Verdict
At RM283,800, the BMW iX2 costs RM5,800 more than the RM278,000 Honda Prelude, but it is the more useful Malaysian daily driver. Its 64.7 kWh battery delivers a claimed 417 km EV range, with 11 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging, while 308 hp, 494 Nm and all-wheel drive cut 0-100 km/h to 5.6 seconds. The Prelude counters with a lower RM377 annual road tax, five-year warranty and adaptive dampers, but its 264-litre boot and four-seat cabin demand more compromise than the iX2’s 525 litres and five seats.
Pick the BMW iX2 if you need five seats, a 525-litre boot and 417 km of electric range alongside 5.6-second performance.
Pick the Honda Prelude if you want the lower RM278,000 entry price, a coupe body and a five-year manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX2 RM283,800; Honda Prelude RM278,000.
- Powertrain: BMW iX2 has two motors with 308 hp and 494 Nm; Honda Prelude has one motor with 181 hp and 315 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW iX2 5.6 seconds; Honda Prelude 9.0 seconds.
- EV range and charging: BMW iX2 417 km, 11 kW AC and 130 kW DC; Honda Prelude has no EV range or charging rate.
- Practicality: BMW iX2 has five seats and a 525-litre boot; Honda Prelude has four seats and a 264-litre boot.
- Warranty: BMW iX2 has a two-year manufacturer warranty; Honda Prelude has a five-year manufacturer warranty.
iX2
- 417 km EV range with 130 kW DC charging
- 308 hp, 494 Nm and all-wheel drive
- Five seats and a 525-litre boot
- RM5,800 more expensive
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years
- 180 km/h top speed versus 188 km/h
Prelude
- RM5,800 lower purchase price
- Five-year manufacturer warranty
- Adaptive dampers and 188 km/h top speed
- 264-litre boot versus 525 litres
- Four seats versus five
- 9.0-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.6 seconds
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM283,800 | RM278,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Coupe |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335✓ | RM377 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Atkinson Cycle Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift |
| Capacity | — | 1,993 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 143 hp |
| Torque | — | 189 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 81 mm |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp✓ | 181 hp |
| Motor Torque | 494 Nm✓ | 315 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 64.7 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 417 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 130 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | e-CVT |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds✓ | 9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 188 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,554 mm | 4,522 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,355 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,605 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,469 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 264 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R20 | 235/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R20 | 235/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi Link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys | 19 |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys | 19 |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Motion-Adaptive Electric Power Steering (EPS) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Front Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Front & Rear Curtain Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Knee Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and 16-speaker, 464W Harman Kardon Sound System | — |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 10-year/unlimited-mileage high-voltage (hybrid) battery warranty |
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.
Used iX2 & Prelude for sale
iX2 vs Prelude FAQ
Is the BMW iX2 or Honda Prelude better?
The BMW iX2 is better for daily usability and performance: it has five seats, a 525-litre boot, 417 km EV range and reaches 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. Choose the Honda Prelude for its lower price, coupe layout and longer five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX2 costs RM283,800 and the Honda Prelude costs RM278,000, so the BMW is RM5,800 dearer.
Which is more practical for a family?
The BMW iX2 is decisively more practical. It has five seats, five doors and a 525-litre boot, against the Honda Prelude’s four seats, three doors and 264-litre boot.
