The iX1 is an all-electric version of the compact luxury SUV. We’ve uncovered prices and specs for the newcomer.

The electrified BMW iX1 will be hitting showrooms very soon and thanks to the configurator going live, we now get a taste of what’s to come in terms of pricing and specification. Pricing starts from R1 140 000 and the rivals to the BMW iX1 include the Volvo XC40 BEV as well as the Mercedes-Benz EQA/EQB.

You can spot the difference between the iX1 and its conventionally-powered siblings as the former has a subtle blue halo around the BMW logo, a small ‘i’ badge on the front and rear as well as a slightly different cabin.

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Inside, the talking points will be the new iDrive 8 operating system, complete with a large curved screen that stretches from the driver side to the central infotainment screen. There’s a new transmission tunnel that loses a conventional gear knob in favour of a small and discrete selector.

As far as engine and performance goes, the new BMW iX1 xDrive30 features a 200 kW and 494 Nm setup, giving it a claimed 0-100 kph time of 5.6 seconds and thanks to a battery pack of 64.7 kWh, a range of up to 440 km is possible. The vehicle supports a maximum DC charge power of 130 kW.

Customers will be able to choose from xLine or M Sport trim levels, and BMW SA is offering quite a few package options to enhance the iX1. The Equipment package (R24 500) includes things like adaptive LED headlights, wireless charging cradle, comfort access and something BMW calls “heated steering wheel preparation” and “heated seat preparation”, which leads us to believe that the hardware will be installed, but the heating functionality will be via subscription.

The Deluxe package (R40 000) adds Harman Kardon audio, panoramic roof and a towbar. The Equipment Package Professional (R43 500) adds BMW Live Cockpit Professional, heads-up display, adaptive LED headlights, heated seats and steering preparation, and parking assist plus to name but a few.

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How much does the new BMW iX1 cost in South Africa?

iX1 xLine R1 140 000iX1 M Sport R1 180 000