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Caddy Cargo
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iX
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Spec
Caddy Cargo
iX
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2021
Generation
Current South African Caddy Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Large five-door battery-electric SUV with dual-motor all-wheel drive.
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Current BMW iX range in updated xDrive45 and xDrive60 South African Sport specification.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Van
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
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Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Van
Premium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1706 kg
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Vehicle Type
Van
Car
Spec
Caddy Cargo
iX
Length
4853 mm
4965 mm
Width
1855 mm
1970 mm
Height
1823 mm
1695 mm
Wheelbase
2970 mm
3000 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
144 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
3900 l
500 l
Kerb Weight
1706 kg
2525 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2350 kg
3100 kg
Payload Capacity
644 kg
650 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.1 m
5.8 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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170 mm
Number of Rows
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2 rows
Front Headroom
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1009 mm
Rear Headroom
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991 mm
Front Legroom
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1045 mm
Rear Legroom
-
920 mm
Spec
Caddy Cargo
iX
Front Track Width
1571 mm
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Rear Track Width
1563 mm
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Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Caddy Cargo
iX
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
3900 l
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Boot Space Seats Folded
3900 l
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AC Type
Not Available
Automatic climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
caddy-cargo
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
top
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Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
Caddy Cargo
iX
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
BMW eDrive electric drive
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1968 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
81 kW
300 kW
Maximum Torque
300 Nm
700 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
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
5.1 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.2 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
47.5 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
175.8 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
522 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
Caddy Cargo
iX
Gearbox
Manual
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
1
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
4x2
AWD
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
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
Manual
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
4x2
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
1
Spec
Caddy Cargo
iX
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
14.8 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
21.3 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
0 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS Combo
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
50 l
0
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
522-616 km (BMW stated)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
17–20
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
420 km
Spec
Caddy Cargo
iX
Airbags
Front airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Caddy Cargo
iX
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Caddy Cargo
iX
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leather/Sensatec
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Yes
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric multi-way
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Caddy Cargo grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Caddy Cargo
iX
Infotainment System
Not Available
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
12.3
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
14.9
Touchscreen
Not Available
14.9
Spec
Caddy Cargo
iX
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
3
Multiple manufacturer colours
Body Type
Van
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Caddy Cargo
iX
Approach Angle
Not Available
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
144 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
144 mm
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Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Caddy Cargo
iX
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
19
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Spec
Caddy Cargo
iX
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
Caddy Cargo
iX
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
Yes
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
Yes
Spec
Caddy Cargo
iX
Service Plan
Not Available
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Caddy Cargo
iX
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
646650 ZAR
2249000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
646650
2249000
Starting Price Zar
646650
2249000
In depth: how these cars differ
This Caddy Cargo and iX 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: Caddy Cargo 44 vs iX 100.
Efficiency index: Caddy Cargo 72 vs iX 90.
Safety-equipment index: Caddy Cargo 88 vs iX 92.
Practicality index: Caddy Cargo 60 vs iX 72.
Ownership-cover index: Caddy Cargo not separately scored vs iX 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
iX leads by 24 points
iX holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Caddy Cargo.
Performance
iX +56
Efficiency
iX +18
Safety
iX +4
Practicality
iX +12
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
iX
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
72/100
Caddy Cargo
Performance
44/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW iX
leads the specification evidence index with 89 pts
vs 65 pts for Caddy Cargo
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX leads. However, Caddy Cargo 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 consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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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