Best BMW Models in SA for 2024 

If you’re a fan of the BMW brand and looking for the best BMW models to buy in South Africa, then this article is for you! 

BMW enjoys vast support in South Africa and the Munich-based firm is respected for its luxurious and dynamic cars. 

The BMW range includes a hatchback, sedans, cabriolets, coupes, compact and large SUVs, sports cars and a wide selection of electric models. BMW’s selection of M cars are particularly sought after by performance enthusiasts. 

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If you’re looking for the best BMW models to buy in 2024 then look no further than the 2024/25 #CarsAwards finalists! The #CarsAwards sponsored by Absa is South Africa’s most comprehensive and authoritative motoring awards programme that recognises the best cars available in the new car market across 13 categories. 

In this latest iteration of the Cars Awards, BMW has 5 finalists that can be considered to be the best BMW models on sale in South Africa right now. Here they are! 

Best BMW models to buy in South Africa

BMW X2 sDrive 18i M Sport (Premium Crossover)

Best BMW Models in SA

The new BMW X2 arrived in South Africa earlier in 2024. The new X2 is powered by a 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder turbopetrol engine with 115 kW and 230 Nm and comes paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. 

For those seeking more performance, the X2 M35i ups the ante with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 223 kW and 400 Nm and comes paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch cog-swapper. 

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BMW X3 30e xDrive M Sport (Executive SUV) 

Best BMW cars to buy in SA

The BMW X3 is built right here in South Africa and an all-new X3 is due to go on sale before the end of 2025! The X3 is undoubtedly one of the best executive SUVs on the market and this X3 30e xDrive M Sport is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine and an electric motor combining 140 kW from the engine and 135 kW electric boost giving it a total outputs of 220 kW and 450 Nm. 

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BMW X5 xDrive 30d M Sport (Premium SUV) 

BMW X5

For higher levels of luxury and practicality, consider the BMW X5! 

The X5 xDrive 30d strikes a good balance between power and economy and is powered by a 3.0-litre, 6-cylinder turbodiesel engine that offers 210 kW and 650 Nm. A 6-speed automatic transmission is standard. 

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BMW M2 Automatic (Performance Car) 

BMW M2 best BMW cars in SA

For the performance thrill seekers, it doesn’t get much better than the BMW M2!

With a potent 3.0-litre, 6-cylinder turbopetrol engine that develops 338 kW and 500 Nm and is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. For the purists, a manual M2 is also available. 

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BMW iX1 xDrive30 M Sport (Electric Car) 

BMW iX1

The BMW iX1 is the defending champion in the Electric Car category and it offers 230 kW and 494 Nm. Electric range is claimed at 440 km. 

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