- The all-new iX1 EV was unveiled in June 2022
- The third-gen X1 is expected to get new powertrains and many other updates
BMW is set to launch a new model at the third edition of its Joytown fest in Bengaluru later this week. The new-gen X1 will be launched in India on 28 January, while the all-new iX1 will be showcased at the event.
The third-generation BMW X1 gets cosmetic updates in the form of new front and rear bumpers, a larger kidney grille, new LED DRLs, sleeker LED headlamps, redesigned LED tail lights, and 17-inch alloy wheels. The iX1 will get additional features in the form of blue accents all around.
Inside, the 2023 BMW iX1 and X1 feature a completely new cabin, with the curved display dominating the dashboard. The centre console, on the other hand, gets a floating armrest and a vertically stacked wireless charging pad.
BMW has not revealed the technical specifications of the India-spec X1, but we expect it to arrive with a 1.5-litre, three-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine and a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine, both paired with a seven-speed DCT gearbox. The iX1, on the other hand, will source power from a 64.7kWh battery pack with one electric motor at each axle, developing a combined output of 313bhp and 493Nm of torque. This battery is claimed to return a range of up to 439km on a single full charge.
