In this article:
Who is the BAIC B40 Plus a good car for?
What is the BAIC B40 Plus like to drive?
Tech features in the BAIC B40 Plus
Similar cars to the BAIC B40 Plus
Is the BAIC B40 Plus a good car?
The B40 Plus even in its most basic specification offer customers a competent all-wheel-drive system as well as good levels of standard tech and space. At this price point, it is a good option for buyers in this segment.
Who is the BAIC B40 Plus a good car for?
The BAIC B40 Plus is a good car for families or individuals that wants enough refinement in a vehicle for the daily commute. But also want to benefit from the space and capabilities required for that trip which takes them off the beaten path.
Is the BAIC B40 Plus a good first car?
While the sheer size and ride height of the B40 Plus will inspire confidence in most drivers but it is for those exact reasons that it will take a little more time for a new driver to get used to the Chinese model. The model, however, does retain rear park-distance-control sensors and a rearview camera to make parking a little easier.
Is the BAIC B40 Plus a good family car?
The B40 Plus will not only comfortably accommodate five occupants but offer a further 532-litres of luggage space at the rear. In terms of safety, all derivatives come fitted with two airbags only and base variants come with ABS brakes and the above-mentioned rear park-distance-control sensors and a rearview camera. Higher specified derivatives bolster their safety credentials with the inclusion of stability and traction control systems as well as electronic assist for the ABS brakes as well as hill-start and hill-descent control assist systems.
Is there a Hybrid BAIC B40 Plus?
At the time of writing this article, there is no hybrid or electric variants of the B40 Plus. Instead, customers have a choice between a 2.0-litre, turbocharged, 4-cylinder diesel motor capable of 110 kW and 350 Nm of torque, and a 2.0-litre, turbocharged, 4-cylinder petrol engine producing 160 kW and 320 Nm.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewer's opinion
The traction control-based torque vectoring did have a habit of catching me out with the B40 Plus spinning a wheel for a brief moment before the differentials locked, redirecting the power to the wheel with traction. This saw me lurch over and out of the obstacles and required rather quick hands and reactions. While not ideal once you’re expecting it you learn to modulate the throttle with a little more finesses, easing into the traction control rather than trying to surprise it.
- Chad Luckhoff, AutoTrader
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the BAIC B40 Plus like inside?
Looking at the interior, it is easy to see that the model has taken inspiration from German automakers from a design point of view. Customers can expect quilter door cards and circular air vents as well as a large 10-inch infotainment screen and even a digital gauge cluster. While many surfaces are constructed from plastics, the interior feels well put together.
Style
The exterior styling is bold and muscular with strong character lines found on most panels. Upfront the grill is reminiscent of a certain American automaker, however, different enough to make it unique to BAIC. The interior is also laid out in a modern fashion with much of the design resembling that of European and American SUVs. BAIC had even gone further to bring the exterior colour to the inside where many of the dashboard surfaces as well as the upholstery will match in tone.
Tech features
- Dual-zone air conditioning
- 6-speaker audio system
- AM/FM/MP5 functionality
- Bluetooth
- USB input
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
- Electronic Parking Brake
- Electronic Stability Programme (City Hunter and Champion derivatives only)
- Emergency Brake Assist (City Hunter and Champion derivatives only)
- Traction Control System (City Hunter and Champion derivatives only)
- Hill Ascent Control (City Hunter and Champion derivatives only)
- Hill Descent Control (City Hunter and Champion derivatives only)
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest B40 Plus?
The cheapest BAIC B40 Plus is the entry trim 2.0TDi - prices usually start from R 549 500
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How much does it cost?
| BAIC B40 Plus 2.0TDi | from R 549 500 |
| BAIC B40 Plus 2.0TDi City Hunter | from R 579 500 |
| BAIC B40 Plus 2.0T | from R 579 500 |
| BAIC B40 Plus 2.0T City Hunter | from R 609 500 |
| BAIC B40 Plus 2.0T Champion | from R 629 500 |
*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
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