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BMW iX1 vs Maxus MIFA 9in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 27 Aug 2026Comparing eDrive20 vs Elite variants

The short answer

Maxus MIFA 9 costs रु 24,96,000 less ex-showroom. MIFA 9 has 335 km more claimed range. MIFA 9 has 95 PS more power.

Choose the BMW iX1 if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

At Rs 149.96 lakh, the eDrive20 suits buyers prioritizing tech, comfort (panorama roof, Head-Up Display, Harman Kardon audio) and BMW badge over raw power or AWD capability Buyers needing more load capacity, all-wheel drive, or a lower entry price should cross-shop other EVs before committing at this price point No owner feedback or news is available yet in Nepal to confirm real-world range, service experience, or resale value, so early buyers are relying purely on brochure figures

Pros

WLTP range of 430-475 km per charge covers long intercity drives without frequent stops

0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds with 204 Ps (150 kW) is brisk for daily driving

DC fast charging up to 130 kW and AC charging up to 11 kW give flexible charging options

Panorama glass roof, BMW Curved Display (10.5"+10.7"), and Harman Kardon 12-speaker system add premium cabin feel

Parking Assistant Plus with camera, park distance control and reversing assistant eases tight parking and narrow Nepali streets

Full safety suite includes front/side/head airbags, DSC, ABS with CBC, and tyre pressure monitoring

Cons

At Rs 149.96 lakh this is a serious investment for a single-motor (eDrive20) EV with no AWD option listed

Max payload of just 570 kg is modest given the 2435 kg GVWR, limiting heavy loading with passengers plus luggage

Cargo volume of 490 L (1495 L max) is average for the vehicle's 4500 mm length and 2692 mm wheelbase

Energy consumption of 17.2–15.4 kWh/100km is on the higher side, meaning real-world range will trend toward the lower 430 km figure in hilly or cold conditions

Unladen weight of 1940 kg is heavy for a compact SUV, which can affect efficiency on steep Nepali terrain

AC charging tops out at 11 kW, so a full home charge from empty will still take several hours

As of 30 Jul 2026

Choose the Maxus MIFA 9 if

Maxus MIFA 9 costs रु 24,96,000 less ex-showroom.MIFA 9 has 335 km more claimed range.MIFA 9 has 95 PS more power.

At Rs 1.25 crore, MIFA 9 Elite delivers true luxury‑EV 7‑seater space and strong performance for affluent family and chauffeur‑driven buyers. High price and still‑developing Maxus network mean it best suits early adopters who prioritise comfort, tech and zero‑emission prestige over absolute value.

Pros

Spacious three‑row 7‑seat cabin with genuine luxury MPV appeal.

Large 90 kWh battery offering long real‑world electric range.

Strong 245 hp motor performance suitable for highways and hills.

High safety package with ADAS and Euro‑NCAP‑rated platform.

Cons

Very expensive versus diesel MPVs and some rival EVs.

Brand and service network still relatively new and limited in Nepal.

Exact ground clearance and boot figures not clearly communicated.

Single listed Elite variant limits choice of lower‑priced trims.

As of 03 Aug 2026

17 rows compared

BMW

iX1

रु 1,49,96,000

Maxus

MIFA 9

रु 1,25,00,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 1,49,96,000

रु 1,25,00,000Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 1,49,96,000 – रु 3,29,96,000

रु 1,25,00,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

Distributor

Laxmi Premium Motors Pvt. Ltd.

Himalaya Motrox Pvt. Ltd. (under Himalaya Organization)

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

No offer on this variant

cash

Introductory launch pricing mentioned earlier; current ex‑showroom Rs 1.25 crore.

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

150 PS

245 PS+95 PS

Max torque

250 Nm

350 Nm+100 Nm

Battery

15.4 kWh

90 kWh+74.6 kWh

Claimed range

100 km

435 km+335 km

Drivetrain

Not disclosed

Front-wheel-drive

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

4,500 mm

5,270 mm

Width

1,845 mm

2,000 mm

Height

1,616 mm

1,840 mm

Wheelbase

2,692 mm

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

15Better

Service centres

5Better

CCS2 fast chargers

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Automatic air conditioning with automatic programme, 5 intensity levels, common adjustment for driver and front passenger

·Automatic recirculated-air control

·2-zone automatic air conditioning with extended contents

·Condensation sensor and solar sensor, microfilter and activated carbon filter

·Individual temperature control for driver and front passenger

·Intelligent automatic air conditioning

·Maximum cooling (MAX AC), common for driver and front passenger

·Operation possible via Control Touch Display or voice control

·Pre-ventilation

·Rear ventilation outlets in centre console

·SYNC function: driver settings apply to the entire vehicle interior

·Automatic operation of tailgate

·Electrically opening/closing tailgate

·Operating buttons in door trim panel on driver's side and tailgate

·Tailgate lock, electric with locking monitoring

·Fine-wood trim Eucalyptus open-pored

·Interior and exterior mirror package

·Interior rear-view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function

·Leather 'Vernasca'

·Luxury instrument panel

·Panorama glass roof

·Seat adjustment, electric, with memory

·Speedometer with kilometer reading

·Sport seats for driver and front passenger

As of 02 Aug 2026

·Premium 7‑seat cabin aimed at luxury MPV buyers

·Likely captain seats and configurable second row

·Electric sliding doors and powered tailgate expected

As of 03 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·BMW Curved display

