{"id":20211,"date":"2022-04-18T10:47:21","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T14:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=20211"},"modified":"2022-04-18T10:47:21","modified_gmt":"2022-04-18T14:47:21","slug":"spied-bmw-xm-ix1-i7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=20211","title":{"rendered":"SPIED: BMW XM, i7, and iX1 Seen Testing in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looks like BMW\u2019s three upcoming electric cars were doing some testing together in South Africa. Some new spy video shows the BMW XM<\/a>, the iX1, and the soon-to-be-released BMW i7 all doing some camouflaged testing in public. In this video, you get to see a decently up close look at all three.<\/p>\n

The BMW iX1<\/a> looks like what you\u2019d expect a BMW iX1 to look like, through camouflage. It\u2019s a small, hatchback-looking crossover with a sporty roofline, cool wheels, and a low-ish ride height. So far, it looks like a cool little car and, because it will be BMW\u2019s entry-level EV, it could be a surprisingly popular crossover.<\/p>\n

However, the BMW XM is the flip-side of that coin. It\u2019s a massive, immensely powerful, uber-expensive, and ultra-exclusive SUV. Okay, so it won\u2019t be a fully-electric car, as it will have a hybrid V8 powertrain, but it will be able to drive itself on EV power alone and will make around 750 horsepower, with its combined powertrain. It\u2019s going to be a monster and it seems to have monster looks, as well. The muscular rear wheel arches and stacked quad exhaust make it look very angry.<\/p>\n

As for the BMW i7,<\/a> it shows off essentially exactly what we\u2019ve see from the i7, in official teaser photos and spy photos. It\u2019s going to look nearly identical to the standard BMW 7 Series, only with a few subtle nods to its electrification. BMW doesn\u2019t want customers to have to choose between the standard 7er and the i7 for any reason other than propulsion.<\/p>\n

All three electric (or hybrid) BMWs are going to be hugely important cars. The BMW XM will be its first-ever from-the-ground-up M car, as well as the first hybrid M car. The BMW i7 will be the brand\u2019s technological and electrified flagship. While the BMW iX1 will be its entry-level EV, the car for young BMW customers that want to try something all-electric. Check \u2019em out. [Top image: instagram.com\/wilcoblok]<\/p>\n