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MOTORING MOTORING
BAIC

B40

BY ALAN ROSENMEYER
Straight from the

SA launch, take

a look at the new
BAIC B40 Plus off-

roader

WATCH https://www.youtube.com/ he BAIC Group is a Chinese With the option of 2l petrol or diesel

watch?v=zlJe5U96vE8
THE VIDEO
HYUNDAI PALISADE Tautomobile and machine power and the ability to remove some
state-owned enterprise and
or all roof panels easily, this vehicle
holding company of several
is designed for the leisure adventurer
manufacturers located in Beijing.
fullest ability. The off road capability
Having concluded a deal with SA who intends using this vehicle to its
authorities, they have erected a was tested and proven during the
purpose-built assembly plant in launch at the ADA Training & Outdoor
Gquerba (Port Elizabeth) in the Centre in Hartbeespoort.
Eastern Cape and, to date, have
launched the D20 Hatchback and X25 Available in three specification levels
that allow for most tastes and desires,
SUV through a limited dealer network.
the pièce de résistance is the pricing
Now, it looks like they are about that ranges from R550 000 to
to make a serious assault on the R629 000.
established market with the launch of
the B40 Plus off road-capable vehicle. Perhaps my biggest personal gripe
Typical of Chinese-sourced vehicles, is the lack of an automatic gearbox
it’s aimed directly at the market option matched to the diesel engine
leader but with a very significant price but that will be added to the range in
advantage. the future.

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