BMW iX1 vs Lexus UX
Verdict
These two C-segment CBU SUVs are almost price-matched: the BMW iX1 is RM250,800 and the Lexus UX is RM250,688, a negligible RM112 gap. The BMW’s 204 hp electric motor, 8.6-second 0-100 km/h time, 66.5 kWh battery and 475 km EV range make it the stronger EV daily driver, and its 490-litre boot is much larger. The Lexus counters with petrol power, a higher 190 km/h top speed, eight airbags and a longer five-year warranty.
Pick the BMW iX1 if you want electric running, more power, quicker 0-100 km/h acceleration and a far bigger boot.
Pick the Lexus UX if you prefer a petrol SUV with more airbags, a longer warranty and a higher top speed.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX1 RM250,800; Lexus UX RM250,688
- Powertrain: BMW iX1 electric single motor; Lexus UX 1,987 cc petrol engine
- Power: BMW iX1 204 hp; Lexus UX 169 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW iX1 8.6 s; Lexus UX 9.2 s
- Boot space: BMW iX1 490 L; Lexus UX 228 L
- Warranty: BMW iX1 2 years; Lexus UX 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 250,800 | RM 250,688✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,987 cc |
| Power | 204 hp✓ | 169 hp |
| Torque | — | 205 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 s✓ | 9.2 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 190 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 66.5 kWh | — |
| EV range | 475 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,500 mm | 4,495 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,642 mm | 1,520 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Boot space | 490 L✓ | 228 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 47 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 8✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 160✓ | RM 435 |
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.
iX1
- 204 hp electric motor
- 475 km EV range from 66.5 kWh battery
- 490-litre boot
- Two-year warranty is short beside the Lexus
- Top speed is lower at 170 km/h
- Six airbags versus eight in the Lexus
UX
- Five-year warranty
- Eight airbags
- Higher 190 km/h top speed
- Smaller 228-litre boot
- Slower 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 169 hp output
iX1 vs UX FAQ
Is the BMW iX1 or Lexus UX better?
The BMW iX1 is better if performance, EV range and boot space matter most. The Lexus UX is the safer paper choice for warranty cover and airbags, with five years and eight airbags against the BMW’s two years and six airbags.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX1 costs RM112 more than the Lexus UX. At this level, price is effectively equal, so the choice is really electric motor and space versus petrol engine, warranty and airbags.
Which SUV has the bigger boot?
The BMW iX1 has the much bigger boot: 490 litres against the Lexus UX’s 228 litres. That is a 262-litre advantage, useful if rear cargo space is a key part of the buying decision.