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Everest
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
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Everest
iX1
Model Introduced Year
2015
2023
Generation
Currently sold Everest belongs to the latest generation with enhanced comfort and safety systems
Battery-electric U11 compact SUV, closely related in body and cabin architecture to the third-generation X1.
Facelift History
Major generational update in 2022 with improved safety, technology, and design
The current U11 iX1 is the first battery-electric X1 generation; no South African facelift has been announced.
Facelift Launched Since
2022
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
-
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Large SUV
Premium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2450 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Car
Spec
Everest
iX1
Length
4914 mm
4500 mm
Width
1923 mm
1845 mm
Height
1842 mm
1616 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
2692 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
259 l
490 l
Kerb Weight
2450 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
2580 kg
Payload Capacity
680 kg
570 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
972 mm
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
953 mm
981 mm
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
912 mm
928 mm
Spec
Everest
iX1
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Adaptive M Suspension
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
-
Chassis Material
Ladder Frame
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Everest
iX1
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
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
everest
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Sub Frame
Ladder Frame
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Spec
Everest
iX1
Engine
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
BMW eDrive electric drive
Engine Code
Ford 3.0 V6 turbo diesel
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
6
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
24
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
16.0:1
Not Applicable
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
184 kW @ 3250 rpm
230 kW
Maximum Torque
600 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
4WD
AWD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
210 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
5.6 sec
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
16.2 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
75.1 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
244.9 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
Everest
iX1
Engine Position
Front longitudinal
-
Gearbox
10-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Full-Time Four Wheel Drive
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
10
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
10-Speed Automatic
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Available
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Yes
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Yes
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
10-Speed Automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Yes
Axle Layout
4x4
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
10
1
Spec
Everest
iX1
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
13.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 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
11.8 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
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
Everest
iX1
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Everest
iX1
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
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
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
Everest
iX1
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
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Steering wheel M Leather
Interior Colour Options
5
-
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
Premium interior design, large touchscreen, digital cluster, driver assistance features
-
Interior Colours
5
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Spec
Everest
iX1
Infotainment System
SYNC
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 Size
SYNC
14.9
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
14.9
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
14.9
Spec
Everest
iX1
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
5
Multiple manufacturer colours
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
-
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Everest
iX1
Approach Angle
Not Available
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Yes
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
All-wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
226 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
226 mm
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Spec
Everest
iX1
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
18" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 838 M Bicolour
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Spec
Everest
iX1
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
Yes
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
Yes
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
-
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
Yes
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
Yes
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Spec
Everest
iX1
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Variable Valve Timing
No
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Everest
iX1
Service Plan
Not Available
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Everest
iX1
Ownership Role
Flagship
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
1340000 ZAR
1255000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
1340000
1255000
Starting Price Zar
1340000
1255000
In depth: how these cars differ
This Everest 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: Everest 88 vs iX1 95.
Efficiency index: Everest 52 vs iX1 90.
Safety-equipment index: Everest 81 vs iX1 92.
Practicality index: Everest 77 vs iX1 64.
Ownership-cover index: Everest 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 9 points
iX1 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Everest remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
iX1
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
64/100
Everest
Performance
88/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
77/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW iX1
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 76 pts for Everest
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX1 leads. However, Everest may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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