BMW IX1 vs Range Rover Velar

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BMW IX1
BMW IX1

$59,880 - $89,990

2023 price

Range Rover Velar
Range Rover Velar

$97,888 - $154,990

2024 price

Summary

2023 BMW IX1
2024 Range Rover Velar
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Not Applicable, 0.0L

Bi Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Electric

Premium Unleaded/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
0.0L/100km (combined)

2.2L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Could use stronger single-pedal braking tech
  • Some road/tyre noise intrusion
  • Hides its ‘EV-ness’ with regular ICE X1 styling

  • Not as well-specified as it should be
  • Optional styling can make the cabin look cheap and nasty
  • PHEV element will only work for those who regularly charge
2023 BMW IX1 Summary

The world is full of shock brand announcements.

Remember the time Coke suddenly changed its cola recipe? Or when Apple decided to take on Nokia with iPhone? Nobody saw those coming.

We all know how the latter turned out and even the former eventually became a marketing masterstroke.

Now here's another super-surprise – a German electric luxury SUV that’s actually comparatively inexpensive. And not stingily equipped. Yep, we’re talking about the iX1.

Based on the really rather impressive third-generation X1, it decisively undercuts similarly-specified rivals from Mercedes-Benz (EQA, EQB) and Genesis (GV60).

But is the Bavarian EV SUV worth paying that little bit extra for against (only very slightly) cheaper alternatives like the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Tesla Model Y, Polestar 2 and Volvo XC40 Recharge?

Let’s see.

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2024 Range Rover Velar Summary

The new Range Rover Velar P400e Dynamic HSE, or P400e for short, is the first Velar offered with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. In theory, this should make it a solid contender for those wanting a luxury SUV that produces a smaller and greener footprint.

It’s not as big as its Range Rover siblings, so if you’re after a sleeker Rangie that can do some 'mild' adventuring on the weekends while still looking flash during the week, this may be the one you’re looking for.

It faces competition from the BMW X5, Volvo XC90 and… at a stretch, the Porsche Cayenne. I’ve spent a week with the mid-level P400e Velar to see how it stacks up for everyday use.

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