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The BMW X1 M35Li made its debut at the 2024 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area Motor Show on June 1. It is understood that the new car is the high-performance version of the current generation of BMW X1, and it is also the first domestic BMW M-performance car model, which is based on the sale of long-wheelbase BMW X1 and will be co-produced with BMW iX1 and BMW X1. The new car is expected to be put into production at brilliance BMW's Shenyang plant in September.

In terms of appearance, the front face of the new car uses the classic longitudinal double-strip grille, the interior is decorated with smoked straight waterfall decorations with M logo, and the smoked sports decoration kit is used to enhance the sports atmosphere. The structural design of the double "7" headlamp group has a good recognition after lighting. The lower surrounding area is equipped with M aerodynamic components, and equipped with horn outer rearview mirror shell, M sports style rims and red brake calipers to provide a richer visual experience for the vehicle.

On the side of the body, the difference between the new car and the domestic BMW X1 model is that the new car carries out a lot of blackening of metal chrome-plated decorations and is equipped with M-exclusive "devil's ear" rearview mirror, M-exclusive 20-inch aluminum alloy rims and M-exclusive red calipers to enhance identification. In terms of size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4616/1845/1627mm, wheelbase 2802mm, which is consistent with the domestic X1. Compared with the overseas version of BMW X1 M35i standard axle model, the new car body increases 116mm and wheelbase increases 112mm.

In the rear part, the taillight of the new car is also the same as that of the new generation X1, except in the rear bumper and rear spoiler area, the new car uses M exclusive rear spoiler, and uses highlight blackening treatment around the lower part to enhance the visual impact of the rear. In terms of exhaust, the bilateral four-way exhaust layout is adopted, and the diffuser shape is adopted, which indicates that the new car has a relatively strong power.

In the interior part, the new car is equipped with the 9th generation (BMW) operating system, integrated floating curved screen, 10.25inch digital dashboard and 10.7inch central touch display, as well as BMW's latest iDrive 9 system. In addition, the new car is also equipped with L2 + level autopilot assist function and M exclusive instrument and head up display function. Compared with the ordinary version, the new car can be equipped with red and black M sports seat and Alcantara material interior, and the M sports style steering wheel is equipped with shift pick to further enhance the sports atmosphere.

In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a B48 series 2.0T four-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 246kW and a 7-speed double clutch gearbox and xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system. For reference, the new BMW X1 carries 1.5T and 2.0T engines, with 2.0T maximum power 150kW and peak torque 300N ·m matching a seven-speed double-clutch gearbox.

As for the price, as a reference, the price range of the BMW X1 currently on sale is 28.89-349900 yuan. As the first domestic high-performance version of the BMW X1, the new car is much stronger than the ordinary version in all aspects, and the price is expected to be higher. Taken together, the new car will compete with models such as Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 4MATIC, Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC and BMW mini JCW COUNTRYMAN.

The BMW X1, a compact SUV of the BMW Group, was officially unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and officially introduced to the domestic market in March 2012. The new BMW X1 went on sale at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show, with a price range of 28.89-349900 yuan. The power continues to carry 1.5T and 2.0T engines, including 1.5T engine maximum power 115kW, peak torque 230N m, 2.0T engine maximum power 150kW, peak torque 300N m. The transmission part matches the 7-speed double clutch gearbox, and some models are equipped with four-wheel drive system.

Retail data show that BMW brilliance sold 705163 vehicles in 2023, of which the BMW X1 was 78270, accounting for 11.10% of total sales, and 30486 in the first April of this year, accounting for 14.62% of total sales (208567).

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