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Will BAIC do better with Laus Group as new distributor? | Autoindustriya

BAIC brand in the Philippines is now being handled by the Laus Auto Group; the largest automobile dealership chain that is concentrated north of Metro Manila; specifically in Pampanga. And by large, we mean extra large as Laus has dealerships for Ford, Hyundai, Geely, Kia, Chevrolet, Mitsubishi, Mazda, Foton, MG, Nissan, Peugeot, Suzuki, and Volkswagen. They even have quite a presence in the premium auto sector with BMW, Jeep, and Mini.

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Just launched: The hybrid BAIC B30e Dune starts at P1.488 million | TopGear PH

BAIC B30e Dune 4x4 – P1,788,000
BAIC B30e Dune 4x2 – P1,488,000

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Just announced is the BAIC B30e Dune Hybrid 4x4.

Specs:

• 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine with dual electric motors
• 409 horsepower | 685 Nm of torque
• 0 to 100 kph: 6.9 seconds
• 2-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT)
• Real-Time Intelligent 4WD system
• Drive Modes: Comfort, Sport, Economy, Sand, Muddy Road, Wading
• Wading depth: 450mm
• Ground clearance: 215mm
• approach angle of 24.5°, departure angle of 30°, and ramp angle of 21°
• Chassis: Monocoque
• 19 inch wheels with 235/60/R19 tires
• 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay
• Level 2 ADAS suite (intelligent cruise control, intelligent high beam control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-assist system, lane-change assist, emergency lane-keep assist, front & rear collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, and rear-cross travel alert.)
• panoramic sunroof, power tailgate, 360 camera
• ventilated front seats, driver seat memory function, seats are in leather
• Warranty: 5 years, 150,000 km
• Price: 1.888M (discount of 100k until Oct. 1)

[ale828]

nice. So its a standard hybrid?

Wadding Depth seem low.

Ford SUV/pick ups have i think around 700-800mm wadding depth.

[Verbl Kint]

nice. So its a standard hybrid?

Wadding Depth seem low.

Ford SUV/pick ups have i think around 700-800mm wadding depth.

Yes, it is a standard hybrid.

450mm is a bit low considering it's basically the same size as a Fortuner. I guess this is probably because the hybrid battery compartment isn't sealed?

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• 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine with dual electric motors
• 409 horsepower | 685 Nm of torque
  

I wonder how big the battery is and how much power is the ICE contributing to the hybrid system

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2025 BAIC Dune B30e First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround
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[ale828]

Yes, it is a standard hybrid.

450mm is a bit low considering it's basically the same size as a Fortuner. I guess this is probably because the hybrid battery compartment isn't sealed?

Almost all EV have their battery sealed to prevent water getting into. Most have IP ratings na rin.
My guess is that the ICE engine has parts in the lower half of the unit thus the low wadding Depth.

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Almost all EV have their battery sealed to prevent water getting into. Most have IP ratings na rin.
My guess is that the ICE engine has parts in the lower half of the unit thus the low wadding Depth.

Yes, EV's typically have sealed batteries. Hybrids, unfortunately, aren't typically sealed (at least the Toyota ones aren't, maybe this BAIC one is).

[ale828]

Yes, EV's typically have sealed batteries. Hybrids, unfortunately, aren't typically sealed (at least the Toyota ones aren't, maybe this BAIC one is).

woah! i didn't know this.
I always thought that even hybrids have sealed battery since they are usually situated low in the car and prone to floods water getting into its system.