BMW has detailed pricing and specs for its new entry electrical car, primarily based on the next-generation X1 small SUV.
The BMW iX1 xDrive30 will value $82,900 earlier than on-road prices when it hits Australia within the first quarter of 2023 – in both xLine and M Sport trim ranges.
It’s going to line up towards rivals together with the Tesla Mannequin Y ($72,300 to $96,700), Mercedes-Benz EQA ($78,500 to $96,900), and Volvo XC40 Recharge ($72,990 to $79,490).
Stylistically the iX1 stands other than the common X1 petrol vary with its distinctive tackle the now-unnecessary kidney grille, and vivid blue highlights on the bumpers and aspect skirts.
Pricing
Petrol X1 vary
BMW X1 sDrive18i: $53,900BMW X1 xDrive20i: $65,900
Electrical iX1 vary
BMW iX1 xLine: $82,900BMW iX1 M Sport: $82,900
All costs exclude on-road prices.
Drivetrains
The iX1 xDrive30 has dual-motor electrical all-wheel drive, with mixed most energy and torque outputs throughout the 2 axles of 230kW and 494Nm respectively.
The zero to 100km/h time is a claimed 5.6 seconds, and there’s a distinctive electrical soundtrack perform referred to as BMW IconicSounds Electrical – created by the legendary Hans Zimmer.
The fifth-generation BMW eDrive system locations charging {hardware} and the 65kWh capability battery flat within the floorpan.
The cobalt and lithium supplies used within the high-voltage battery of the brand new BMW iX1 are “sourced from accountable mining” and the powertrain lacks any sort of uncommon earths.
Effectivity and charging
BMW claims a driving vary of as much as 440km on the WLTP cycle, primarily based on vitality consumption of 16.8 to 19.0 kWh per 100km relying on the driving model.
Its 22kW AC onboard charging functionality means single- or three-phase AC chargers will work, whereas the DC cost ceiling is 130kW.
When charging at this charge, the battery could be taken from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in a claimed 29 minutes.
BMW offers a three-year free subscription to the rising Chargefox public charger community.
The My BMW App permits you to schedule and begin charging, monitor the state of cost, activate local weather management remotely and many others.
Dimensions and chassis
The X1 vary is 53mm longer than its predecessor at 4500mm. Its width of 1845mm has elevated 24mm, its top of 1642mm by 44mm, and its wheelbase at 2692mm by 22mm.
It’s the first compact BMW-badged mannequin on its front- or all-wheel drive structure to get an all-electric powertrain.
Boot house is listed as 490 litres, 10 litres decrease than that of the a lot greater BMW iX. Against this the petrol-powered BMW X1 fashions have 540L storage capacities.
BMW claims placement of the battery models provides a low centre of gravity and balanced weight distribution for “excessive ranges of dealing with agility”.
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Servicing and Guarantee
The BMW X1 has an underwhelming three-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee.
BMW has but to announce service bundle pricing.
Security
The common petrol BMW X1 vary has a 2022 five-star Euro NCAP score, however the iX1 spinoff is unrated. Security options embrace:
Autonomous emergency brakingLane-keep assistAdaptive cruise management with cease/goBlind-spot monitoringSurround-view cameraParking Assistant Plus Reversing Assistant Drive Recorder
Commonplace Tools
The 2 spec grades are outlined by design components, together with totally different 19-inch wheels.
The xLine additionally has aluminium-finish roof rails and window sills, pearl chrome end for the kidney ‘grille’, and glacier silver end for the aspect mirror covers.
The M Sport mannequin tones down the shiny silver bits and provides bigger cooling air inlets on the entrance, and a extra placing diffuser on the rear.
These options in daring are what comes over and above the BMW X1 xDrive20i mannequin.
Exterior
Metallic paintworkTyre-pressure monitoringAdaptive M SuspensionPanoramic glass sunroof19-inch alloy wheelsAdaptive LED headlightsPower tailgateKeyless entry and Digital KeyRoof rails
Inside
Sport seats with lumbar supportLeather-wrapped steering wheelPerforated Sensatec seats, sprint panelFront seat heating and therapeutic massage capabilities Twin-zone local weather controlAnthracite M headliner
Tech
Harman Kardon encompass soundBMW Curved Display10.7-inch touchscreen 10.25-inch digital instrument clusterBMW Working System 8Satellite navigation with augmented realityDigital radioWireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoWireless cellphone chargerFour USB-C portsHead-up displayBMW Clever Private AssistantBMW Stay Cockpit ProfessionalConnected Package deal ProfessionalRemote OTA software program updates
Choices
Wheels
19-inch gentle alloy wheels, V-spoke model 867 Bicolour – customary on xLine19-inch gentle alloy wheels, Double-spoke model 871 M Bicolour – customary on M Sport20-inch BMW Particular person gentle alloy wheels, Multispoke model 869 – $2000
Upholstery
Sensatec in Black, Oyster or Mocha – all no-cost optionsAlcantara and Sensatec mixture, distinction stitching in blue – M Sport solely
Inside trims
Eucalyptus open-pored or aluminium ‘Mesheffect’ – no-cost optionsAluminium Hexacube darkish – M Sport solely
Colors
No-cost choices
Alpine White Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireSpace SilverM Portimao BlueCape York GreenPhytonic Blue*Sanremo Inexperienced*Utah Orange*
*xLine grade solely
Price possibility
BMW Particular person Frozen Pure Gray: $3200
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