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Duster
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iX2
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Duster
iX2
Model Introduced Year
2026
2024
Generation
Current South Africa Duster 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
1451 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Car
Spec
Duster
iX2
Length
4343 mm
4554 mm
Width
2095 mm
1845 mm
Height
1661 mm
1560 mm
Wheelbase
2658 mm
2692 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
217 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
217 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
594 l
525 l
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1950 kg
2460 kg
Payload Capacity
499 kg
575 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
750 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
1007 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
974 mm
982 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1042 mm
Rear Legroom
892 mm
935 mm
Spec
Duster
iX2
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Adaptive M Suspension
Spec
Duster
iX2
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
594 l
-
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Duster
iX2
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Mild Hybrid
BMW eDrive electric drive
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Electric
Hybrid System
Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1200 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
96 kW
150 kW
Maximum Torque
230 Nm @ 2000 rpm
250 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
1
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear axle
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.2 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Duster
iX2
Gearbox
Manual
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
Front-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 Available
1
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Manual clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
4WD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Available
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
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
4WD
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
Not Available
1
Spec
Duster
iX2
Claimed Mileage
17.5 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
14.1 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
20.3 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 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
17.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS Combo
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
50
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
Duster
iX2
Airbags
Front 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
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Duster
iX2
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 Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
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 Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Duster
iX2
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Leather/Sensatec
Heated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Steering wheel M Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Fabric
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Spec
Duster
iX2
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
4-6
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
Duster
iX2
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Duster
iX2
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
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
217 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
217 mm
-
Spec
Duster
iX2
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
19" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 871 M Bicolour
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic
Spec
Duster
iX2
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km
0 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Duster
iX2
Service Plan
2 year / 30 000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Duster
iX2
Ownership Role
range-specific
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
549999 ZAR
1330000 ZAR
Pricing Role
range-specific
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
549999
1330000
Starting Price Zar
549999
1330000
Spec
Duster
iX2
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This Duster 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: Duster 50 vs iX2 59.
Efficiency index: Duster 72 vs iX2 90.
Safety-equipment index: Duster 91 vs iX2 92.
Practicality index: Duster 71 vs iX2 63.
Ownership-cover index: Duster 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
iX2 leads by 5 points
Duster 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
Duster
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW iX2
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 70 pts for Duster
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX2 leads. However, Duster may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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