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BMW hinted at Level 3 [[Self-driving car|autonomous driving]] when it unveiled the ''iNext'' concept. However, any mention of iX’s self-driving capabilities were absent from the official release.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> |
BMW hinted at Level 3 [[Self-driving car|autonomous driving]] when it unveiled the ''iNext'' concept. However, any mention of iX’s self-driving capabilities were absent from the official release.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> |
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Having been around for over a year now, the all-electric BMW iX was launched in Malaysia in August 2021. Available in either xDrive40 and xDrive40 Sport guises, both come with dual motors and produce a combined 326 PS and 630 Nm of torque. Its century sprint time is jotted at 6.1 seconds and has a top speed of 200 km/h. With a 76.6 kWh battery pack, it has a range figure of up to 425 km. As for charging, the Malaysian spec iX supports both AC and DC charging with the latter capable of charging from 10% to 80% in just 31 minutes with a CCS2 connection.<ref>https://paultan.org/2021/08/26/bmw-ix-xdrive40-ev-suv-launched-in-malaysia/</ref> |
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== Models == |
== Models == |
Revision as of 07:18, 26 August 2021
BMW iX (I20) | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | BMW |
Production | 2021 |
Assembly | Germany: Plant Dingolfing |
Designer | Tianyuan Li[1] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-size luxury crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Dual-motor, all-wheel drive (xDrive) |
Platform | Cluster Architecture (CLAR) |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | 2x Synchronous electric motor |
Transmission | Single-speed with fixed ratio |
Battery | 76.6 / 111.5 kWh |
Electric range | Maximun 630 km (391 mi) WLTP |
Plug-in charging | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,997 mm (118.0 in) |
The BMW iX is a battery-electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by the German automobile manufacturer BMW. It was unveiled in concept form named Vision iNext at the 2018 Paris Motor Show,[2] and then as fully production-ready in November 2020.[3] The iX is the first purpose-built electric vehicle by BMW since the i3 from 2013,[4] and the fourth BMW i sub-brand model.[5] The iX nameplate was chosen to signify the model’s position at the top of the electric i line-up and its role in showcasing technology.[6]
Specifications
The BMW iX is built around the CLAR version of BMW’s fifth-generation electric drivetrain architecture and an aluminum spaceframe.[7] The electric platform is a "totally new development", though it is "highly compatible" with the modular CLAR platform. This shared chassis componentry allows BMW to produce the iX alongside combustion engines at the Dingolfing plant.[6]
The body is made out of a combination of high-strength steel, aluminium, thermoplastics and carbonfibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) to keep weight as low as possible.[8] The front features a similar kidney grille to the G22 4 Series, which contains camera, radar and other sensors.[7] The iX resembles the G05 X5 in length and width, but with the roof height of an G06 X6 and the wheel size of an X7.[9] It has a 0.25 drag coefficient that adds around 40 miles of range.[7]
It is able to DC fast charge at up to 200 kW, being able to charge from 10% to 80% in 40 minutes or 75 miles of range in 10 minutes.[4] An 11 kW charger will be able to fully charge the battery from empty in around 11 hours.[7]
Equipment
The BMW iX features a new version of BMW’s iDrive that combines a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with a 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen to form a single curved unit. The system comes with an upgraded version of BMW’s personal voice assistant and retains the iDrive controller.[4] It comes standard with a hexagonal steering wheel.[10] Other available options include a head-up display, a Harmon Kardon surround-sound setup with 18 speakers (including four built into headrests) and a pair of subwoofers fitted under the rear seats, a Bowers & Wilkins audio system setup with 30 speakers (including eight built into headrests) and "4D Audio" capability,[8] and M Sport styling.[6]
It is the first luxury car to feature built-in 5G technology that allows it over-the-air functionality. The iX has 20 times the on-board computing power of previous BMW models, allowing it to process double the amount of data coming from cameras and sensors mounted. This will allow for a high level of automated driving capability and an extensive range of driver-assistance and collision-avoidance technology.[8] The grille comes with a self-healing coating that can smooth-out scratches and small chips to make sure that the sensors can always "see" clearly.[4]
BMW hinted at Level 3 autonomous driving when it unveiled the iNext concept. However, any mention of iX’s self-driving capabilities were absent from the official release.[7][9]
Markets
Having been around for over a year now, the all-electric BMW iX was launched in Malaysia in August 2021. Available in either xDrive40 and xDrive40 Sport guises, both come with dual motors and produce a combined 326 PS and 630 Nm of torque. Its century sprint time is jotted at 6.1 seconds and has a top speed of 200 km/h. With a 76.6 kWh battery pack, it has a range figure of up to 425 km. As for charging, the Malaysian spec iX supports both AC and DC charging with the latter capable of charging from 10% to 80% in just 31 minutes with a CCS2 connection.[11]
Models
Model[12] | Years | Gross capacity | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) |
Top speed | Range | DC charging | AC charging on-board |
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xDrive40 | 2021– | 76.6 kWh | 240 kW (322 hp) | 630 N⋅m (465 lbf⋅ft) | 6.1 s | 200 km/h (124 mph) | 372–425 km (231–264 mi)WLTP | 150 kW | 11 kW |
xDrive50 | 2021– | 111.5 kWh | 385 kW (516 hp) | 765 N⋅m (564 lbf⋅ft) | 4.6 s | 200 km/h (124 mph) | 549–630 km (341–391 mi)WLTP 300 mi (483 km)EPA |
200 kW | 11 kW |
M60 | 2022– | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
BMW Vision iNEXT
The BMW Vision iNEXT was unveiled at the 2018 Paris Motor Show.
Gallery
References
- ^ Spears, Tim (2020-12-03). "the monolith: rethink design with the exterior of the first-ever BMW iX". designboom. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
- ^ Nile Bijoux (17 September 2018). "Striking BMW iNEXT Concept Revealed". Autocar New Zealand. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ Lambert, Fred (2020-11-11). "BMW unveils iNEXT electric SUV, becomes 'BMW iX' with over 300 miles of range". Electrek. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
- ^ a b c d "New BMW iX electric SUV revealed: price, specs and release date | carwow". www.carwow.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
- ^ Anthony Alaniz (31 August 2020). "BMW iNext Electric SUV Spied Up Close Losing Some Cladding". Motor1.com. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ a b c "BMW iX is brand's new 500bhp electric flagship". Autocar. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
- ^ a b c d e Duff, Mike (2020-11-11). "2022 BMW iX Electric Crossover Will Offer 500 HP, 300-Mile Range". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
- ^ a b c "BMW iX electric SUV: pictures, specs and release date". DrivingElectric. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
- ^ a b Hawkins, Andrew J. (2020-11-11). "BMW launches its new flagship iX electric SUV with 300 miles of range". The Verge. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
- ^ Florent Ferrière (22 July 2019). "BMW iNext : nouveau teaser de l'habitacle". Caradisiac.
- ^ https://paultan.org/2021/08/26/bmw-ix-xdrive40-ev-suv-launched-in-malaysia/
- ^ DeMattia, Nico (2021-03-16). "The BMW iX xDrive40 and iX xDrive50 - 400 km (249 miles) range". BMW BLOG. Retrieved 2021-03-16.