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The B40 has had an upgrade and now boasts an 8 speed automatic transmission in place of the previous 6 speed version that we have previously tested.
Although I am not informed of other changes, this test vehicle was so much smoother and more comfortable than the ones I have experienced before. Obviously the updated and upgraded gearbox must play a major part, I suspect that more improvements in suspension and overall driving have been made at the same time.
Once again BAIC SA have given me this vehicle to test before it's official market launch which accounts for the lack of details, including the retail price. The 6 speed version in top Champion specification was R649 000.
Overall, my impression is that the changes are a major improvement, particularly for everyday driving conditions.
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