The Next BMW iX1 Was Just Caught in Sweden — and It’s a Completely Different Car
BMW is skipping the facelift and going straight to a next-gen iX1 built on Neue Klasse — with rear-wheel drive, a redesigned interior, and dramatically faster charging.
BMW is skipping the facelift and going straight to a next-gen iX1 built on Neue Klasse — with rear-wheel drive, a redesigned interior, and dramatically faster charging.
Already spied testing, the second-generation iX1 (NB5) is allegedly launching in late 2027 as a Neue Klasse model.
BMW opened 2026 with a solid January in Germany, with gains concentrated in a few key model lines. The X1 (U11) and X3 (G45) led registrations, while the iX1 topped BMW’s EV lineup and the Z4 (G29) posted unusually strong demand late in its lifecycle.
You can already book a new BMW iX1 eDrive20 in the Czech Republic's capital. All cars have the same specification: M Sport Package, Black Sapphire paint, and artificial leather.
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Discover how the BMW iX1 eDrive20, xDrive30, and iX3 compare in price, features, and performance. Which one is your perfect match?