BAIC B30 vs Jetour Dashing
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The BAIC B30 wins on money kept: 63% retained after three years vs 56%, worth about R 78 562 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| B30 | Dashing | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 519 900 | R 439 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 087/m | R 7 689/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 75% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 56% |
| Value after 3 years | R 327 104 | R 248 543 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 192 796 | R 191 357 |
| Value after 5 years | R 254 042 | R 184 457 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Chinese (new entrant) |
BAIC B30 →
Launched in October 2025 from R519,900, the B30 is a rugged-styled compact SUV sold in petrol and B30e hybrid AWD forms. BAIC has flagged the model for local assembly at its Coega plant. It is too new to have a resale track record.
Known for: rugged styling with hybrid option
Jetour Dashing →
The Dashing launched Jetour in SA in September 2024 alongside the X70 Plus. Both variants use a 1.5T petrol engine with a dual-clutch gearbox, priced from R439,900. A 7-year warranty helps offset the unknowns around long-term resale for the young brand.
Known for: styling-led value in the compact suv class
Common questions
Which holds value better, the BAIC B30 or the Jetour Dashing?
The BAIC B30. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 56% for the Jetour Dashing, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The BAIC B30 loses about R 192 796 over three years and the Jetour Dashing loses about R 191 357. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the BAIC B30 runs about R 9 087 per month and the Jetour Dashing about R 7 689, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.