The iX1 comes in direct competition with Volkswagen’s ID4. BMW hopes to not only beat, but surpass its rivals in the market, which is why the iX1 prototype is under testing so early. The iX1 will be a part of the upcoming third-generation X1, and it will be lined up with the gasoline, diesel, and hybrid variants. However, BMW will release the electric-vehicle a bit later as a 2023 model.   

The BMW iX1 will become one of the nine EVs to join the company’s line-up by 2025. The crossover will join the likes of the i5 and i7 sedans in the BMW line-up. It will serve as the stepping stone for BMW to infiltrate the electric crossover market and better its chances for the future. The SUV’s size makes it a very popular offering for the young generation. This is one segment that the company hopes to tap shortly.

BMW has not confirmed the crossover’s specs, but we can expect the 80 kWh battery pack to power the 282 hp single motor system. The same setup can be found in the larger iX3, and there it offers 285 miles of range. The iX1 will surely churn out more since it is smaller and lighter than its larger cousin.

The 2023 BMW iX1 will also get attractive styling to match its specifications, and it will sit atop a modified UKL platform. The inside cabin will feature some of the latest infotainment features and offer a premium feel for the driver and passengers.

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With the second-generation X1, Dahler has concentrated mostly on engine upgrades. As a result the various renditions of the X1 have seen their performance increased by an average of 25HP. The X1, regardless of the specific variant, was already a powerful vehicle. It is an agile vehicle. The fact that it’s designed to operate in almost all types of road and weather conditions makes the vehicle even more desirable.

The engine modifications brought by Dahler are without a doubt the tuner’s attempt to release this particular model’s full potential. As a result, the second-generation X1 seems to have become even more powerful. Without a doubt, those seeking to improve their second-generation X1 should definitely take into consideration the upgrade packages offered by Dahler. You can tell that a lot of work went into finding the perfect upgrades in order to turn the X1 into a car that is even more refined.

Of course, the upgrade couldn’t be complete without the addition of a couple of visual upgrades. Dahler has decided to add a set of 20” rims to the package, as well as a brand new set of springs. The addition of a new exhaust system contributes both to the increase of performance and the X1’s new look. The sound is also quite remarkable. The packages offered by Dahler for the second-generation X1 are definitely worth the money.

The second-generation BMW X1 builds on the success of its predecessor. It is a fast and refined vehicle. Dahler decided to take the BMW X1 to a whole new level, offering its owners the unleashed potential of this small beast. The offered upgrades are worth every last penny. The result will, no doubt, convince even the most skeptics of customers. It remains to be seen what other upgrades Dahler has planned for the rest of the BMW X models.

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Being Germans, they probably couldn’t let themselves screw it up so they looked into every aspect of the BMW X1 and tried to improve or add some individuality to it.

That’s why they offer a new look for the exterior, updated interior accessories, a tweaked suspension setup and even some power upgrades for all the engines in the range.

The exterior look is a mere refinement moment rather than a flamboyant wide body kit and, as a result, is pretty self explanatory.

We might as well focus on the technical stuff while we’re at it. The suspension was revised with new springs and features a 30 mm drop. Unfortunately, this is only available for the xDrive models.

Thankfully, the new look is well complemented by new sets of alloy wheels, all of which measure in at 20 inches and come with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 or Continental Sport Contact 5P tires.

And now we can get to the engine, the BMW X1’s sDrive18d and xDrive18d versions get their engine upgraded from 143 to 177 horsepower.

One class higher, the sDrive20d / xDrive20d can go from the 177 standard ponies to 210 whereas the xDrive23d goes from 203 to 249 horsepower.

Finally, the most exciting choice in the range, the BMW X1 xDrive28i goes from the standard 258 horsepower to 275.

All of these changes are achieved via the optimizing of the ECU curves and also come with some modest improvements in the torque figure.

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The thing is, before the Bavarians refreshed their product, there have been quite a few examples of other companies doing it.

Hartge Tuning is one of them and reminding ourselves what they did with what’s basically a jacked up BMW 1 Series hatchback isn’t all that bad.

The most important part of the new kit is easily observable from a distance as the new wheels are now 20 inch Classic 2 multi-spoke setup.

Past that Hartge gives the BMW X1 another visual presence as the suspension kit is 30 mm lower to the ground than before and a new black decal is on the side.

With that you can see what’s the name of the tuner that created the Hartge BMW X1 and, from some angles, give the crossover another design line.

The BMW X1 also gets an engine upgrade for its diesel powerplant. The German tuner tweaked the 2.0 liter diesel four pot in the xDrive18d and xDrive20d.

It’s now 179 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque for the 18d and a more respectable 207 horsepower and torque output reaches 307 lb-ft with the 20d.

The top speed limiter still stands at 130 mph as it is on all X1 BMW models but the acceleration times was slashed by nearly one second with that update.

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While all this is going the older version isn’t too eager to disappear from the scene. This could be quite the market opportunity for the guys over a AC Schnitzer.

They have a special tuning kit ready for the previous version of the BMW X1 for a couple of years now and it might just make a comeback.

A new body kit consists of a fresh front bumper, different sideskirts and a new rear bumper. All of these make quite the basis for aggression with the CUV.

These changes are complemented by a lowered suspension kit and the option of having new alloy wheels ranging between 18 and 20 inches.

Moving higher up the body of the “old” BMW X1, AC Schnitzer fits a new hood with special air intakes and a new rear spoiler.

Step inside the AC Schnitzer BMW X1 and you’ll find special treats all over the place but most of the essence of the CUV remains.

More of the same can be found once the bonnet is lifted. The German tuner offers up a power package for each of the engines available under its bonnet.

The BMW X1 xDrive18d is tweaked up to 171 hp, the BMW X1 xDrive20d gets 210 horsepower and the N20 petrol engine is tweaked up to around 270 horsepower.

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