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.
iX1 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over T6 Single Cab.
T6 Single Cab starts ZAR 910,100 cheaperiX1 from ZAR 1,210,000 · T6 Single Cab from ZAR 299,900
Five key differences
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Specification
iX1
T6 Single Cab
Maximum Power
iX1230 kW
T6 Single Cab102 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
iX1494 Nm
T6 Single Cab320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Engine Size
iX1Not Applicable
T6 Single Cab1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
iX1Not Applicable
T6 Single Cab16.39 km/l
Ground Clearance
iX1190 mm
T6 Single Cab197 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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BMW iX1
xDrive30 M Sport
Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
iX1
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
T6 Single Cab
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
iX1
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
T6 Single Cab
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
iX1
T6 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2023
2026
Generation
Battery-electric U11 compact SUV, closely related in body and cabin architecture to the third-generation X1.
South African introduction of new T6 Single Cab derivative in January 2026
Facelift History
The current U11 iX1 is the first battery-electric X1 generation; no South African facelift has been announced.
Introduced in South Africa in January 2026; no subsequent facelift announced
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Single-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium SUV
One-tonne single-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Car
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
iX1
T6 Single Cab
Length
4500 mm
5315 mm
Width
1845 mm
1830 mm
Height
1616 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
2692 mm
3090 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
197 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
490 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
2085 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2580 kg
2740 kg
Payload Capacity
570 kg
1000 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
1400 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
6.2 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
981 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
928 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
iX1
T6 Single Cab
Engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1999 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
16.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
230 kW
102 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
494 Nm
320 Nm @ 1600-2600 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
RWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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
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
T6 Single Cab
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Rear-wheel drive (4x2)
LSD Available
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Yes
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Manual
Drivetrain
AWD
Rear-wheel drive
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
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
1
6
Spec
iX1
T6 Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
16.39 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
16.39 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Combo
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
76
Combined Driving Range
490 km (BMW stated)
Over 1100 km
Electric Consumption
14.8
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Applicable
Spec
iX1
T6 Single Cab
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Driver
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Driver and passenger
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Driver
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
iX1
T6 Single Cab
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
iX1
T6 Single Cab
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Steering wheel M Leather
Leather-trimmed
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Leatherette
Spec
iX1
T6 Single Cab
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
Standard
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
iX1
T6 Single Cab
Infotainment System
Yes
9-inch touchscreen entertainment system
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
2
1
Infotainment Screen
14.9
9-inch
Touchscreen
14.9
9-inch
Spec
iX1
T6 Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Yes
Rear fog lamps
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Yes
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
iX1
T6 Single Cab
Approach Angle
25 deg
29.6 deg
Departure Angle
23 deg
22.4 deg
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Auto; Sport; Eco
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
iX1
T6 Single Cab
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
245/65 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
18" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 838 M Bicolour
17
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
iX1
T6 Single Cab
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Independent double wishbone with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Leaf springs
Spec
iX1
T6 Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
iX1
T6 Single Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
iX1
T6 Single Cab
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
Current South African light-commercial single-cab derivative
Price Zar
1255000 ZAR
314900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Current official suggested retail price, VAT included
Starting Price
1255000
314900
Starting Price Zar
1255000
314900
Spec
iX1
T6 Single Cab
Warranty
Yes
5 years / 100000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This iX1 and T6 Single Cab 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 T6 Single Cab 54.
Efficiency index: iX1 90 vs T6 Single Cab 66.
Safety-equipment index: iX1 92 vs T6 Single Cab 32.
Practicality index: iX1 64 vs T6 Single Cab 55.
Ownership-cover index: iX1 not separately scored vs T6 Single Cab 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
iX1 leads by 34 points
iX1 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over T6 Single Cab.
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
T6 Single Cab
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW iX1
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 51 pts for T6 Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX1 leads. However, T6 Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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