![[리뷰] Existence that will lead the strengthening of the BMW Electric Vehicle Division… ‘BMW iX’](https://newsimg.hankookilbo.com/cms/articlerelease/2020/12/30/aac078f9-cbf4-46bd-b039-62079b0c5075.jpg?t=20210101091144 "[리뷰] Existence that will lead the strengthening of the BMW Electric Vehicle Division… ‘BMW iX’")
BMW unveiled the iX to strengthen its electric vehicle division.
BMW recently held a #Nextgen event that reveals the group’s future strategy, and unveiled a new electric car,’BMW iX’, which is preparing to be released at the end of 2021.
The BMW iX, which was unveiled this time, is a vehicle that contains the experience and know-how in electric vehicle-related development, and BMW’s interest in future mobility since the launch of the i Division. Reveal.
What is the charm and value of BMW’s new electric car, iX, which was unveiled amid so much interest?
The bigger BMW electric car icon
Until now, the iconic BMW electric car was the compact existence, the BMW i3. However, with the advent of iX,’BMW EV Icon’ presents a new presence.
In fact, the BMW iX overcomes the limitations of the compact i3 and reminds me of BMW’s large SUVs, such as the X5, X6 and X7. Thanks to this, the generous overall length and width, as well as the long wheelbase exceeding 3,000mm, provides space.
The design actively reflects the design stance suggested by the latest BMW. Like the latest BMW M3 and M4, it has elongated kidney grilles and elongated BMW laser headlights. Thanks to that, overseas people sometimes see iX and describe it as’beaver’.
Although it has the shape of an SUV, it not only creates a refined image by lowering the ground clearance to present a more urban sensibility, but also presents a three-dimensional sensibility by applying a unique body kit. This appearance continues intact from the side to the rear.
On the side, a wheel house that can hold a variety of alloy wheels from 20 inches to 22 inches and BMW’s colorful alloy wheels are added. Based on the neatly polished body, it has secured a low coefficient of air resistance of only 0.25 (Cd), enabling optimum driving performance in various driving environments.
Finally, the rear design is also neat. It presents a high sense of stability with the horizontal rear combination lamp trimmed like the front and a neatly constructed body. In addition, blue highlights are added everywhere, as if presenting an electric vehicle’s unique image, more clearly presenting the value and presence of iX.
A space containing the charm of BMW electric vehicles
While introducing the BMW i3 in the past, BMW has demonstrated its willingness to create a’sustainable’ vehicle, and has provided a fresh and unique space value, not just’will’.
The BMW iX also draws the attention of the market by showing the uniqueness of the i3. The first thing that catches your eye is the dashboard, which has a unique texture. In fact, under the tone of BMW’Shy Tech’, microfiber fabric, leather trimmed with olive leaf extract, and prehistoric technology can be applied.
In addition, the design of the center tunnel and unique door panels and various elements were added to increase the value of the space. In particular, physical buttons on the dashboard and center tunnel are reduced to a minimum, and the display panel or touch can be used to control them.
The digital cluster and wide display panel added with a unique graphic theme not only makes it easier to manipulate various functions, but also has a huge size so that all passengers can recognize information pleasantly.
Along with this, the newly designed two-spoke steering wheel is trimmed in a hexagonal shape rather than a circular shape, providing a new feeling of operation while presenting excellent visibility for a large digital cluster. The gear shift lever and iDrive also present a more luxurious sensibility through new materials.
In addition, a high-performance sound system is added as an element that increases the value of the indoor space. The B&W sound system basically offers 18 speakers and 656 watts of performance. This is attractive enough, but depending on the choice, 30 speakers and a 1,615 watt class performance system can also be selected and applied.
The interior space is ample. Reasonable and colorful seats made of various materials described above are applied to the first and second rows, presenting a high seating feeling to the occupants, as well as providing an additional charging port to present a high satisfaction in terms of usability.
In addition, it effectively reveals the value of a premium SUV by providing ample space for loading space.
BMW iX with will for the future
Before the debut of i3, BMW has fully accumulated technology related to electrification and electric vehicles through various methods, and BMW iX effectively presents these fruits.
In fact, BMW iX has applied a drive system with high competitiveness enough to present a new technology in the market. Not only did it take the lead in dual-type electric motors up to 500 horsepower based on converted power, but it also actively applied the fifth-generation BMW eDrive, which includes power electronics, charging technology and high voltage batteries.
Through this, it not only presents the driving performance that can reach 100km/h from a standstill in 5.0 seconds, but also features a generous battery standard that enables driving of 600km based on WLTP per charge.
In addition, it supports DC fast charging at the level of 200Kw, enhancing the attractiveness of recharging according to the situation. In fact, the BMW iX can charge from 10% to 80% of the battery within 40 minutes, and based on the charm of fast charging, it can drive about 120km with only 10 minutes of charging.
In these materials, all materials can be recycled in various forms, reducing the degree of’environmental destruction’ to a minimum even after vehicle development, manufacturing, and vehicle operation.
It also strengthened the digital service field related to autonomous driving, which is said to support 5G while also including autonomous driving and parking functions. BMW will be produced at the Dingolfing plant in Germany from the second half of 2021, and the US launch is expected to be around early 2022.
BMW iX with will for the future
The BMW iX itself has excellent performance and a variety of charms.
However, BMW has a greater meaning in that it has a vision for the future, not just the present. In fact, BMW has presented a’vision’ for electric vehicles and electrified models based on iX.
In particular, the iX Technology-Architecture, a new architecture first introduced at BMW iX, embodies BMW’s continuous technological development and willingness to utilize it.
In particular, based on the processing power that can process 20 times more data than before, various information generated around the vehicle can be collected faster and processed effectively to support more effective and superior quality driving safety and convenience. New technologies to be developed in the future can also be applied additionally.
The BMW iX will be launched first in Europe in 2022, and will expand globally thereafter.
Reporter Haksoo Kim
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