On January 5, BMW announced that the xDrive 40 and M60 models, new members of the innovative BMW iX family, have officially launched in the Chinese market, with suggested retail prices of 746,900 yuan and 996,900 yuan respectively. The iX xDrive 50 has been officially launched in 2021. So far, all three iX models are sold in the domestic market, which will undoubtedly continue the good momentum of BMW i brand and electrification development.
iX M60 is BMW's most powerful and fastest electric car. It is equipped with M's exclusive electric drive system. The new car has a cruising range of up to 566 kilometers under WLTP standards. The dual motors release a maximum output power of 455 kilowatts. The ejection start function is activated in sports mode. At this time, it will produce a peak torque of 1,100 Nm, making it the first BMW model with a torque exceeding 1,000 Nm.
iX M60 can reach a top speed of 250 km/h, accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds, consume as little as 21.7kWh per 100 kilometers, and is equipped with M Exclusively tuned adaptive two-axis air suspension and electronically controlled dampers, xDrive all-wheel drive, rear axle active steering, M sports braking system, etc.
iX M60 is equipped with BMW electric vehicle sound simulation created by the world's top composer Hans Zimmer specifically for BMW M electric models, adding more driving pleasure. In terms of appearance, the iX M60 features personalized M design elements, blue M high-performance brake calipers, BMW personalized customized Titan Gold exterior components and a unique high-gloss black Titan gold-rimmed M logo. In addition, the model can also be equipped with exclusive Titan gold 22-inch aerodynamic wheels.
The iX M60 also applies 20 BMW-first configurations, and comes standard with the Bowers & Wilkins brand 4D diamond surround sound system, a comfort heating package using infrared heating technology, and automatic parking. There are as many as 35 luxurious configurations such as car assistance system Pro. The automatic parking assistance system Pro installed for the first time not only has a remote mobile phone remote parking function, but also extends the tracking and reversing distance from 50 meters to 200 meters. It also adds a memory route function and can store up to 10 parking routes.
In addition to the flagship iX M60, the iX family also adds an entry-level model, the iX xDrive 40, which comes standard with a self-healing smart front grille and dimmable lighting. There are as many as 23 luxurious configurations including panoramic canopy, new BMW iDrive, integrated floating curved screen, 5G, autonomous driving assistance system Pro and four-zone automatic air conditioning.
iX xDrive 40 has a cruising range of up to 455 kilometers under CLTC standards. The dual motors release a maximum output power of 240 kilowatts (326 horsepower) and accelerate to 100 kilometers per hour in 6.1 seconds. Energy consumption minimum 18.0kWh. In addition, iX xDrive 40 has been included in the "Catalogue of New Energy Vehicle Models Exempted from Vehicle Purchase Tax", and can enjoy full purchase tax exemption and local new energy vehicle-related support policies nationwide.
Innovative BMW iX owners can enjoy a 3-year or 100,000-kilometer vehicle warranty, an 8-year or 160,000-kilometer warranty on the power battery, an 8-year or 120,000-kilometer warranty on the electric motor and control unit, and 8-year free 7× 24-hour roadside assistance. In addition, customers can also order the "Worry-Free Travel" service from now on and enjoy eight worry-free services in paint repair and maintenance, as well as car use and travel scenarios.
BMW officials stated that the innovative BMW iX xDrive 40 will be delivered from January 2022, and the innovative BMW iX M60 is scheduled to be delivered in the middle of the year.
Editor: Guo Xiao