The new generation of BMW X1 will be based on FAR (front-wheel drive architecture) like the BMW 1 Series (F40) and BMW 2 Series (F44), which is a newer UKL platform that will support pure electric drive in addition to the traditional fuel power, so starting from 2023, the new generation of BMW X1 will launch a pure electric version of the model, called bmw iX1.
Recently, foreign media released a new BMW iX1 spy photo, the appearance, from the exposure of the spy photos, the new car body is still covered with heavy camouflage, but the body details are still exposed, the front face, you can see that the new car is still using the family's traditional double kidney design, both sides are equipped with BMW family daytime running lights, and the front face is equipped with a large size grille, the overall front face looks still not much different from the current model.
On the side of the body, it can be seen that although the new car is covered with a lot of camouflage, the body waistline runs through the entire rear door, and the new wheels are equipped with a large number of rims, and the entire body side still looks powerful.
In terms of the rear, it can be seen that the new car still adopts a flat design, but the taillight shape has not changed much, and the new car has not upgraded the now popular through-line taillights. The interior uses an LED light source, which should be very effective at night. At the same time, the three-dimensional bumper also makes the overall rear of the car look full of strength.
In terms of power, there is no clear news at present, but there is news that it may be the same as the BMW iX3, but it is not certain, but due to the overall size, the battery capacity and mileage of the iX1 may be reduced. The new car is expected to be officially unveiled at the end of this year or early 2023.