The new BMW i4 and iX models listed at the end of the year were launched in the world.
[car home New Car Launch] Although we have seen (|) and iX at the online launch a few months ago and at the auto show afterwards, they are not complete. Now you don’t have to wait, because BMW has officially shown us all aspects of i4 and iX. I4 interior not only has the blood of the current product, but also has the elements of "New Big Brother" iX, and also introduced the M model; The accurate endurance of the iX two models is also impressive. Both cars will be launched in China at the end of this year, and iX will also welcome the 600-horsepower iX M60 model in 2022.

Bmw i4
Starting price in the US market: US$ 55,400 (equivalent to about RMB353,500).
One of the highlights of this conference is the interior of BMW i4. From the overall shape and lines, the interior of i4 has a strong family gene, and the standard T-shaped center console obviously leans towards the driver in the central part, creating the "sense of encirclement" that sports cars should have. The hexagonal central air-conditioning outlet, air-conditioning control area and the components around the shift lever can make people recognize that this is a car from Bavaria.



The most eye-catching part inside the new car is the double screen standing on the center console. Like the dual screen on iX, this screen on i4 has a curved surface design, with a touch screen size of 14.9 inches and a full LCD instrument size of 12.3 inches. The overall position biased towards the driver further highlights the positioning of the new car focusing on the driver. At the same time, the latest iDrive 8.0 system also appeared on this screen, which can be linked with the driving mode, not only further upgrading the experience, but also by going up one flight of stairs in visual effect.



In addition to the interior, the i4 eDrive40 was unveiled together with the i4M50, the first pure electric M product. The new car continues the standard version of i4′ s slender and stretched body proportion, and the low roof, slip-back style and four doors are ingeniously integrated, which hides a ready-made beauty in the breath of sports. The length, width and height of the new car are 4785/1852/1448 mm, the wheelbase is 2856 mm, the front and rear wheel tracks are 1600/1630 mm, and the drag coefficient is as low as 0.24cd.





In terms of details, the new car has redesigned the front enclosure, which is more powerful in structure and more visually aggressive. The unique motorized star screen grille greatly improves the vehicle recognition, and there are air guides designed for brake cooling on both sides of the front bumper, which are decorated with carbon fiber. In the rear part, the i4 M50 also has a slightly upturned carbon fiber rear spoiler, a more aggressive rear enclosure and a lower diffuser design. The new car’s double five-spoke rims, side skirts and frosted Portiman blue are all unique designs.


In terms of power, the i4 M50 has a maximum power of 544 HP and a peak torque of 795 Nm, which has surpassed the new M4 Thunder Edition. Accordingly, the new car can accelerate from standstill to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. At the same time, with the help of 80.7 kWh battery pack, the new car has a maximum cruising range of 510 kilometers (WLTP working condition).


In contrast, the i4 eDrive40 has a maximum power of 340 HP, a peak torque of 430 Nm, and an acceleration time of 5.7 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h.. The capacity of the battery pack is also 80.7 kWh, but the lower comprehensive power consumption (16-20kWh/100 km under WLTP) means a longer cruising range-590 km.
Bmw iX
Starting price in the US market: 83,200 US dollars (equivalent to about 530,900 yuan)
There are not as many new information points about iX as i4 in this online conference, but each one is crucial. For example, the specific power parameters of two existing iX models: the maximum power of iX xDrive 40 model is 326 HP, the peak torque is 630 Nm, and the acceleration time of 0-100 km/h is 6.1 seconds. The battery pack has a net capacity of 71 kWh and a cruising range of 425 km under WLTP conditions. The maximum power of iX xDrive 50 is 523 HP, the peak torque is 765 Nm, and the acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h is 4.6 seconds. The maximum cruising range of the battery pack with a net capacity of 105.2 kWh under WLTP conditions is 630 kilometers. Two models will be launched in China at the end of this year.


But the most exciting part is that iX will launch iX M60 in 2022, and the maximum power of the new car will reach 600 horsepower. As for the specific power and endurance performance, BMW will announce it in the following days, which can be said to have satisfied the appetite of fans.

As a model that opens the new era of BMW, iX’s efforts in intelligent assisted driving are also worth noting. The new car has a total of six cameras, including panoramic cameras installed on the front, rear and both exterior rearview mirrors, forward-looking cameras installed behind the front windshield and augmented reality cameras. Various sensors and forward radar installed in the front grille also provide good hardware support for the driving assistance function of the vehicle.



Having said that, let’s review the design of iX appearance and interior for everyone. The exterior design of iX, which made its Asian debut at the Shanghai Auto Show, was led by Li Tianyuan, a China-born designer. The iX, located in a medium-sized and large SUV, showed a sporty body posture. The slender front, powerful shoulders, large wheels and relatively thick body made iX extraordinarily magnificent.



The interior design of the carriage is thinner and flatter, and the flat center console shows a simple, fashionable and futuristic design after simplifying the physical buttons to the greatest extent and compressing the volume of the air outlet of the air conditioner. The most striking part is the double screen with curved surface design, and the car system becomes more convenient with the support of iDrive 8.0. Although the driving mode adjustment part of the new car adopts a layout similar to that of the fuel version of BMW, the wooden panel and the crystal knob vividly reflect BMW’s imagination and exquisite craftsmanship.

In addition, iX is the first pure electric vehicle of BMW brand with xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system. The new car can provide ideal torque distribution for the front and rear axles in real time according to the power demand during driving. The new car also provides an integrated active steering system (rear axle steering function). When the vehicle runs at low speed, the front and rear wheels rotate in the opposite direction, while at high speed, it rotates in the same direction, which will significantly optimize the flexibility of vehicle handling.
More information about BMW
BMW official said that the brand’s thinking about electrification is more biased towards quality, product stability and luxury attributes, and it will not sacrifice a certain performance in order to highlight a certain performance, which is not in line with BMW’s principles.
In the crucial year of 2025, BMW also has rich plans. The first is to launch the sixth generation eDrive power unit and brand-new battery technology, and then a prototype with solid-state battery will be released, and mass production will be in 2030. BMW said that the new battery technology will help electric vehicles achieve the cruising range and manufacturing cost comparable to those of internal combustion engines. At the same time, BMW is also exploring hydrogen fuel cell technology, which will be produced in small batches in 2022 and reserved as a technical port. (Text/car home Ding Bojun)














