The AWD 308-hp compact EV is rated at 266 miles of range, based on European testing.
Despite that shortfall, performance feels more than potent enough, especially given the lack of any delay or distraction from a transmission needing to change gear. The iX1 has a keen accelerator map which makes it hard to achieve a smooth start, but once rolling it gathers speed quickly and without apparent effort.BMW claims a 5.7-second 0-62 mph time, making it faster than the X1 xDrive 28i which will reach the US.
The steering is light and almost completely lacking in any meaningful amount of feel, and although the wheel delivers accurate responses the iX1’s handling balance feels very front-biased, especially on slippery roads. Even a modest excess of speed saw the nose edging wide, and added power just created more understeer.On the plus side, refinement is impressive even at highway cruising speeds, especially once the switchable “Iconic Sounds” digital noise generator was turned off.
The iX1’s interior feels like a significant improvement over the cabin of the outgoing X1, with American buyers set to experience it with the gasoline X1 xDrive28i. It feels spacious given the car’s compact external dimensions. The overall length of 177 inches makes it five inches shorter than aDespite that, there is plentiful room for adults both front and rear, a decent 17.3-cu-ft trunk, and several nice design touches.
White BMW iX1 xDrive 30 EV to left of European-spec petrol-powered BMW X1 xDrive23i, in metallic orange.But while the technical substance feels solid, there is also a contrived amount of style with the arrival of three new modes beyond the regular Personal, Sport and Eco. Swiping right of the traditional trio on the touchscreen brings up another selection: Expressive, Relax, and Digital Art.
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