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iX2 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Tiago.
Tiago starts ZAR 1,110,100 cheaperiX2 from ZAR 1,300,000 · Tiago from ZAR 189,900
Five key differences
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Specification
iX2
Tiago
Maximum Power
iX2150 kW
Tiago63 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
iX2250 Nm
Tiago113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Engine Size
iX2Not Applicable
Tiago1199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
iX2Not Applicable
Tiago20.00 km/l
Ground Clearance
iX2190 mm
Tiago170 mm
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Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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BMW iX2
eDrive20 M Sport
Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
iX2
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
Tiago
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?
iX2
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
Tiago
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
iX2
Tiago
Model Introduced Year
2024
2025
Generation
First-generation U10 electric coupé-style compact SUV; current South African offering is eDrive20 only.
First-generation South African-market Tata Tiago five-door hatchback
Facelift History
U10 is the first iX2 generation; the eDrive20 joined the South African range in July 2026.
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Premium SUV
Compact hatchback
Vehicle Type
Car
Passenger Car
Spec
iX2
Tiago
Length
4554 mm
3767 mm
Width
1845 mm
1677 mm
Height
1560 mm
1535 mm
Wheelbase
2692 mm
2400 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
134 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
35 l
Boot/Cargo Space
525 l
242 l
Kerb Weight
1960 kg
982 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2460 kg
1382 kg
Payload Capacity
575 kg
400 kg
Towing Capacity
750 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
5.0 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
990 mm
Rear Headroom
982 mm
920 mm
Front Legroom
1042 mm
820 mm
Rear Legroom
935 mm
860 mm
Spec
iX2
Tiago
Engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1199 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.7:1
Bore
Not Applicable
77 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW
63 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
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
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
210 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.6 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
64.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
115.1 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
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
Tiago
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Yes
No
Transfer Case
Yes
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
4.06
Number of Gears
1
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Manual gear lever
Drivetrain
FWD
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
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 Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
5
Spec
iX2
Tiago
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
20.00 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
13.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
16.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
35 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
20.00 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Combo
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
35
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
Tiago
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
iX2
Tiago
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
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
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
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
HD Reverse Parking Digital 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
Tiago
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
Melange Fabric Seats
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Steering wheel M Leather
Not Available
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Manual slide and recline
Seat Trim
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Melange Fabric Seats
Spec
iX2
Tiago
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Fully Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Fully Automatic
Spec
iX2
Tiago
Infotainment System
Yes
10.25" Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless Connectivity
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
New Advanced Fully Digital Cluster
USB Ports
2
Standard
Infotainment Screen
14.9
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
14.9
10.25-inch
Spec
iX2
Tiago
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Pristine White, Ocean Blue, Daytona Grey, Arizona Blue
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
iX2
Tiago
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Auto; Sport; Eco
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Applicable
Spec
iX2
Tiago
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
175/60 R15
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Steel spare wheel, 155/80 R15, Steel
Wheel Rim Size
19" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 871 M Bicolour
15-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Manual handbrake
Spec
iX2
Tiago
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Independent, Lower wishbone, McPherson (Dual Path ) strut type
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Twist Beam with coil spring mounted on Hydraulic shock absorbers
Spec
iX2
Tiago
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
119 g/km
Spec
iX2
Tiago
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
2 years / 30,000 km
Spec
iX2
Tiago
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
1330000 ZAR
224900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
1330000
224900
Starting Price Zar
1330000
224900
Spec
iX2
Tiago
Warranty
Yes
5 years / 125,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This iX2 and Tiago 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 Tiago 30.
Efficiency index: iX2 90 vs Tiago 75.
Safety-equipment index: iX2 92 vs Tiago 44.
Practicality index: iX2 63 vs Tiago 53.
Ownership-cover index: iX2 not separately scored vs Tiago 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
iX2 leads by 26 points
iX2 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Tiago.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
iX2
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
63/100
Tiago
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
53/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW iX2
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 49 pts for Tiago
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX2 leads. However, Tiago may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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