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C9
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
iX1
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
C9
iX1
Model Introduced Year
2024
2023
Generation
Current South Africa C9 range
Battery-electric U11 compact SUV, closely related in body and cabin architecture to the third-generation X1.
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
The current U11 iX1 is the first battery-electric X1 generation; no South African facelift has been announced.
Facelift Launched Since
2024
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
Not Available
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Car
Spec
C9
iX1
Length
4775 mm
4500 mm
Width
1920 mm
1845 mm
Height
1671 mm
1616 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2692 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
143 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
660 l
490 l
Kerb Weight
1872 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2281 kg
2580 kg
Payload Capacity
409 kg
570 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
981 mm
Front Legroom
1070 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
960 mm
928 mm
Spec
C9
iX1
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
C9
iX1
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Standard
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1783 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C9
iX1
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
BMW eDrive electric drive
Engine Code
SQRF4J20
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 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
10.2:1
Not Applicable
Bore
80.5 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
98.0 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
192 kW @ 5500 rpm
230 kW
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
494 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
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front and rear axles
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
200 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
5.6 sec
Quarter Mile
15.8 sec
16.2 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Off-Road
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
102 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
213 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
490 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
C9
iX1
Gearbox
8 AT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
All-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
8
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Intelligent electronically controlled on-demand AWD with automatic front/rear torque distribution
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
8 AT
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
AWD
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
8
1
Spec
C9
iX1
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
9.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 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
11.8 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS Combo
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
65
0
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
490 km (BMW stated)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
14.8
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
420 km
Spec
C9
iX1
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
C9
iX1
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
Yes
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
C9
iX1
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 multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Spec
C9
iX1
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
12.3
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
C9
iX1
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
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
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Spec
C9
iX1
Approach Angle
Not Available
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Standard
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
165 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
165 mm
-
Spec
C9
iX1
Tyre Size
245/50 R20
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
245/50 R20
18" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 838 M Bicolour
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic
Spec
C9
iX1
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km
0 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C9
iX1
Service Plan
5 Years / 75 000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
C9
iX1
Ownership Role
flagship or capability-focused
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
885900 ZAR
1255000 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship or capability-focused
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
885900
1255000
Starting Price Zar
885900
1255000
Spec
C9
iX1
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This C9 and iX1 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: C9 81 vs iX1 95.
Efficiency index: C9 46 vs iX1 90.
Safety-equipment index: C9 94 vs iX1 92.
Practicality index: C9 68 vs iX1 64.
Ownership-cover index: C9 not separately scored vs iX1 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
iX1 leads by 11 points
iX1 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while C9 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
iX1
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
64/100
C9
Performance
81/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW iX1
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 74 pts for C9
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX1 leads. However, C9 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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