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During 20th Shanghai Motor Show, all-new BMW iX1 also made its official worldwide debut. As a new pure electric product of BMW family, this time new car can be said to have given us a big surprise, and new car is also based on new BMW X1, a compact pure electric SUV built on FAAR oil and electricity sharing platform, and is expected to that it will be officially presented during this year.

Appearance: The new language of family design

As first compact all-electric SAV luxury model in BMW X family, new car also uses all-new BMW pure electric family-style design language and is distinctly different from fuel-fueled version of BMW X1. like an iconic double. The kidneys are also closed and hexagonal carvings are added on inside to make them look more advanced. Eagle-eye LED headlights are also used inside headlights on both sides, giving new car an aggressive look.

In addition, new car also uses a semi-hidden door handle, and shoulder line runs from front wheel arch to rear lights, making new car look very slim.

The powerful sculpted rear end and eye-catching 3D stereo L-shaped LED taillights are both crisp and steady.

Interior design: spacious and luxurious

As first compact all-electric luxury SAV model in BMW X family, BMW iX1 also adopts a minimalist design language overall. centrally controlled multimedia display. Pluggable dual screen design and lever-type electronic shift mechanism.

In terms of styling, new car is equipped with X Design Package and M Sports Package. The M Sports Package includes an M Sports steering wheel and integrated M Sports seats. The latter is made from high-quality Veganza synthetic leather and Alcantara spliced ​​material.

It is worth noting that domestic version of BMW iX1 will also continue to lengthen wheelbase. The new car has an extra-long wheelbase of over 2.8 meters, which also allows it to have extremely spacious interior seating space.

In addition, new BMW iX1 will also be first to use 9th generation (BMW) operating system. This new system uses full touch input as basic concept of interactive design, and 70% of functions are developed by local R&D team for China Customized development according to users' needs.

The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant in new system has a faster response and more precise recognition. The technical solutions specially developed by Chinese research and development team make content of dialogue more natural and more in line with Chinese habit of dialogue, and introduction of a permanent online navigation system into new system is enough to show how much BMW attaches great importance to domestic market.

Power system: Intelligent dual-engine all-wheel drive system

The new BMW iX1 also uses fifth-generation BMW eDrive electric drive technology, with two synchronous excitation motors on front and rear axles working closely together. Combined with BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system, HRS hydraulic rebound damper front suspension, ARB anti-skid stability control and DSC dynamic stability control, vehicle can achieve precise traction and excellent stability in various road conditions. provides driver with a unique electric driving experience.

It is worth noting that BMW Group aims to significantly increase proportion of renewable and recyclable materials used in new products, through use of closed-loop concepts, innovative materials and technologies, in order to achieve efficient and environmentally friendly production, as well as to create a "Green Electric Vehicle" for whole product life cycle.

Therefore, BMW iX1 also uses a lot of environmentally friendly materials, for example, share of renewable aluminum in wheel hub will reach 70%. In addition, new car will also use low-carbon automotive steel for first time, which can reduce carbon emissions by up to 30% in manufacturing process compared to traditional steel. It can also be said that new BMW iX1 is latest example of BMW Group's total electrification, and also shows commitment BMW towards electrification Adhere to brand concept of technological innovation and corporate strategy of sustainable development.