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BMW IX2 vs Kia EV5

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BMW IX2
BMW IX2

$71,900 - $104,283

2024 price

Kia EV5
Kia EV5

$56,770 - $71,770

2025 price

Summary

2024 BMW IX2
2025 Kia EV5
Safety Rating

Engine Type
0.0L

Fuel Type
Electric

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Fuel Efficiency
0.0L/100km (combined)

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Seating
5

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Dislikes
  • M35i's over-firm ride
  • Not as practical as X1
  • Some rivals charge faster

  • Artificially heavy steering
  • Noticeable wind noise at times
  • Uncomfortable cabin materials
2024 BMW IX2 Summary

Following its global launch in February this year, the second-generation 'U10' 2024 BMW X2 and iX2 have landed in Australia.

The coupe SUV range comprises four variants with turbo-petrol and pure electric models sitting alongside each other in showrooms with precious few visual differences.

That'll either be a good or bad thing, depending on how much you want to parade your choice to go for current or combustion.

More clear cut is the X2's new – and more sensible – position in BMW's SUV line-up. Rather than a quirky curio that's smaller and less practical than the X1, the 20cm longer gen-two X2 finally makes sense in BMW's X line-up.

To see if the driving experience and build quality live up the shiny new exterior, we've been invited to Tasmania to sample the new car's attributes on typically testing (and picturesque) roads.

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2025 Kia EV5 Summary

Make no mistake, you are looking at the biggest challenge the all-conquering Tesla Model Y has ever faced in Australia.

It’s the Kia EV5, a mid-size, all-electric SUV the Korean brand thinks will be its best-selling EV by some margin.

Oh, and it’s cheaper than the Tesla, by more than a little bit.

So, is this the electric SUV that might finally put an end to Tesla’s winning run in Australia?

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