BMW India has teased the iX1 electric SUV ahead of its India launch in October this year. It is essentially an electrified version of the BMW X1.
Powertrain
The BMW iX1 uses a front-wheel-drive single electric motor in the Drive20 variant that makes 204PS and 250Nm, whereas the xDrive30 gets a dual-motor setup, rated at 313PS and 494Nm. Both of these variants get a 64.7kWh underfloor-mounted battery pack that claims a range of up to 475km. Its AWD version can do 0 to 100 kmph in just 5.6 seconds before attaining a top speed of 180 kmph.
When it comes to charging, the BMW iX1 supports a DC fast charging of up to 130kW that can juice it up from 10-80% in just 29 minutes.
While it’s not official, reports suggest that BMW is expected to offer the iX1 in a sole xDrive30 variant in India, with prices likely to range between Rs 60-65 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Design and Features
Dimensionally, the iX1 measures 4,500mm in length, 1,845mm in width, and 1,642mm in height and possesses a wheelbase of 2,692mm. Its boot space stands at 490 litres, which can be expanded up to 1,495 litres with rear seats folded.
Design-wise, the BMW iX1 looks similar to its ICE counterpart, except for a few cosmetic changes like a big closed-off grille and blue insert all around the body.
Inside, the iX1 gets a dual-tone black and brown cabin theme. However, the dashboard layout is identical to its ICE version, loaded with the following creature comforts –Â
- A 10.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- A 10.25-inch digital driver’s display (BMW Live Cockpit Professional)
- Harman Kardon Hi-Fi loudspeaker system
- Panoramic sunroof
- Dual-zone climate control
- Powered front seats with memory and massage function
- Heads-up display
- Wireless charging
- Active Cruise Control with stop & go function
- Hill Start Assist
- Lane departure warning
- Attentiveness Assistant
- Front Collision Warning
- Evasion Assistant
- Parking Assistant PlusÂ
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Competitors
Once launched, the iX1 will be up against the Volvo XC40 Recharge.
