instrument cluster. |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2025 | 2026 |
| 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 | - | White, Silver Metallic, Grey |
| Dealer Stock Note | - | Mid grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Tare Mass Kg | - | 850 kg |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4630 mm | 3800 mm |
| Width | 1925 mm | 1562 mm |
| Height | 1871 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2745 mm | 2110 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 210 mm | 175 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 190 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 l | 30 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 532 l | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Kerb Weight | 2110 kg | 850 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 | 5 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 | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol |
| Engine Code | Not Officially Disclosed | GB14 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | 1998 cc | 1196 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 | 9.5:1 |
| Bore | Not Officially Disclosed | 68.5 mm |
| Stroke | Not Officially Disclosed | 81.3 mm |
| Maximum Power | 165 kW @ 5500 rpm | 59 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 380 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm | 104 Nm @ 2900 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 | RWD |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic | 5-Speed Manual |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.9 sec | 20.0 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 | 69.4 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | 180.1 Nm/tonne | 122.4 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 | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8AT | 5-Speed Manual |
| Drivetrain Layout | 4WD | Rear 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 | 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 | 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 | RWD |
| 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 | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 9.0 km/l | 13.7 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 | 30 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 | 13.7 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 75 | 30 |
| 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 | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 2 | 1 — Driver Only |
| 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 | Standard |
| EBD | Standard | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | Standard | Standard |
| Hill Hold | Standard | Not Available |
| Passenger Airbag | Standard | Not Available |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Standard | Standard — Driver |
| 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 | - | Standard |
| 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 |
| Fatigue Detection | - | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | - | Not Available |
| Anti Theft Alarm | - | Not Available |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | - | 1 — Driver Only |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | - | 1 — Driver Only |
| ESC With Traction Control | - | Not Available |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Automatic High Beam | - | 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 | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Leather | Vinyl |
| 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 | Rear Bench Folds Flat for Cargo |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 6-way electric | Manual — 7-position slide |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | 6-way electric | Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Vinyl |
| Seat Adjustment | - | Manual 4-Way Driver |
| Steering Type | - | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) |
| Steering Adjustment | - | Tilt Adjustable |
| Folding Rear Seats | - | Rear Bench Folds Flat for Cargo |
| Front Armrest | - | Not Available |
| Rear Armrest | - | Not Available |
| Front Shoulder Room | - | 1200 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | - | 1180 mm |
| Cup Holders | - | 2 |
| Rear AC Vents | - | Not Available |
| 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 |
| Armrest Front | - | Not Available |
| Armrest Rear | - | Not Available |
| Boot Space Seats Down | - | 1200 |
| Driver Seat | - | Manual 4-Way Driver |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | - | Manual air conditioning standard, vinyl seating, 7-position manually adjustable driver seat, halogen instrument cluster, AM/FM radio, manual windows, manual mirrors — commercial tool specification throughout |
| Interior Trim Colour | - | 1 |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | - | Vinyl |
| Interior Colours | - | 1 |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | - | Not Available |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | - | Not Available |
| Seat Belt Warning | - | Front Seats |
| Seat Fold Type | - | Rear Bench Folds Flat for Cargo |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Control | Dual-zone automatic | Manual Air Conditioning (Optional Fitment) |
| Power Windows | Standard | Not Available |
| 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 | 1200 l |
| AC Type | Dual-zone automatic | Manual Air Conditioning (Optional Fitment) |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | 11.1 L/100 km | 7.3 |
| 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 | 1200 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 | - | 1 |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | - | Not Available |
| 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 |
| Heads Up Display | - | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | - | Not Available |
| Panoramic Roof | Standard | Not Available |
| Performance Data Logger | - | Not Available |
| Power Mirrors | - | Not Available |
| Push Button Start | Standard | Not Available |
| Rear Defogger | - | Standard |
| Rear Seat Split | - | Rear Bench Folds Flat for Cargo |
| Rear Wing | - | Not Available |
| Rev Matching | - | Not Available |
| Seat Type | - | Vinyl |
| 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 |
| Tail Lamps | - | Halogen |
| Telescopic Steering | - | Tilt Adjustable |
| Tilt Steering | - | Tilt Adjustable |
| Voice Command | - | Not Available |
| Voice Command Support | - | Not Available |
| Accelerator 0 100 | - | 20.0 sec |
| Air Conditioning | Dual-zone automatic | Manual Air Conditioning (Optional Fitment) |
| Automatic High Beam | - | Not Available |
