A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
X1
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
H6 PHEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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X1
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H6 PHEV
X1
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2023
Generation
Current South African H6 PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Third-generation U11 BMW X1, sharing its architecture and cabin concept with the battery-electric iX1.
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.
U11 is the current South African X1 generation; no local facelift has been announced.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
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
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
Premium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1946 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Car
Spec
H6 PHEV
X1
Length
4703 mm
4505 mm
Width
1886 mm
1845 mm
Height
1730 mm
1622 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2692 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
54 l
Boot/Cargo Space
560 l
540 l
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2400 kg
2240 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
750 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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170 mm
Payload Capacity
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575 kg
Number of Rows
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2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
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5.8 m
Front Headroom
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1001 mm
Rear Headroom
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986 mm
Front Legroom
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1040 mm
Rear Legroom
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925 mm
Spec
H6 PHEV
X1
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Not Available
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Adaptive M Suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
H6 PHEV
X1
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1445 l
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AC Type
Dual-zone
Automatic climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Dual-zone
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Engine Warranty
5
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Heads Up Display
Full-colour
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Air Conditioning
Dual-zone
Automatic climate control
Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Digital Speedometer
10.25-inch
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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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Manual Aircon
Dual-zone
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Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
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Sound System
9
6
Source Model Column
h6-phev
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Surround View Monitor
540-degree panoramic camera
Yes
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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Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Spec
H6 PHEV
X1
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
BMW turbocharged engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
B48
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
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
268 kW
233 kW
Maximum Torque
760 Nm
400 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
7-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
5.3 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
19.1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
106 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 PHEV
X1
Gearbox
Automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
4x2
AWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Available
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Two-wheel drive
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
7
Spec
H6 PHEV
X1
Claimed Mileage
90.9 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
12.2 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.0 km/l
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
54 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
90.9 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
54
Combined Driving Range
Over 1000 km
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
H6 PHEV
X1
Airbags
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
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
Standard
Yes
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
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
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
H6 PHEV
X1
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
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
540-degree panoramic camera
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
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
540-degree panoramic camera
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Emergency Braking
Standard
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Pre-Collision System
Standard
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Surround View Camera
540-degree panoramic camera
Yes
Spec
H6 PHEV
X1
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leather/Sensatec
Heated Seats
Front
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Front
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Yes
Instrument Cluster Type
10.25-inch
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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 H6 PHEV grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Not Applicable
M Sport Seats
Spec
H6 PHEV
X1
Infotainment System
Coffee OS
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Wireless
Yes
Number of Speakers
9
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
12.3
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
Coffee OS
14.9
Infotainment Display
Coffee OS
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Audio Speakers
9
6
Audio System
9
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Display Audio
Coffee OS
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Head Up Display
Full-colour
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Infotainment Screen
Coffee OS
14.9
Multi Information Display
10.25-inch
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Connected Services
Wireless
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
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Touchscreen
Coffee OS
14.9
Spec
H6 PHEV
X1
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
BMW Individual roof rails high-gloss Shadow Line
Exterior Colour Options
3
Multiple manufacturer colours
Body Type
SUV
-
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
H6 PHEV
X1
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
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
All-wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Spec
H6 PHEV
X1
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
20" M light Alloy wheels with Y-spoke style 872 M
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
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Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Spec
H6 PHEV
X1
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
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Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
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Battery Warranty
8 years / 150 000 km
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Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
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First Service At
5000
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Service Plan Duration
7 years / 75 000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 75 000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
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Alternator
110A
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Service Plan
7 years / 75 000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
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Spec
H6 PHEV
X1
Warranty Years
7 years / 200 000 km
Yes
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 200 000 km
Yes
Roadside Assistance
7 years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
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Basic Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
Yes
Roadside Assistance
7 years
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Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
Yes
Warranty Roadside Assistance
7 years
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Spec
H6 PHEV
X1
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
185 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Plug-in hybrid
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Fuel Octane Requirement
PHEV
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Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
0
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
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Spec
H6 PHEV
X1
Ownership Role
Flagship
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
749900 ZAR
1182500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
749900
1182500
Starting Price Zar
749900
1182500
In depth: how these cars differ
This H6 PHEV and X1 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: H6 PHEV 98 vs X1 90.
Efficiency index: H6 PHEV 96 vs X1 49.
Safety-equipment index: H6 PHEV 90 vs X1 92.
Practicality index: H6 PHEV 68 vs X1 64.
Ownership-cover index: H6 PHEV 65 vs X1 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
H6 PHEV leads by 8 points
H6 PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while X1 remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H6 PHEV
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
65/100
X1
Performance
90/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 84 pts
vs 76 pts for X1
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 PHEV leads. However, X1 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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