BMW unveils pure electric SAV 'New iX' for the first time with both improved performance and efficiency
Feb 08, 2025
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BMWiX is a dedicated model of BMW i, an electrification brand, and is a sports activity vehicle (SAV) that combines BMW's advanced electric powertrain technology, pioneering exterior design, luxurious and relaxed interior, and dynamic driving performance.
The BMW New iX unveiled this time improves both power efficiency and driving performance through more advanced electric drive systems and optimization of various parts, and introduces a new M Sports package option while applying a new interior and exterior design to enhance sporty sensibility.
Notably enhanced presence and introduction of new M sports package
BMW New iX has enhanced its presence with a new front design. The vertical BMW Kidney Grill reflects a new diagonal pattern and adds a BMW Iconic Glow function that emits light along the edge of the grill to catch the attention of the surroundings. The diagonal pattern filled with the Kidney grill leads to the inside of the headlight to increase the sense of unity, and the daytime driving light was also changed to a vertical design to give a strong impression.
New iX's newly introduced M Sports Package and M Sports Package Protrim further emphasize dynamic characteristics through a strong impression front and rear bumper design, a large air intake at the front, and a vertical reflector at the back. 3-Spoke M leather steering wheel, instrument panel with M logo, Antrusite headliner, M pedal, and dark silver interior interior are applied indoors.
The BMW New iX M70 xDrive also includes a BMW Kidney grille with an M logo and a horizontal bar, a black side mirror cap, an instrument panel dedicated to the M model with a red band at the top, a 3-spoke leather steering wheel, and an M seat.
Advanced power performance with the latest electrification technology
BMW New iX is equipped with the latest electrification system, and its output has improved compared to the previous one. The basic model BMW iX xDrive45 accelerates from standstill to 100km/h in 5.1 seconds with a maximum output of 408 horsepower increased by 82 horsepower and a maximum torque of 71.4kg·m (700Nm), which is 7.2kg·m higher.
The BMW New iX xDrive60 has a maximum output of 544 horsepower, an increase of 21 horsepower, and a maximum torque of 78.0 kg·m (765 Nm). It takes 4.6 seconds to accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h.
The BMW New iX M70 xDrive, a high-performance M model, has a strong output of 40 horsepower, with a maximum output of 659 horsepower in sports mode, and the maximum torque reaches 103.5 kg·m (1,100 Nm) when the launch control is activated. The acceleration time from a standstill to 100 km/h is only 3.8 seconds.
New technology improves efficiency and charging speed
New iX has increased battery capacity by applying new battery cell technology. The New iX xDrive45 is 94.8 kWh (Net), an improvement of 30% over previous years, the New iX xDrive60 is 109.1 kWh (Net) and the New iX M70 xDrive is 108.9 kWh (Net).
In addition, as a result of introducing new inverter technology and optimizing various parts to improve driving distance, the WLTP-based single-charge driving distance is up to 602km for the New iX xDrive45, up to 701km for the New iX xDrive60, and up to 600km for the New iX M70 xDrive.
BMW New iX will be released in Korea in the third quarter of this year.
Reporter Kim Hyung-joon hj.kim@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
