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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Outlander Sport
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
iX1
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Outlander Sport
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Spec
iX1
Outlander Sport
Model Introduced Year
2023
2025
Generation
Battery-electric U11 compact SUV, closely related in body and cabin architecture to the third-generation X1.
First South African Outlander Sport generation, Mitsubishi Xforce architecture
Facelift History
The current U11 iX1 is the first battery-electric X1 generation; no South African facelift has been announced.
Introduced locally in January 2025 and replaced ASX.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Car
Passenger vehicle
Spec
iX1
Outlander Sport
Length
4500 mm
4390 mm
Width
1845 mm
1810 mm
Height
1616 mm
1660 mm
Wheelbase
2692 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
193 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
490 l
480 l
Kerb Weight
2085 kg
1250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2580 kg
1730 kg
Payload Capacity
570 kg
480 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
950 mm
Rear Headroom
981 mm
880 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
928 mm
370 mm
Spec
iX1
Outlander Sport
Engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
4A91
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1499 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.0:1
Bore
Not Applicable
75 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
84.8 mm
Maximum Power
230 kW
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
494 Nm
141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
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
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
CVT
Top Speed
210 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
5.6 sec
13.6 sec
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
18.7 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
61.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
112.8 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
Outlander Sport
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Yes
No
Transfer Case
Yes
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Yes
No
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
5.698
Number of Gears
1
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Electronically controlled AWD
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Yes
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
No
Front Differential Lock
Yes
No
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Continuously variable
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
No
Transmission Speeds
1
1
Spec
iX1
Outlander Sport
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
13.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Combo
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
42
Combined Driving Range
490 km (BMW stated)
677
Electric Consumption
14.8
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
701 km
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
63 km
Spec
iX1
Outlander Sport
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
No
AEB
Yes
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
iX1
Outlander Sport
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Yes
No
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Park Assist
Standard
No
Around View Monitor
Yes
No
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
No
Spec
iX1
Outlander Sport
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Yes
No
Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Steering wheel M Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Synthetic leather with anti-temperature-rise function
Spec
iX1
Outlander Sport
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Power Windows
Standard
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic
No
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Spec
iX1
Outlander Sport
Infotainment System
Yes
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
8-inch
USB Ports
2
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
14.9
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
14.9
12.3-inch
Spec
iX1
Outlander Sport
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
No
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
White Pearl, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Red Metallic, Energetic Yellow Metallic
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Spec
iX1
Outlander Sport
Approach Angle
25 deg
21 deg
Departure Angle
23 deg
30.5 deg
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Auto; Sport; Eco
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Locking Differential
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
20.5 deg
Spec
iX1
Outlander Sport
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Temporary 16-inch
Wheel Rim Size
18" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 838 M Bicolour
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electric parking brake
Spec
iX1
Outlander Sport
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Torsion beam
Spec
iX1
Outlander Sport
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
146 g/km
Spec
iX1
Outlander Sport
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
3 years / 45,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Spec
iX1
Outlander Sport
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
1255000 ZAR
499990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
1255000
499990
Starting Price Zar
1255000
499990
Spec
iX1
Outlander Sport
Warranty
Yes
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This iX1 and Outlander Sport 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 Outlander Sport 30.
Efficiency index: iX1 90 vs Outlander Sport 62.
Safety-equipment index: iX1 92 vs Outlander Sport 73.
Practicality index: iX1 64 vs Outlander Sport 67.
Ownership-cover index: iX1 not separately scored vs Outlander Sport 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 28 points
iX1 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Outlander Sport.
Large 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
Outlander Sport
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW iX1
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 57 pts for Outlander Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX1 leads. However, Outlander Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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