·10.5" information display & 10.7" Control display

·BMW Live Cockpit Professional

·HiFi loudspeaker system Harman Kardon, 12 Speakers

·1 centre tweeter in the middle of the instrument panel

·1 centre mid-range speaker in the middle of the instrument panel

·2 tweeters in the front door trim panels

·2 mid-range speakers in the front door trim panel with textile cover

·2 central bass speakers underneath the front seats

·2 tweeters in the rear door trim panels

·2 mid-range speakers in the rear door trim panels with textile cover

·Wireless charging tray

·BMW Head-Up Display

·BMW IconicSounds Electric

·BMW Operating System 9

·Comfort access system

As of 02 Aug 2026

·Large central touchscreen infotainment system

·Digital instrument cluster for driver information

·Multiple USB ports and modern connectivity features

As of 03 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·Acoustic protection for pedestrians

·Front airbags for driver and front passenger

·Head airbags integrated into roof edge and A-pillar for all 4 outer seats

·Side airbags for driver and front passenger integrated in the door-side seat backrest bolsters for all seat variants

·Automatic Hold function

·Brake pad wear indicator

·Braking readiness

·Drive-off assistant: prevents the vehicle from rolling back on an incline for about 1.5 seconds

·Dry braking

·Dynamic Brake Control

·Electromechanical parking brake

·Front/rear brake discs

·Integrated braking system

·Child seat ISOFIX attachment

·Cruise control with braking function

·Locking wheel bolts

·Anti-lock Braking System and Cornering Brake Control

·Crash sensor

·Dynamic Stability Control

·PC iBrake

·Warning triangle

·Adaptive LED Headlights

·Automatic headlight range control

·Bad weather light function

·City and country lighting

·Cornering light - Junction and roundabout lighting

·Cornering light (parameters: speed and steering angle) and turn indicators

·Daytime driving lights and position lights

·Headlights and rear lights in premium appearance

·Light staging

·Low-beam and high-beam headlight function

·Motorway beam pattern by raising the split LED module via the headlight range control

·No-dazzle 12-segment high-beam headlights

·High Beam Assistance including attentiveness assistant

·Analyses the driver's driving style

·Break recommendation adjustable: standard, sensitive or no break recommendation

·Break recommendation is activated automatically each time the engine is started

·Function from 70 km/h and above

·Suggests when to take a break in the control display

·Time of day and travel time taken into account

·Parking Assistant Plus

·Active Park Distance Control

·Drive Recorder

·Lateral Parking Aid

·Parking View

·Remote 3D View

·Reversing Assistant

·Reversing Assist Camera

·Tyre pressure monitoring system

·Tyre repair kit

As of 02 Aug 2026

·5‑star Euro NCAP safety rating for platform

·Autonomous emergency braking and lane keep assist

·Adaptive cruise control and rear cross‑traffic alert

·360‑degree cameras and blind spot monitoring

As of 03 Aug 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·BMW badge - Bonnet, Tailgate

·BMW radiator grille with grille struts, end face high-gloss black, radiator grille frame high-gloss chrome

·Contoured rear spoiler in vehicle colour with side aeroblades in black high-gloss

·Exterior mirror attached to door side on door outer skin, black

·Folding door handles integrated flush with the surface

·Front bumper panel with air inlet trims for air curtains in Black Matt

·Mirror caps Black

·Model inscription on the tailgate, right

·Rear bumper panel with two L-shaped trims in Pearl Chrome front and rear

·Roof rails Aluminium satinated

·Roof strips, black matt

·Side sill trim panel, Black Matt grained

·Side window frames, black matt - B-pillar and front/rear door trim panels, black matt

·Window recess finisher strip, black matt

·19" light-alloy wheels V-spoke style 867 Bicolour

·Exterior Color Options: Alpine White

·Exterior Color Options: Black Sapphire Metallic

·Exterior Color Options: Cape York Green Metallic

·Exterior Color Options: Mineral White Metallic

·Exterior Color Options: Phytonic Blue Metallic

·Exterior Color Options: Sanremo Green Metallic

·Exterior Color Options: Space Silver Metallic

·Exterior Color Options: Utah Orange Metallic

As of 02 Aug 2026

·Borderless ‘spaceship’ front design language

·Available in multiple exterior colours in Nepal

·LED lighting signature front and rear

As of 03 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

Not disclosed

·Imported fully built from China by Himalaya Motrox

·Introductory price earlier quoted NPR 12,490,000

·Now listed at Rs 1,25,00,000 ex‑showroom Nepal

·Positioned as premium electric MPV for Nepalese market

As of 03 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

BMW iX1

Maxus MIFA 9

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom

रु 1,49,96,000

रु 1,25,00,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 15,500

≈ रु 20,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 1,50,19,985

≈ रु 1,25,28,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 1,80,293 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 1,50,285 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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BMW iX1 vs Maxus MIFA 9 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BMW iX1 or Maxus MIFA 9?

As of August 2026, the Maxus MIFA 9 starts at Rs 1.25 crore ex-showroom — Rs 24.96 lakh less than the BMW iX1 at Rs 1.5 crore.

What is the price of the BMW iX1 and Maxus MIFA 9 in Nepal?

The BMW iX1 costs Rs 1.5 crore to Rs 3.3 crore and the Maxus MIFA 9 costs Rs 1.25 crore (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the BMW iX1 or the Maxus MIFA 9?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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