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iX2
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Scorpio-N
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Spec
iX2
Scorpio-N
Model Introduced Year
2024
Not Available
Generation
First-generation U10 electric coupé-style compact SUV; current South African offering is eDrive20 only.
Current local listing
Facelift History
U10 is the first iX2 generation; the eDrive20 joined the South African range in July 2026.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
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
Tare Mass Kg
-
1825-2070 kg
Spec
iX2
Scorpio-N
Length
4554 mm
4662 mm
Width
1845 mm
1918 mm
Height
1560 mm
1905 mm
Wheelbase
2692 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
525 l
460 l
Kerb Weight
1960 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2460 kg
-
Payload Capacity
575 kg
-
Towing Capacity
750 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
-
Front Headroom
1010 mm
-
Rear Headroom
982 mm
-
Front Legroom
1042 mm
-
Rear Legroom
935 mm
-
Spec
iX2
Scorpio-N
Engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
2.2D mHawk CRDI
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2184 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
150 kW
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
400 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Rear axle
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Zip, Zap, Zoom
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
548 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
iX2
Scorpio-N
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
4x4
LSD Available
Yes
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Yes
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Yes
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
4x4
4WD Engagement
Electronically controlled AWD
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
4WD Hi Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Yes
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Transmission Speeds
1
6
Spec
iX2
Scorpio-N
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
11.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
17.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Combo
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
57
Combined Driving Range
548 km (BMW stated)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
13.2–13.3
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Applicable
Spec
iX2
Scorpio-N
Airbags
6
Front, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Hill descent control
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill hold control
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Hill hold control
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
iX2
Scorpio-N
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
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
Front and rear parking sensors
Rear View Camera
Yes
Front and rear camera
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Front and rear camera
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
Spec
iX2
Scorpio-N
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Steering wheel M Leather
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
6-way driver power seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
6-way driver power seat
Seat Trim
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Second row air conditioner
Spec
iX2
Scorpio-N
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Power Windows
Standard
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Engine start stop button
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power-fold ORVM
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
iX2
Scorpio-N
Infotainment System
Yes
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
6
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
14.9
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Touchscreen
14.9
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio System
-
Sony 3D immersive audio
Spec
iX2
Scorpio-N
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Silver roof rail
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
iX2
Scorpio-N
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Auto; Sport; Eco
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Locking Differential
Yes
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
iX2
Scorpio-N
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 871 M Bicolour
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Spec
iX2
Scorpio-N
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Double wishbone front suspension
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Penta Link rear suspension
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
iX2
Scorpio-N
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
iX2
Scorpio-N
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
iX2
Scorpio-N
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
South Africa market model
Price Zar
1330000 ZAR
699999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
flagship
Starting Price
1330000
489999
Starting Price Zar
1330000
489999
Spec
iX2
Scorpio-N
Warranty
Yes
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
Yes
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This iX2 and Scorpio-N 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: iX2 59 vs Scorpio-N 69.
Efficiency index: iX2 90 vs Scorpio-N 60.
Safety-equipment index: iX2 92 vs Scorpio-N 90.
Practicality index: iX2 63 vs Scorpio-N 78.
Ownership-cover index: iX2 not separately scored vs Scorpio-N 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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iX2 and Scorpio-N image comparison
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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
iX2 leads by 0 points
iX2 and Scorpio-N are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
iX2
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
63/100
Scorpio-N
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW iX2
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 75 pts for Scorpio-N
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX2 leads. However, Scorpio-N may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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