BMW usually prioritizes its domestic market when it announces pricing details for a new model but that’s not the case with the X1 M35i. The first-ever M Performance version of the entry-level model gets a price tag in Australia where it retails from $90,900 (AUD). That makes it the most expensive variant of the bunch, […]
See BMW iX1 Go Where No Owner Will Take It – On The Track
The chances of ever seeing a BMW crossover on the track are slim to none, let alone a fully electric model such as the iX1. Nevertheless, the company’s South Korean division decided to have some fun with the high-riding EV by heading to the Driving Center located in Incheon. They’ve developed quite a habit of […]
New BMW iX1 Gets an Exciting and Unique Livery
Today, BMW announced a new long-term partnership with the Städel Museum, one of Germany’s oldest and most esteemed museum foundations. This collaboration kicks off with the design of the BMW iX1 by artist Marc Brandenburg. As a special highlight of this partnership, Marc Brandenburg, an artist from the museum’s collection, has designed a BMW iX1. […]
BMW X1 M35i Makes Public Debut, See The First Real Images
BMW launched the X2 M35i nearly five years ago but it’s only now that the conventionally styled X1 is getting the M Performance treatment for the first time. After its official premiere at the end of last month, the compact crossover with the company’s most potent four-cylinder engine is celebrating its public debut. Naturally, it […]
BMW iX1 Delivers Strong Acceleration Even On Wet Road: Video
With the X1 M35i xDrive finally out and about, there’s finally an ICE alternative to the iX1 xDrive30 if you’re looking to get a compact crossover from Bavaria with some extra punch. BMW says the first-ever M Performance version of the X1 does 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 5.4 seconds while the iX1 […]
BMW X1 M35i Shows Frozen Tampa Bay Green And Mora Individual Paints
Hot on the heels of yesterday’s debut, the BMW X1 M35i xDrive is making the headlines once again to show how the potent crossover looks in a couple of eye-catching colors. Not that anything is wrong with the Frozen Pure Grey we saw in the initial photos, but we’d argue the first M Performance version […]
BMW X1 M35i xDrive Revealed With 312 HP And Quad Exhaust
BMW Unveils X1 M35i, Its First M Performance Crossover We’ve seen our fair share of camouflaged prototypes undergoing testing on public roads as well as on tracks, but the disguise finally comes off today. BMW is giving the X1 a belated M Performance version – BMW X1 M35i – with a more potent four-cylinder engine […]
2023 BMW X1 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+
For the 2023 model year, BMW has completely redesigned the popular X1 Sports Activity Vehicle. Additionally, the automaker has made updates to the compact SUV’s front crash-prevention system, resulting in its recognition and achievement of the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick+ accolade. To qualify for the Top Safety Pick+ award, a vehicle […]
Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast, Episode 170: Lexus Utility Onslaught, General Motors Ditches CarPlay, Ford and GM Hook Up with Tesla | The Daily Drive
Has the private sector failed to provide reliable public EV charging? Ford and GM think so. Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, youve come to the right place. Join Jill and Tom as they break down everything thats going on […]
BMW Shows How The iDrive 9 Will Work In The X1: Videos
BMW is splitting its infotainment tech into two separate iterations as the X1 and 2 Series Active Tourer will switch to iDrive 9 while the bigger models will transition to iDrive 8.5. The compact models will run on the Operating System 9 based on Android Open Source Project software, but only with freshly built X1s […]