Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025: BMW iX1 Long-Wheelbase Launched In India at Rs 49 Lakh

BMW had a surprise in store at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 in the form of the iX1 long-wheelbase. The stretched edition of the iX1 is being offered in a new front-wheel drive eDrive 20 spec and is priced at Rs 49 lakh (ex-showroom), notably lower than the current iX xDrive30 which is priced at Rs 66.90 lakh (ex-showroom).

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In terms of size, the iX1 long-wheelbase (iX1 L) is 116 mm longer than the standard iX1 with the wheelbase stretched by 108 mm. The added length should translate to a roomier second row. In terms of design, the iX1 L also features the M Sport package offered on the standard iX1 with the main differences coming down to the SUV’s longer overall length.

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The cabin design too is unchanged over the iX1 xDrive 30 replete with the freestanding widescreen display housing the infotainment system and digital instrument cluster and asymmetrical air-con vent layout. On the feature front, the iX1 L gets tech such as adaptive LED headlamps, 18-inch alloy wheels, powered front seats, Harman Kardon sound system with 12 speakers, ambient lighting, auto climate control and a panoramic sunroof.

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Moving to the powertrain, the iX1 eDrive20 L retains the 66.4 kWh battery of the iX1 xDrive 30 though it now sends power to a single electric motor compared to the xDrive30’s two motors. Peak power output stands at 201 bhp and 250 Nm of peak torque - down from the xDrive 30’s 308 bhp and 494 Nm. BMW claims a range of up to 531 km for the iX1 eDrive20 L.

The iX1 L will be offered with a complimentary 11 kW wallbox charger with the SUV also supporting up to 130 kW DC fast charging.