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iX1
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T2 i-DM
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
iX1
T2 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
2023
2026
Generation
Battery-electric U11 compact SUV, closely related in body and cabin architecture to the third-generation X1.
Current South African launch specification
Facelift History
The current U11 iX1 is the first battery-electric X1 generation; no South African facelift has been announced.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Premium SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Car
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
4038 kg
Tare Mass Kg
-
2138 kg
Spec
iX1
T2 i-DM
Length
4500 mm
4785 mm
Width
1845 mm
2006 mm
Height
1616 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
2692 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
490 l
580 l
Kerb Weight
2085 kg
2138 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2580 kg
2438 kg
Payload Capacity
570 kg
300 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
1600 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
5.7 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
981 mm
970 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
980 mm
Rear Legroom
928 mm
810 mm
Spec
iX1
T2 i-DM
Engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
Not Applicable
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Electric
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
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
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
12.0:1
Bore
Not Applicable
72 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
92 mm
Maximum Power
230 kW
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
494 Nm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
265 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
610 Nm
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
2
2
Motor Location
Front and rear axles
Front
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
3-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
5.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
18.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
LFP
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
490 km (BMW stated)
90 km
AC Charging Power
11 kW
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
130 kW
50 kW
AC Charging Time
6 h 30 min
3 h 0 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
30 min
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
iX1
T2 i-DM
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
2WD
LSD Available
Yes
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Yes
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
AWD
2WD
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
Not Applicable
Spec
iX1
T2 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
76.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
62.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
89.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
76.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Combo
Type 2 and CCS2
Charging Type
AC and DC
AC and DC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
0
70
Combined Driving Range
490 km (BMW stated)
1200
Electric Consumption
14.8
22
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Applicable
Spec
iX1
T2 i-DM
Airbags
6
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
iX1
T2 i-DM
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
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
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
iX1
T2 i-DM
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Multi
Steering Wheel Material
Steering wheel M Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Seat Trim
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
iX1
T2 i-DM
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
50W
Sunroof
Panoramic
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1494 l
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
1.3
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Spare Wheel
Tyre repair kit
255/55 R20 full size
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
iX1
T2 i-DM
Infotainment System
Yes
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
10.25-inch
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
14.9
15.6-inch
Touchscreen
14.9
15.6-inch
Spec
iX1
T2 i-DM
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Not Available
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Headlight Type
Yes
Yes
Spec
iX1
T2 i-DM
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Auto; Sport; Eco
Not Available
Locking Differential
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Ground Clearance Max
-
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
190 mm
Spec
iX1
T2 i-DM
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
255/55 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
255/55 R20 full size
Wheel Rim Size
18" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 838 M Bicolour
20
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Tyre repair kit
255/55 R20 full size
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
iX1
T2 i-DM
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Track Width
-
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1695 mm
Front Suspension Type
Adaptive M Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Adaptive M Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
iX1
T2 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
30 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Hybrid
Spec
iX1
T2 i-DM
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Battery Warranty
-
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Spec
iX1
T2 i-DM
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
South Africa market model
Price Zar
1255000 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
flagship
Starting Price
1255000
779900
Starting Price Zar
1255000
779900
Spec
iX1
T2 i-DM
Warranty
Yes
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Basic Warranty
Yes
7-year/200,000 km warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This iX1 and T2 i-DM 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 T2 i-DM 45.
Efficiency index: iX1 90 vs T2 i-DM 98.
Safety-equipment index: iX1 92 vs T2 i-DM 92.
Practicality index: iX1 64 vs T2 i-DM 66.
Ownership-cover index: iX1 not separately scored vs T2 i-DM 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 12 points
iX1 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T2 i-DM remains close.
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
T2 i-DM
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW iX1
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 73 pts for T2 i-DM
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX1 leads. However, T2 i-DM may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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