8.1
2024 BMW iX1 review
It's not cheap, but the electric BMW iX1 impresses with its luxurious interior, slick technology, and enjoyable dynamics.
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William Stopford
2024 BMW IX1 vs 2024 Kia Sorento Comparison
BMW IX1
Kia Sorento
2024 BMW
IX1
vs
2024 Kia
Sorento
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.1
8.1
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Based on the BMW IX1 xDRIVE30 xLINE
Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE HEV AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
67L
107 to 650 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year - 8 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$78,900 - $84,900
$47,650 - $84,660
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Slick tech
- Upscale, comfortable interior
- Has pep in its step
Misses
- Not cheap
- Not as much range as some rivals
- Servicing a bit expensive
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent in-car tech
- Efficient in daily driving
- No compromise to packaging
Misses
- HEV limited to exxy GT-Line
- Consumption rises on the highway
- Spenny servicing, short intervals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Individual Metallic Paint - Alternative Pricing (+$3,200)
- Individual Metallic Paint (+$5,000)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,800)
- Premium Paint (+$695)
Colours Available
The 2024 Kia Sorento is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Clear White
- Silky Silver
- Steel Grey
- Mineral Blue
- Gravity Blue
- Aurora Black
- Snow White Pearl
- Volcanic Sand Brown
- Cityscape Green
All colours apart from Clear White cost an additional $695.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 3.5L, 2.2L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW - 230kW | 132kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3800 - 6300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 494Nm | 265Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 - 16 | |
