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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
UX
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
B40 Plus
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
UX
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
B40 Plus
UX
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 Lexus UX compact luxury crossover with the 300h hybrid powertrain
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.
Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style
Five-door body-on-frame off-road SUV
SUV
Model Year
2021
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Off-road SUV
Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1585 kg
Spec
B40 Plus
UX
Length
4630 mm
4495 mm
Width
1925 mm
1840 mm
Height
1871 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
43 l
Boot/Cargo Space
532 l
268 l
Kerb Weight
2110 kg
1585 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2535 kg
2110 kg
Payload Capacity
425 kg
525 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
-
Rear Headroom
1000 mm
-
Front Legroom
1045 mm
-
Rear Legroom
900 mm
-
Spec
B40 Plus
UX
Engine
2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
165 kW @ 5500 rpm
146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
380 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
188 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
e-CVT
Top Speed
180 km/h
177 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
8.1 sec
Quarter Mile
17.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort, Eco, Sport, Snow
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
78.2 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
180.1 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
B40 Plus
UX
Gearbox
8AT
ECVT
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
FWD
LSD Available
No
-
Transfer Case
Electronic 4WD transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear electronic differential lock; Front optional electronic differential lock
-
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic
ECVT
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
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
-
Front Differential Lock
Optional electronic differential lock
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
ECVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front and rear drive
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
Spec
B40 Plus
UX
Claimed Mileage
9.0 km/l
23.8 km/l
City Mileage
7.6 km/l
19.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
10.6 km/l
27.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
43 l
Emission Standard
Euro IV
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
9.0 km/l
23.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
43
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
UX
Airbags
2
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard,,
Hill Descent Control
Standard
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard Auto Location
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Alarm System
Standard
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Graphite Black GF, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Titanium, White Nova
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
B40 Plus
UX
Approach Angle
37 deg
-
Departure Angle
31 deg
-
Wading Depth
600 mm
-
Terrain Modes
Snow, Sport, Comfort, Eco
-
Locking Differential
Rear axle electronic differential lock
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Electronic time-sharing 4WD
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
23 deg
-
Wading Depth Mm
600 mm
-
Ground Clearance Max
-
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
160 mm
Spec
B40 Plus
UX
Tyre Size
265/65 R17
Run Flat
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
-
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch
Run Flat
Tyre Type
All-Terrain
-
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
-
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electric
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Wheel Material
Lightweight dual-tone alloy
-
Spec
B40 Plus
UX
Front Suspension
Double wishbone independent front suspension
MacPherson -
Rear Suspension
Five-link non-independent rear suspension
Wishbone - Trailing
Chassis Type
Body-on-frame
-
Front Track Width
-
1550 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1550 mm
Spec
B40 Plus
UX
Service Interval
15000 km
12 months / 15,000km
Service Plan Duration
4 years / 60000 km
-
Service Plan Distance
4 years / 60000 km
-
Service Plan
4 years / 60000 km
-
Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 160,000km
Spec
B40 Plus
UX
Warranty Years
5 years / 120000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty
5 years / 120000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Spec
B40 Plus
UX
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
96 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
92 RON or higher petrol
-
Spec
B40 Plus
UX
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
699500 ZAR
957100 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Base
Starting Price
699500
957100
Starting Price Zar
699500
957100
In depth: how these cars differ
This B40 Plus and UX 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 UX 55.
Efficiency index: B40 Plus 41 vs UX 92.
Safety-equipment index: B40 Plus 57 vs UX 93.
Practicality index: B40 Plus 67 vs UX 55.
Ownership-cover index: B40 Plus 62 vs UX 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
UX leads by 11 points
UX has a modest catalogue-index lead, while B40 Plus remains close.
Performance
B40 Plus +16
Efficiency
UX +51
Safety
UX +36
Practicality
B40 Plus +12
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
UX
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
92/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
55/100
B40 Plus
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
41/100
Safety
57/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
62/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus UX
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 61 pts for B40 Plus
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, UX 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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