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Transit Van starts ZAR 288,500 cheaperiX2 from ZAR 1,300,000 · Transit Van from ZAR 1,011,500
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Specification
iX2
Transit Van
Maximum Power
iX2150 kW
Transit Van121 kW
Maximum Torque
iX2250 Nm
Transit Van390 Nm
Engine Size
iX2Not Applicable
Transit Van1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
iX2Not Applicable
Transit Van10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
iX2190 mm
Transit Van147 mm
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Spec
iX2
Transit Van
Model Introduced Year
2024
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
First-generation U10 electric coupé-style compact SUV; current South African offering is eDrive20 only.
Current South African Transit Van listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
U10 is the first iX2 generation; the eDrive20 joined the South African range in July 2026.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Panel van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium SUV
Van
Vehicle Type
Car
Van
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Gross Weight Class
-
470 series
Wheelbase Type
-
Extra-long wheelbase
Tare Mass Kg
-
2355 kg
Spec
iX2
Transit Van
Length
4554 mm
6704 mm
Width
1845 mm
2059 mm
Height
1560 mm
2781 mm
Wheelbase
2692 mm
3750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
147 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
525 l
490 l
Kerb Weight
1960 kg
2355 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2460 kg
4700 kg
Payload Capacity
575 kg
2270 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
998 mm
Rear Headroom
982 mm
959 mm
Front Legroom
1042 mm
1042 mm
Rear Legroom
935 mm
899 mm
Spec
iX2
Transit Van
Engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
2.0L EcoBlue diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1996 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
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW
121 kW
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
390 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
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
210 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.6 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
51.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
165.6 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
Transit Van
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Not Applicable
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
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
6
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
iX2
Transit Van
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
8.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
12.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Applicable
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
10.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Combo
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
Not Applicable
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
Transit Van
Airbags
6
Driver airbag
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
iX2
Transit Van
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
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
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
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
iX2
Transit Van
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Steering wheel M Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Transit Van grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
iX2
Transit Van
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
4217 mm
Load Bed Width
-
1392 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
4217 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
1392 mm
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
transit-van
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
iX2
Transit Van
Infotainment System
Yes
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
6
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
14.9
SYNC
Touchscreen
14.9
SYNC
Infotainment Screen Size
14.9
SYNC
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Spec
iX2
Transit Van
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
3
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
-
Van
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
iX2
Transit Van
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
147 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
147 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
iX2
Transit Van
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
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
iX2
Transit Van
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
iX2
Transit Van
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
iX2
Transit Van
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Maintenance Plan
-
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Spec
iX2
Transit Van
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
Top
Price Zar
1330000 ZAR
1062000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
1330000
1062000
Starting Price Zar
1330000
1062000
Spec
iX2
Transit Van
Warranty
Yes
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
Yes
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
Yes
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
Yes
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
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