There are some test vehicles you will always remember – some for the right reasons and others for the wrong ones. It might not be down to the car being good or bad but sometimes an experience will shape how you remember it. It gives off a pleasant Jeep Wrangler vibe from the outside and inside but doesn’t compromise on comfort, space or drive quality.
It’s one of those cars whose looks you will either love or hate. I leaned more towards the former. The design screams adventure.
The front of the B40 PLUS is striking, with a five-slot grille design that is inspired by the Great Wall of China. The chrome and black accents on the exterior contrast the vehicle’s body colour. It has an imposing exterior that feels big and bulky, just the way you would like an off-roader.
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When it comes to the interior, Baic hasn’t sat back either. Comfortable leather seats and soft-touch materials yet an element of ruggedness, like a passenger handle bar to keep the rugged theme constant from outside to inside. The vehicle also has a removable roof to allow off-roading beach buggy style or travel on the road as if you’re in a convertible.
However, it is a mission to get the roof on and off and the rain didn’t even allow me to really test it out. The Baic B40 Plus does not come with built-in Apple Car Play and Android Auto but that didn’t put me off the vehicle. Probably the best part about the Baic B40 Plus Honour Edition is the 2 litre turbocharged petrol engine that is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission delivering 165kW of power and 380Nm of torque. I say this because while the car has the all-terrain tyres, 210mm ground clearance, 37° approach, 31° departure angles, a full four-wheel drive with electronic rear diff, the on-road experience is nothing short of exceptional.
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