BMW IX1 L Test Review – Pure Urban Pleasure?

The Ford Indian long-wheelbase BMW IX1 L electric compact luxury SUV made from India arrived, and we drove to see what caught our attention.

Story: Jim Gorde
Photography: Sanjay Raikar

Thanks to China and its market preferences, BMW is one of the few German super brands to have a large number of grilles. Another thing they have is the long-wheel axle model of the smaller car, which is located below its luxury flagship store. We have obtained India’s proprietary 3 Series L, and now the Bavarian fired another Salvo in the form of a BMW IX1 L in the field of compact luxury track and field vehicles (SUVs).

The all-new BMW IX1 L is the latest in India and the only Whelbase X1 in this Edrive20L guise. The wheelbase has been stretched 110 mm to 2,802 mm on the standard X1/IX1, while the overall length has increased by 116 mm, bringing it to 4,616 mm. Width and height remain the same with the width and height of the IX1 XDRIVE30 sold here and will continue to be sold with the sportier, more powerful models. But back here BMW IX1 l. The long-hub electric model of single motor is aimed at those who want to be driver-driven and has higher ground clearance and an additional knee chamber for the SUV.

The kidney grille has a unique style of a series of triangular diamond elements and sharp LED running light signatures that look equally aggressive and curious – if the E60 5 series has the best eyebrows, the BMW IX1 L will raise the eyebrows – Daytime Stand out from the night. Adaptive LED headlights also automatically adjust their beam pattern to adapt to changing driving conditions, thereby improving visibility after darkness. The AIR-DAM below is also optimized to provide better cooling for components. But the side profile is where it is. The longer stance makes it look more like the X3 (not far-fetched considering the older X3 models are less than 4.6 meters in length), and it does have quite a bit of presence. Actually, I would say this looks like X1, and it’s back from time to time. The BMW IX1 L also comes with 18-inch alloy wheels with 225/55 taller rubber for enhanced riding.

One of the most useful features is the comfort of BMW’s “Digital Key Plus”. The proximity sensor is activated from about two meters, turns on the LED light and unlocks the door by using the door handle. There are even regulations to lock, unlock or even drive a vehicle instead of a traditional key and transfer the key to up to four people at once – I can’t see myself doing this, but this option is available in an emergency .

Inside, the BMW IX1 L offers a familiar cabin that seems more evolved. There is a larger screen, a central touch screen and driver information display, which forms a driver-oriented signature BMW curved display. The seats provide good support and are cushioned in “vegetarian” (a sustainable vegetarian leather) with an emphasis on increasing ecological awareness. Now, I don’t think BEV is anything with zero emissions and emissions are just relocated, but I’m with anything that can help animals keep their skin. In addition to silence, the powertrain adds to the influence of luxury goods. In other words, this IX1 is particularly concerned with the comfort of the rear seat. There is a spacious leg room, plenty of knee room and head room, adjustable seats, including tilt function, making the setup more comfortable. The start-up is still 490 liters, but the longer body also means more cargo volume, with one or both of the rear seats folding. The latter released 1,600 liters, 105 liters more than the standard wheelbase.

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