BMW is going to debut the new electric iX and i4 Gran Coupe models in North America on June 1 during a special event in Los Angeles, ahead of an official market launch in early 2022. The new electric BMW models will celebrate their North American debuts at the specially prepared “[SPACE] by BMW” which is described as a “new immersive BMW brand experience” located at The Grove in LA.
The [SPACE] by BMW will be open to the
public from June 4 through November 30, on a daily basis. The gallery-inspired
venue will feature display vehicles from BMW, BMW M, BMW i, MINI, and BMW
Motorrad.
The new BMW iX will arrive in the US
market featuring a dual-motor setup with a combined output of around 500
horsepower. BMW estimates that the driving range will be 483 km on
a full charge, while 0-100 km/h comes in under 5 seconds. The exact
pricing and range details will be announced on June 1, which is also when
pre-orders open, but it’s expected to be in the mid US$ 80,000s.
The new i4 Gran Coupe, which will also
become available for pre-order on June 1, will be available with different
battery packs and configurations, offering a driving range of up to 300 miles
estimated and a power output of up to 530 HP. The 0-62 mph sprint takes around
4 seconds. Both new EVs will also be the first BMW models to feature the latest
iDrive 8 vehicle interface that promises “a more natural interactive and
holistic user experience”.