| 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 (Optional Fitment) |
| Mirror | - | Manual 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 | - | Not Available |
| Rear Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Rear Electric Motor | - | Not Available |
| Rear LED Combination Taillights | - | Halogen |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | - | Not Available |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | - | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | - | Standard |
| Remote Side Mirror | - | Manual 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 | - | super-carry |
| 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 | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch central infotainment system | Basic AM/FM Radio |
| 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 | Analogue Instrument Cluster |
| USB Ports | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Infotainment Screen | 10.25-inch central touchscreen | Basic AM/FM Radio |
| Touchscreen | 10.25-inch central touchscreen | Basic AM/FM Radio |
| 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 | Basic AM/FM Radio |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | - | Not Available |
| Audio Controls On Steering | - | Not Available |
| Infotainment Display | - | Basic AM/FM Radio |
| Rear Usb | - | Not Available |
| Audio | - | AM/FM Radio Ready |
| Audio Speakers | 6 | 2 |
| Audio System | - | AM/FM Radio Ready |
| Display Audio | - | Basic AM/FM Radio |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | - | Not Available |
| Head Up Display | - | Not Available |
| 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 | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Applicable |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Not Available |
| Roof Type | - | Standard Fixed Roof |
| Wing Mirror Type | - | Manual Mirrors |
| Rear Wiper | - | Not Available |
| Door Handle Finish | - | Standard Black Handles |
| Body Type | - | Flatdeck Pickup — Open Load Bed |
| DRL | LED | Not Available |
| Fog Lights | - | Not Available |
| Front Fog Lights | - | Not Available |
| Led Headlights | Standard | Halogen Headlamps |
| Led Taillights | - | Halogen |
| Rear Fog Lights | - | Not Available |
| Auto Headlights | - | Not Available |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Not Available |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | Not Available |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | - | Not Available |
| Exterior Colour Options | - | 3 |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | - | Standard Black Handles |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | - | Not Available |
| 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 | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | 37 deg | 0 deg |
| Departure Angle | 31 deg | 0 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 | - | 0 deg |
| Departure Angle Deg | - | 0 deg |
| Energy Recovery Display | - | Not Available |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | - | Not Available |
| Ground Clearance Max | - | 175 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | - | 175 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 | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 265/65 R17 | 155 R13 LT 8PR |
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated disc | Ventilated 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 LT 8PR |
| 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 | - | 240 mm |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | - | 200 mm |
| Parking Brake Type | - | Conventional Handbrake |
| Tyre Load Index | - | 91 |
| Tyre Speed Rating | - | Q |
| Brake Type Front | - | Ventilated 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 | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Cornering Brake Control | - | Standard |
| Electric Park Brake | - | Conventional Handbrake |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | - | Standard |
| 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 | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) |
| 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 | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Service Interval | 15000 km | 10,000 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 R1,200–R1,800 per Service |
| Battery Warranty | - | 12 Months |
| Maintenance Plan | - | Not Included |
| Engine Oil Capacity | - | 3.0 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 | - | 10,000 km or 12 Months |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | Not Officially Disclosed | 155 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 | - | Not Fitted |
| 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 | - | 155 |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support | Mid |
| Price Zar | 699500 ZAR | 209900 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Current ex-showroom price | Current listed price |
| Starting Price | 699500 | 209900 |
| Starting Price Zar | 699500 | 209900 |
| Spec | B40 Plus | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | - | 8.0 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | - | 10.0 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | - | 6.5 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | - | 8.0 l/100km |
| Owner Review Count | - | 3 |
In depth: how these cars differ
This B40 Plus and Super Carry 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 Super Carry 25.
Efficiency index: B40 Plus 41 vs Super Carry 54.
Safety-equipment index: B40 Plus 57 vs Super Carry 25.
Practicality index: B40 Plus 67 vs Super Carry 59.
Ownership-cover index: B40 Plus 62 vs Super Carry 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 18 points
B40 Plus holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Super Carry.
Evidence leader
61
/100
Lead
18
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 18 points
43
#2
Super Carry
79% source coverage
0 strong categories
Best at
Ownership 60
Check
Performance 25
Performance
25
Efficiency
54
Safety
25
Practicality
59
Ownership
60
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
B40 Plus +46
Efficiency
Super Carry +13
Safety
B40 Plus +32
Practicality
B40 Plus +8
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
Super Carry
Performance
25/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
25/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence index
BAIC B40 Plus
leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts
vs 43 pts for Super Carry
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, B40 Plus leads. However, Super Carry 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 Super Carry 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.