The third generation of the BMW X1 shows itself again on the road during some tests. Although the new model still appears camouflaged & egrave; However, it is possible to better observe various details. The good news is; which seems confirmed that the future X1 will not adopt & agrave; the double kidney in XL format we have seen on the M3 and M4 or on the 4 Series, although it will probably grow; slightly in size. Overall, the car appears to be a bit more large compared to the current generation (Here our test) and with more shapes; edgy.
Looking behind you can & ograve; note the design of the new optical groups. The roof line also appears to be more & ugrave; vertical. Spy photos unfortunately they do not show the interiors. However, from this point of view one can & ograve; already imagine that the passenger compartment could have digital instrumentation and an infotainment system with large display and equipped with the new iDrive 8 platform. The new BMW X1 pogger & agrave; on a modified version of the UKL platform used by the current model.
In terms of engines, the new X1 will be; proposed with unit & agrave; endothermic, Plug-in and electric.
ALSO ELECTRIC
The electric model will be probably the most Interesting. It should be called iX1 and although the details are still quite scarce, it is; possible to think that it could have a powertrain with a single electric motor . Wouldn't it be strange if the German brand decided to use a unit & agrave; strictly derived from that of the current iX3. The electric variant will cover; a very important role in the electrification strategy of the German brand.
When will it arrive? the third generation of the BMW X1? The debut is expected around the middle of the year. of 2022 . The electric variant, however, should arrive later and precisely in the course of 2023. As it gets closer and closer the moment of launch & egrave; more details are likely to emerge on this new car from the German brand. You can't & ograve; therefore, to do more than wait for new information.
[Spy photo: Autocar]
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