The German automaker introduced a long-wheelbase high-rise model developed specifically for the Chinese market.

BMW launched a new X1 duo for the Chinese market with an extended wheelbase version. The car is 4,616 mm long and has a wheelbase of 2,802 mm. Compared standards, the X1 and iX1 developed for China are 116 mm longer, and the wheelbase is increased by 110 mm. Thanks to the extension, it helps to increase the space for the rear seats.

The standard X1 sDrive20Li is priced at $41,900, equipped with a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder engine that produces 154 horsepower and 230 Nm of torque. The car accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.2 seconds and has a top speed of 206 km/h.

The higher version 25Li costs $ 46,000 with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 201 horsepower and maximum torque of 300 Nm. 4-wheel drive option. According to test results, the car accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds, with a maximum speed of 227 km/h.

Standard equipment comes with sports LED headlights, panoramic sunroof, 18-inch rims. Interior has Veganza leather seats, trimmed with glossy black finish, and sports leather-wrapped steering wheel. Behind the steering wheel is a 10.25-inch digital screen, with a 10.7-inch touch screen for the infotainment system.

The German automaker did not share much information about the iX1 but revealed that the electric model has its own characteristics for Chinese customers. The iX1 is available with all-wheel drive, two electric motors, and a crystal-inspired grille. While the iX1 in the European market installs a 64.7 kWh battery pack, two electric motors with a capacity of 308 hp and 494 Nm of torque. The car accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds, has a top speed of 180 km/h and has a range of 439 km per full charge.

In Vietnam, BMW X1 is genuine distribution, a version of sDrive18i xLine LCI costs 1.859 billion VND.

Source: vnexpress.net