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X200 Single Cab
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Spec
X200 Single Cab
X3
Model Introduced Year
2026
2024
Generation
Current South African X200 Single Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Fourth-generation G45 BMW X3, produced at BMW Plant Rosslyn for South Africa and export markets.
Facelift History
No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
G45 is the current fourth-generation X3 and the South African launch version; no local facelift has been announced.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Forward-cab single cab
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Forward-cab light commercial vehicle
Premium SUV
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Car
Spec
X200 Single Cab
X3
Length
Not Officially Disclosed
4755 mm
Width
Not Officially Disclosed
1920 mm
Height
Not Officially Disclosed
1660 mm
Wheelbase
Not Officially Disclosed
2865 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
570 l
Kerb Weight
1760 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3260 kg
2625 kg
Payload Capacity
1500 kg
645 kg
Towing Capacity
1250 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.75 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1014 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
982 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1030 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
932 mm
Spec
X200 Single Cab
X3
Engine
2.8-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
BMW 48V mild-hybrid turbocharged engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
B48
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2771 cc
2998 cc
Cylinders
4
6
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
80 kW @ 3600 rpm
293 kW
Maximum Torque
240 Nm @ 1800-2000 rpm
540 Nm @ 1900-4800 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
1 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
1 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
4.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
400 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
X200 Single Cab
X3
Gearbox
5-speed manual
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Gears
5
8
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
RWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gearbox Type
5-speed manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Axle Layout
4x2
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Transmission Speeds
5
8
Spec
X200 Single Cab
X3
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
8.8 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.8 km/l
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
65 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
65
65
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
420 km
Spec
X200 Single Cab
X3
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
EBD
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
X200 Single Cab
X3
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear View Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
X200 Single Cab
X3
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leather/Sensatec
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering wheel M Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Spec
X200 Single Cab
X3
Climate Control
Air conditioner
Standard
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AC Type
Air conditioner
Standard
Spec
X200 Single Cab
X3
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
12.3
USB Ports
USB
2
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
14.9
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
14.9
Spec
X200 Single Cab
X3
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
X200 Single Cab
X3
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
20 deg
Spec
X200 Single Cab
X3
Tyre Size
195/70 R15C
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
15
20" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 1036 M Bicolour
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic
Spec
X200 Single Cab
X3
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
M Sports Suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
M Sports Suspension
Spec
X200 Single Cab
X3
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
189 g/km
Spec
X200 Single Cab
X3
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
X200 Single Cab
X3
Ownership Role
Current South African forward-cab single cab derivative
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
347739 ZAR
1550000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current official suggested retail price, vat excluded
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
347739
1550000
Starting Price Zar
347739
1550000
Spec
X200 Single Cab
X3
Warranty
7 years / 200,000 km
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This X200 Single Cab and X3 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: X200 Single Cab 44 vs X3 99.
Efficiency index: X200 Single Cab 54 vs X3 54.
Safety-equipment index: X200 Single Cab 88 vs X3 92.
Practicality index: X200 Single Cab 57 vs X3 75.
Ownership-cover index: X200 Single Cab not separately scored vs X3 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
X3 leads by 21 points
X3 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over X200 Single Cab.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X3
Performance
99/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
75/100
X200 Single Cab
Performance
44/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
57/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW X3
leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts
vs 61 pts for X200 Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X3 leads. However, X200 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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