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Grand i10 Cargo
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
X7
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
X7
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2018
Generation
Current South African Grand i10 Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Five-door multi-row luxury SUV with all-wheel-drive diesel and V8 petrol derivatives.
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 X7 large-SUV range in South African specification.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Panel 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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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Van
Premium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
900-950 kg
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Vehicle Type
Van
Car
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
X7
Length
3815 mm
5181 mm
Width
1680 mm
2000 mm
Height
1520 mm
1835 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
3105 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1210 l
750 l
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
2565 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
3325 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
835 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.6 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
994 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
958 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1037 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
886 mm
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
X7
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
X7
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Manual
Standard
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1210 l
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AC Type
Manual
Standard
Climate Zones
Manual
-
Engine Warranty
4
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.9
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Air Conditioning
Manual
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
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
-
Manual Aircon
Manual
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Rim Size
14 Inches
21" Y-spoke style 753 Bicolour, 9.5Jx21 285/45
Sonar
Rear
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Source Model Column
grand-i10-cargo
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Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
top
-
Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
X7
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
BMW 48V mild-hybrid turbocharged engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
B47
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
2993 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
61 kW
250 kW
Maximum Torque
114 Nm
700 Nm @ 1750-2250 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
1 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
1 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
245 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
5.9 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
X7
Gearbox
Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
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
4
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
4
8
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
X7
Claimed Mileage
16.9 km/l
16.5 km/l
City Mileage
13.6 km/l
13.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.9 km/l
18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
1 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
16.9 km/l
16.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
37
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
420 km
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
X7
Airbags
2 front airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
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
Standard
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
2 front airbags
Yes
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
2 front airbags
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
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2 front airbags
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
2 front airbags
-
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
X7
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
Rear
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
EV Mode
Not Available
-
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
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Rear
-
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
-
Reversing Camera
Standard
-
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
X7
Seat Material
Cloth
Sport leather steering wheel (3 spoke)
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Yes
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric multi-way
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
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 Grand i10 Cargo grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Cloth
Yes
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
X7
Infotainment System
SYNC
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
14.9
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
14.9
Multi Information Display
Digital display
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
14.9
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
X7
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Roof rails Aluminium satinated
Exterior Colour Options
3
Multiple manufacturer colours
Body Type
Van
-
Led Headlights
Halogen
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlamps
Halogen
Yes
Headlight Type
Halogen
Yes
Headlights
Halogen
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
X7
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
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
165 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
165 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
X7
Tyre Size
Not Available
Runflat tyres
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Emergency spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
14 Inches
21" Y-spoke style 753 Bicolour, 9.5Jx21 285/45
Wheel Diameter
14 Inches
21" Y-spoke style 753 Bicolour, 9.5Jx21 285/45
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Wheel Size Type
14 Inches
-
Wheels
14 Inches
-
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
X7
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Battery Warranty
4
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
1 year / 15 000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Service Plan Distance
1 year / 15 000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
1 year / 15 000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
X7
Warranty Years
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Yes
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Yes
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Yes
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Yes
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
X7
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
213 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
X7
Ownership Role
Top
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
299900 ZAR
2110000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
299900
2110000
Starting Price Zar
299900
2110000
In depth: how these cars differ
This Grand i10 Cargo and X7 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: Grand i10 Cargo 30 vs X7 98.
Efficiency index: Grand i10 Cargo 66 vs X7 64.
Safety-equipment index: Grand i10 Cargo 40 vs X7 92.
Practicality index: Grand i10 Cargo 64 vs X7 88.
Ownership-cover index: Grand i10 Cargo 65 vs X7 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
X7 leads by 36 points
X7 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Grand i10 Cargo.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X7
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
88/100
Grand i10 Cargo
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
40/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW X7
leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts
vs 51 pts for Grand i10 Cargo
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X7 leads. However, Grand i10 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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