{"id":13677,"date":"2021-12-21T07:05:36","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T12:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evglobe.com\/?p=13677"},"modified":"2021-12-21T07:05:36","modified_gmt":"2021-12-21T12:05:36","slug":"2023-bmw-ix1-spy-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evglobe.com\/2021\/12\/21\/2023-bmw-ix1-spy-video\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 BMW iX1 electric crossover spied with production body"},"content":{"rendered":"

In its second generation since 2015, BMW’s smallest crossover is undergoing final testing ahead of next year when the revamped model will debut with an all-new design inside and out. Ahead of its official premiere, the luxury compact model has been spied on a rainy day in Munich while undergoing final testing. This isn’t just any version of the Mercedes GLA rival, but the first-ever fully electric derivative.<\/p>\n

To be sold as the iX1, the completely silent crossover had the production-ready body as well as the final headlights and taillights. Despite the full camouflage, you can see the charging port is on the rear-right fender where you\u2019ll find the fuel cap on the X1 powered by combustion engines. The disguise can\u2019t hide the vehicle\u2019s more grown-up appearance making it look like a proper SUV rather than a raised hatchback.<\/p>\n

Going up against the Mercedes EQA<\/a>, the BMW iX1 will be mechanically twinned with the next generation of the Mini Countryman, which is also going to spawn a zero-emissions flavor. Expect a bump in size over the outgoing model, along with a more upright roofline to create a stronger visual distinction from the swoopy X2 crossover-coupe. Inside, logic tells us Bavaria’s entry-level X offering will boast the iDrive 8 infotainment system recently seen on the iX and i4 electric models.<\/p>\n