BMW iX: I20 vs I20 LCI
Verdict
The BMW iX I20 LCI asks RM425,800 against RM385,430 for the BMW iX I20, so the gap is RM40,370. For that, the newer car gets a much bigger 100.6 kWh battery versus 76.6 kWh, range rises from 425 km to 692 km, and output jumps from 322 hp to 402 hp. It is also a second quicker to 100 km/h. But the basics barely move: both are five-seat, CBU executive SUVs with dual-motor AWD, 500 litres of boot space and 200 km/h top speed.
Pick the BMW iX I20 if the lower RM385,430 price, RM395 road tax and 425 km range suit your usage better than chasing maximum range.
Pick the BMW iX I20 LCI if you want the far longer 692 km range, stronger 402 hp output and quicker 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX I20 RM385,430; BMW iX I20 LCI RM425,800
- Power: BMW iX I20 322 hp; BMW iX I20 LCI 402 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW iX I20 6.1 s; BMW iX I20 LCI 5.1 s
- Battery: BMW iX I20 76.6 kWh; BMW iX I20 LCI 100.6 kWh
- EV range: BMW iX I20 425 km; BMW iX I20 LCI 692 km
- Road tax: BMW iX I20 RM395/year; BMW iX I20 LCI RM545/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 385,430✓ | RM 425,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Dual motor | Dual motor |
| Power | 322 hp | 402 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 s | 5.1 s✓ |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 76.6 kWh | 100.6 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 425 km | 692 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,953 mm | 4,965 mm |
| Width | 1,967 mm | 1,970 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Boot space | 500 L | 500 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 395✓ | RM 545 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
I20
- Lower purchase price
- Lower RM395 yearly road tax
- Same 500 L boot and 3,000 mm wheelbase
- Shorter 425 km EV range
- Smaller 76.6 kWh battery
- Slower 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time
I20 LCI
- Much longer 692 km EV range
- Stronger 402 hp dual-motor output
- Quicker 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Costs RM40,370 more
- Higher RM545 yearly road tax
- No extra boot space over the BMW iX I20
I20 vs I20 LCI FAQ
Is the BMW iX I20 or BMW iX I20 LCI better?
The BMW iX I20 LCI is better on performance and range: 402 hp, 5.1 seconds to 100 km/h and 692 km range. The BMW iX I20 only wins on lower price and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX I20 LCI costs RM40,370 more than the BMW iX I20, at RM425,800 versus RM385,430.
Does the BMW iX I20 LCI give more cabin or boot space?
No. Both have a 3,000 mm wheelbase, five seats and a 500 L boot. The LCI is slightly longer and wider outside, but the key passenger and luggage figures are unchanged.