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Deliver 9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
iX1
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Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
Deliver 9
iX1
Model Introduced Year
2026
2023
Generation
Current South African Deliver 9 generation.
Battery-electric U11 compact SUV, closely related in body and cabin architecture to the third-generation X1.
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
The current U11 iX1 is the first battery-electric X1 generation; no South African facelift has been announced.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Three-seat large panel van
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Van
Premium SUV
Vehicle Type
Van
Car
Spec
Deliver 9
iX1
Length
5940 mm
4500 mm
Width
2062 mm
1845 mm
Height
2755 mm
1616 mm
Wheelbase
3760 mm
2692 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
12330 l
490 l
Kerb Weight
2361 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
4000 kg
2580 kg
Payload Capacity
1580 kg
570 kg
Towing Capacity
2800 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
7.1 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
981 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
928 mm
Spec
Deliver 9
iX1
Engine
2.0L turbo diesel
BMW eDrive electric drive
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 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
Common-rail direct injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
Not Applicable
Bore
83 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
92 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
128 kW @ 3500 rpm
230 kW
Maximum Torque
420 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
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
RWD
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
160 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
5.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.2 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
54.21 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.89 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
Deliver 9
iX1
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Available
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Gears
8
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
RWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Yes
Gearbox Type
Torque-converter automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Yes
Transmission Speeds
8
1
Spec
Deliver 9
iX1
Claimed Mileage
10.75 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
0 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
20 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
10.75 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS Combo
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
80
0
Combined Driving Range
860.22
490 km (BMW stated)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
14.8
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
800 km
420 km
Spec
Deliver 9
iX1
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Deliver 9
iX1
Cruise Control
Standard
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
Standard
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Deliver 9
iX1
Seat Material
Fabric
Leather/Sensatec
Heated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
Steering wheel M Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Electric multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Fabric
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Spec
Deliver 9
iX1
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic climate control
Spec
Deliver 9
iX1
Infotainment System
Touchscreen multimedia system
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
12.3
USB Ports
Standard
2
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
14.9
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
14.9
Spec
Deliver 9
iX1
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Deliver 9
iX1
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Not Available
Yes
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
20 deg
Spec
Deliver 9
iX1
Tyre Size
215/75 R16C
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
16
18" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 838 M Bicolour
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic
Spec
Deliver 9
iX1
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Adaptive M Suspension
Spec
Deliver 9
iX1
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km
0 g/km
Spec
Deliver 9
iX1
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Deliver 9
iX1
Ownership Role
Commercial vehicle
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
757100 ZAR
1255000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
757100
1255000
Starting Price Zar
757100
1255000
Spec
Deliver 9
iX1
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This Deliver 9 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: Deliver 9 66 vs iX1 95.
Efficiency index: Deliver 9 44 vs iX1 90.
Safety-equipment index: Deliver 9 50 vs iX1 92.
Practicality index: Deliver 9 78 vs iX1 64.
Ownership-cover index: Deliver 9 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 24 points
iX1 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Deliver 9.
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
Deliver 9
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW iX1
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 61 pts for Deliver 9
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX1 leads. However, Deliver 9 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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