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Specification evidence leader
iX2
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
C7
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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iX2
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
C7
iX2
Model Introduced Year
2026
2024
Generation
Current South Africa C7 range
First-generation U10 electric coupé-style compact SUV; current South African offering is eDrive20 only.
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
U10 is the first iX2 generation; the eDrive20 joined the South African range in July 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Premium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1578 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Car
Spec
C7
iX2
Length
4660 mm
4554 mm
Width
1875 mm
1845 mm
Height
1670 mm
1560 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2692 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
176 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
176 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
614 l
525 l
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
2460 kg
Payload Capacity
512 kg
575 kg
Towing Capacity
1250 kg
750 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
982 mm
Front Legroom
1090 mm
1042 mm
Rear Legroom
750 mm
935 mm
Spec
C7
iX2
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Adaptive M Suspension
Spec
C7
iX2
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Standard
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1371 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C7
iX2
Engine
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
BMW eDrive electric drive
Engine Code
SQRF4J16
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1600 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
Not Applicable
Bore
77.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
85.8 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
150 kW
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
250 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Rear axle
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
190 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.4 sec
8.6 sec
Quarter Mile
16.3 sec
16.2 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
91.9 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
183.8 Nm/tonne
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
400 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
548 km (BMW stated)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
11 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
130 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
6 h 30 min
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
30 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
C7
iX2
Gearbox
7 DCT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
7
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
7 DCT
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
FWD
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
7
1
Spec
C7
iX2
Claimed Mileage
13.3 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
15.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
0 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.3 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
CCS Combo
Charging Type
AC/DC
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
51
0
Combined Driving Range
Not Available
548 km (BMW stated)
Electric Consumption
Not Available
13.2–13.3
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
420 km
Spec
C7
iX2
Airbags
Multiple airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C7
iX2
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
C7
iX2
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Leather/Sensatec
Heated Seats
Standard
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Steering wheel M Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Spec
C7
iX2
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
14.9
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
14.9
Spec
C7
iX2
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Spec
C7
iX2
Approach Angle
Not Available
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
176 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
176 mm
-
Spec
C7
iX2
Tyre Size
235/50 R19
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
235/50 R19
19" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 871 M Bicolour
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic
Spec
C7
iX2
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km
0 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C7
iX2
Service Plan
5 Years / 70 000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
C7
iX2
Ownership Role
mid-to-high value
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
539900 ZAR
1330000 ZAR
Pricing Role
mid-to-high value
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
539900
1330000
Starting Price Zar
539900
1330000
Spec
C7
iX2
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This C7 and iX2 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: C7 61 vs iX2 59.
Efficiency index: C7 52 vs iX2 90.
Safety-equipment index: C7 94 vs iX2 92.
Practicality index: C7 67 vs iX2 63.
Ownership-cover index: C7 not separately scored vs iX2 not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
iX2 leads by 6 points
C7 and iX2 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
iX2
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
63/100
C7
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW iX2
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 69 pts for C7
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX2 leads. However, C7 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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