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Land Cruiser 76
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
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Spec
iX1
Land Cruiser 76
Model Introduced Year
2023
1984
Generation
Battery-electric U11 compact SUV, closely related in body and cabin architecture to the third-generation X1.
70 Series – one of the world's longest-running vehicle nameplates
Facelift History
The current U11 iX1 is the first battery-electric X1 generation; no South African facelift has been announced.
Continuous mechanical updates while retaining core body-on-frame design. Minor updates in 2007, 2014, 2021
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Car
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Beige
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
2100 kg
Spec
iX1
Land Cruiser 76
Length
4500 mm
4890 mm
Width
1845 mm
1885 mm
Height
1616 mm
1970 mm
Wheelbase
2692 mm
2730 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
230 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
87 l
Boot/Cargo Space
490 l
909 l
Kerb Weight
2085 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2580 kg
3300 kg
Payload Capacity
570 kg
1200 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
8 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
6 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
993 mm
Rear Headroom
981 mm
954 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
928 mm
887 mm
Spec
iX1
Land Cruiser 76
Engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
3956 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
6
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
24
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
230 kW
202 kW
Maximum Torque
494 Nm
381 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
2
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front and rear axles
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
5.6 sec
9.8 sec
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
96.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
181.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
490 km (BMW stated)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
11 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
130 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
6 h 30 min
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
iX1
Land Cruiser 76
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
4WD Part-Time
LSD Available
Yes
Standard
Transfer Case
Yes
Standard
Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
4
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Electronically controlled AWD
Available
4WD Hi Range
Yes
Available
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Yes
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
No
Front Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
4-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
Yes
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
4
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
iX1
Land Cruiser 76
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
13 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
11.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
15.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
87 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Combo
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
87
Combined Driving Range
490 km (BMW stated)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
14.8
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Applicable
Spec
iX1
Land Cruiser 76
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
2
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
2
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
2
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
2
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
iX1
Land Cruiser 76
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Not Available
Parking Sensor
-
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
-
Not Available
Reversing Camera
-
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Spec
iX1
Land Cruiser 76
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
Vinyl / Fabric
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Steering wheel M Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Manual
Seat Trim
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Vinyl / Fabric
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Steering Type
-
Hydraulic
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt
Folding Rear Seats
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
-
2
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Not Available
Interior Colour Options
-
2
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Fabric Seats
-
Vinyl / Fabric
Armrest Front
-
Not Available
Driver Seat
-
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Basic but functional – vinyl seats, basic climate control, robust switchgear designed to last decades
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Vinyl / Fabric
Interior Colours
-
2
Seat Fold Type
-
Standard
Spec
iX1
Land Cruiser 76
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Manual AC
Power Windows
Standard
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Manual AC
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
909 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Manual AC
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
10.8
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
-
Standard
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Vinyl / Fabric
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spare Wheel
Tyre repair kit
Full-Size
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt
Voice Command
-
Standard
Voice Command Support
-
Standard
Accelerator 0 100
-
9.8 sec
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control
Manual AC
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point EFI
Digital Speedometer
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Not Available
Lift Gate
-
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 AC
Mirror
-
All Doors
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Standard
Sonar
-
Not Available
Sound System
6
4
Source Model Column
-
land-cruiser-76
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Front
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
top
Unlocking
Yes
Not Available
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
-
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Yes
Standard
Spec
iX1
Land Cruiser 76
Infotainment System
Yes
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
2
Infotainment Screen
14.9
9-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
14.9
9-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
14.9
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
2
Audio Speakers
6
4
Audio System
-
4
Display Audio
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
2
Multi Information Display
-
Not Available
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
iX1
Land Cruiser 76
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
2
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Standard
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Standard
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Roof Type
-
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
Standard
Standard
Fog Lights
-
Standard
Front Fog Lights
-
Standard
Led Headlights
Yes
Standard
Auto Headlights
-
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
2
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Headlamp Levelling
-
Standard
Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Headlight Type
Yes
Standard
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Spec
iX1
Land Cruiser 76
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Auto; Sport; Eco
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
230 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
230 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Standard
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
iX1
Land Cruiser 76
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
265/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
18" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 838 M Bicolour
Standard
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Wheel Type
-
Standard
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Tyre repair kit
Full-Size
Tyre Type
-
265/70 R16
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Not Available
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Full-Size
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Wheel Material
-
Standard
Wheels
-
Standard
Spec
iX1
Land Cruiser 76
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Power Steering
-
Hydraulic
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Spring Type
-
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Spring Type
-
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Front
Front Suspension Type
Adaptive M Suspension
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Suspension Type
Adaptive M Suspension
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Suspension
-
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Spec
iX1
Land Cruiser 76
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
280 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 4
Idle CO2 Output
-
280
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
280
Spec
iX1
Land Cruiser 76
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 Years / 90,000 km
Battery Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
5 Years / 90,000 km
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 Years / 90,000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 Years / 90,000 km
Spec
iX1
Land Cruiser 76
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
Top
Price Zar
1255000 ZAR
1065300 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
1255000
1065300
Starting Price Zar
1255000
1065300
Spec
iX1
Land Cruiser 76
Warranty
Yes
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Years
Yes
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
Yes
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
Yes
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
iX1
Land Cruiser 76
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
15 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
18.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
12 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
14 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
9
In depth: how these cars differ
This iX1 and Land Cruiser 76 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: iX1 95 vs Land Cruiser 76 77.
Efficiency index: iX1 90 vs Land Cruiser 76 49.
Safety-equipment index: iX1 92 vs Land Cruiser 76 50.
Practicality index: iX1 64 vs Land Cruiser 76 98.
Ownership-cover index: iX1 not separately scored vs Land Cruiser 76 43.
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
iX1 leads by 19 points
iX1 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Land Cruiser 76.
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
Land Cruiser 76
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
98/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW iX1
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 66 pts for Land Cruiser 76
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX1 leads. However, Land Cruiser 76 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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