BMW Malaysia Unveils BMW iX1 Sport Activity Vehicle

BMW Malaysia Unveils BMW iX1 Sport Activity Vehicle

BMW Malaysia has unveiled the BMW iX1 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV), with an all-electric drivetrain that is designed to explore. The new all-electric addition to the best-selling BMW X1 will come with M Sport trim.

The electric iX1 is fitted with slender wrap-around adaptive LED headlights with high beam assistant and new daytime running lights, as well as LED 3D tail lights in a stylised L-shape. Standard also are the welcome lights with illuminated vehicle environment, front apron with air intake trims, and convenient automatic tailgate operation. The hallmark square wheel arch design and flush door handles set it apart from other powertrain variants.BMW iX1_M Sport

Completing the exterior look are the chrome kidney grille surround, kidney grille front slats in satinated Aluminium and a distinctive design seen on the body-coloured side sill and wheel arch trims, as well as front and rear aprons. Other M Sport variant-exclusive highlights include the M high-gloss Shadowline, M designation on both sides and 19″ M light alloy wheels in Double-spoke style 871M Bicolour.

For the driver, the BMW iX1 offers the driver-oriented BMW Curved Display also seen in the all-electric iX and i4 models. Atop the Luxury instrument panel is a new, sophisticated display configuration featuring a 10.25″ instrument cluster and 10.7″ control display running the BMW Operating System 8 and fitted with the BMW Live Cockpit Professional as standard.

Further, drivers can control all vehicle functions via the central touchscreen Control Display, the buttons on the M Leather steering wheel featuring the Sport Boost shift paddle, or the voice-controlled Intelligent Personal Assistant. A hand rest in front of the Control Display makes touchscreen operation more comfortable while the new floating armrest frees up space for extra storage areas in the centre console and also houses the gear selector, volume control as well as the My Modes button, which includes 6 modes for individualisation of the driving experience. The M Headliner anthracite and standard slightly elevated front sports seats provide good all-round visibility.

This electric SAV also comes with BMW IconicSounds Electric, a newly developed soundscape for extra emotional depth to the driving experience, as well as Acoustic Protection for Pedestrians. Other standard inclusions are the BMW Heads-Up Display, Harman Kardon Hi-Fi loudspeaker system as well as BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Augmented View.

The iX1’s fairly spacious boot volume of 490 litres is a result of the adaptable architecture of the compact BMW eDrive motors which allows its high-voltage battery to be positioned very low between the axles. Boot space can further be expanded to 1,495 litres with the rear seats folded. For added convenience, the comfort access system with BMW Digital Key Plus is standard feature.BMW iX1 xDrive30 M Sport_Boot_Cargo Space

The BMW iX1 is powered by a compact electrically excited synchronous motor (EESM) on each axle. With overboost, these electric motors deliver an output of 230 kW (313 hp) and 494 Nm of torque. With this electric all-wheel drive, acceleration from 0 to 100km/h can be achieved in 5.6 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 180 km/h.

The first-generation BMW eDrive technology also includes charging hardware and high-voltage battery cells mounted flat in the floorpan. With a total battery capacity of 64.7 kWh, the iX1 has a range of up to 440 km (WLTP). The iX1 also offers a myriad of charging possibilities with the Flexible Fast Charger as well as a Mode 3 charging cable i.e. for AC charging at up to 11 kW, or HPC fast charging at up to 130 kW (from 10% to 80% in 29 minutes). Owners can also use the My BMW app and Connected Charging to remotely check and manage charging via the BMW Charging Dashboard.

With sustainability in mind, the cobalt and lithium materials used in the battery of the BMW iX1 come from responsible mining, while the powertrain does not require any rare earths.Fabian Kirchbauer Photography

Additionally, the iX1 is fitted with Adaptive M Suspension as standard. This system automatically adapts to road conditions and drive styles for excellent ride comfort and improved long-distance capability. The damping stiffens when driving in a sporty manner which improves driving precision and stability while cornering at high speeds.

The iX1 also comes with a host of intelligent driver assistance systems, including the Driving Assistant Plus and Parking Assistant Plus. Other standard features include the Hill Start Assist, Speed Limiter, Attentiveness Assistant, Lane Departure Warning with active steering intervention. Front Collision Warning and Left Turn Warning – both with braking function, along with Speed Limit Info and Evasion Assistant.

In terms of connectivity, the iX1 includes Connected Package Professional, Connected Drive Services, Teleservices, Smartphone Integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging tray, Intelligent Emergency Call, and tyre pressure indicators. Digital services include Remote Software Upgrade, BMW Connective Drive Upgrades, as well as BMW Maps.

BMW_i_EV_Charging Port_CableSashi Ambi, Head of Corporate Communications and Sustainability of BMW Group Malaysia said, “The stellar reception of our BMW i models, which was led by the introduction of the BMW i4, BMW iX and BMW iX3 in January 2022 has been nothing short of exceptional. It gives us great confidence in our electrification strategy to see more Malaysians welcome electromobility as the availability of charging infrastructure continues to rise alongside the expansion of our all-electric portfolio. The arrival of the First-Ever BMW iX1 punctuates BMW Group Malaysia’s electrification offensive for 2023 and further cements our position as the leading premium automaker in Malaysia with the most extensive premium electric vehicle line-up for the local market.”

The BMW iX1 is available in the following exterior colour choices: Alpine White, Black Sapphire, Cape York Green, M Portimao Blue, Storm Bay and Space Silver. Interior upholstery is available in either Alcantara Black with Blue Contrast Stitching, Leather Vernasca Black or Leather Vernasca Mocha.

There is no official price available yet but you can book the BMW iX1 with RM3,000 through the BMW Shop Online (https://shop.bmw.com.my).

Complete Premium Ownership Experience

Owners of the BMW iX1 xDrive30 M Sport will receive the complete BMW Group Malaysia Premium Ownership experience which includes:

  • BMW 5-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty with Free Scheduled Service Programme
  • BMW 8-Year / 160,000 km Battery Warranty (whichever comes first)
  • BMW Roadside Assistance and Accident Hotline
  • The BMW Group Loyalty+ Mobile App – BMW Privileges Card
  • BMW Service Online

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