Boxy Baic B30 Suv Destined For South Africa In 2025, After Ditching Risque Name

Chinese brand BAIC, otherwise known as the Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation, is planning to entice midsize SUV buyers with a brand new model in 2025, and it even has an electric version.

BAIC South Africa has confirmed that the new Beijing B30 and B30e models are next in line for the local market, with pricing and detailed specifications set to be revealed closer to launch.

The vehicle is known as the BJ30 in its home market, but its acronym has been shortened for certain English speaking markets for obvious reasons.

Stretching the tape measure to 4,730mm in length, the B30 is similar in size to the recently launched Haval H7 , making it marginally bigger than vehicles such as the Toyota Rav4.

Like its aforementioned Chinese rival, the B30 has a boxy shape of the kind thats all the rage among modern SUV buyers, backed up by an impressive ground clearance of 215mm.