The 2023 Seoul Mobility Show opened its doors on the 31st, showcasing a plethora of vehicles that create a dazzling automotive extravaganza. Each brand focuses on highlighting one particular model.

The BMW iX1 has made its debut in Korea. The iX1 is BMW’s first pure electric vehicle in the compact segment, designed with optimal aerodynamic performance and equipped with the 5th-generation BMW eDrive system to deliver top-tier performance.

The iX1 xDrive 30 features one motor on each axle, producing a maximum output of 313 horsepower and a torque of 50.4kg.m. Additionally, it can accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 5.6 seconds.

The iX1 has received domestic certification with a driving range of 310 km on a single charge, and it can be charged from 10% to 80% in just 29 minutes.

The price for the new iX1 xDrive30 xLine is 67,100,000 won, and for the new iX1 xDrive30 M Sport, it is 69,500,000 won. Depending on the region, government subsidies for electric vehicles can provide up to 7,900,000 won. With the launch of the iX1, BMW has established a full lineup of electric SUVs with the iX1, iX3, and the iX.

Lee Sang-jin daedusj@autodiary.kr