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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
ZS Pro
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
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ZS Pro
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
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Spec
iX2
ZS Pro
Model Introduced Year
2024
2025
Generation
First-generation U10 electric coupé-style compact SUV; current South African offering is eDrive20 only.
Current South African ZS Pro compact SUV with a 1.5-litre turbo engine, CVT and two-grade matrix.
Facelift History
U10 is the first iX2 generation; the eDrive20 joined the South African range in July 2026.
Launched locally in 2025 while the value-led ZS remained current.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Car
SUV
Spec
iX2
ZS Pro
Length
4554 mm
4430 mm
Width
1845 mm
1818 mm
Height
1560 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2692 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
161 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
525 l
443 l
Kerb Weight
1960 kg
1390 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2460 kg
1840 kg
Payload Capacity
575 kg
450 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
500 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1010 mm
875 mm
Rear Headroom
982 mm
865 mm
Front Legroom
1042 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
935 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
iX2
ZS Pro
Engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1496 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Gasoline Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
150 kW
125 kW
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
275 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
CVT
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.6 sec
8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Normal, Eco, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
89.93 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
197.84 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
ZS Pro
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Yes
Not Available
Transfer Case
Yes
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
1
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-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 Available
Front Differential Lock
Yes
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Continuously Variable Transmission
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
Not Applicable
Spec
iX2
ZS Pro
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
18.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
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
55
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
ZS Pro
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
iX2
ZS Pro
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Park Assist
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
iX2
ZS Pro
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
PVC
Heated Seats
Yes
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Steering wheel M Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Powered
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
PVC
Spec
iX2
ZS Pro
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic electric sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic climate control
Spec
iX2
ZS Pro
Infotainment System
Yes
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
Digital driver display
USB Ports
2
4
Infotainment Screen
14.9
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
14.9
12.3-inch
Spec
iX2
ZS Pro
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Arctic White, Black Pearl, Monument Silver, Diamond Red, Como Blue
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Spec
iX2
ZS Pro
Approach Angle
25 deg
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
23 deg
28.0 deg
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Auto; Sport; Eco
Not Available
Locking Differential
Yes
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
iX2
ZS Pro
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
215/50R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Non-full-size
Wheel Rim Size
19" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 871 M Bicolour
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic
Spec
iX2
ZS Pro
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Torsion Beam
Spec
iX2
ZS Pro
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
iX2
ZS Pro
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 years / 60,000 km
Spec
iX2
ZS Pro
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
1330000 ZAR
431500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
1330000
431500
Starting Price Zar
1330000
431500
Spec
iX2
ZS Pro
Warranty
Yes
7 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This iX2 and ZS Pro 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 ZS Pro 56.
Efficiency index: iX2 90 vs ZS Pro 58.
Safety-equipment index: iX2 92 vs ZS Pro 91.
Practicality index: iX2 63 vs ZS Pro 55.
Ownership-cover index: iX2 not separately scored vs ZS Pro 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
iX2 leads by 10 points
iX2 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while ZS Pro remains close.
Moderate 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
ZS Pro
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW iX2
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 65 pts for ZS Pro
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX2 leads. However, ZS Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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