BMW i1, preliminary data

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BMW i1, preliminary data

We anticipate the first BMW i1 data that arrive in late 2020. It will try to become the definitive utility fun to drive, and 100% electric. It will be built on the same platform with Toyota BMW Group share, which is expected to build the Mini Rocketman of you talked a few days ago.

BMW electric family will grow in the medium term. The designations from i1 to i9 were recorded in 2010 by the manufacturer, all these names be used? I do not know for sure, so if we have clear is that the BMW i5 is at a very advanced stage and thanks to our sources, we can come on the first details of what will be the next BMW i1.

A few days ago I spoke of the Mini Rocketman which originally was rumored that he would use the platform of the current iQ. As we said in the news, the Rocketman will be built on a new platform that will also use Toyota, so the whole project is new development. To join efforts and reduce costs, BMW will also use the same platform to develop the smallest model of the BMW i range.

You might be wondering why BMW does not use CFRP chassis of their models i, is a purely economic reason: it is too expensive architecture for such a small car. I1 would have a price of a BMW and Aston Martin Cygnet does not want the investment costs will inherit the client does not want an excessive price.

Just as the New MINI 2 Active Tourer and share platform, the future will share with the Rocketman what will be the BMW i1. It will be a practical front-drive model and move to a fully electric motor.

Just as the i5 will offer a generous space for a family, the i1 will try to become, at an acceptable price, in the City Car ideal. We believe that will be a 2 + 2-seater and will hit the market in early 2021. It is still too early to come forward fork powers that will move; the project is at a very early stage to think of a digit, but we are confident that we will soon offer more information about that aspect.

The benefit of sharing between BMW and MINI platform is clear, the basis on which they work will be higher quality than if two independent platforms are used, since the initial investment will be more substantial. In this way, MINI design a vehicle 100% true to its philosophy and BMW a more sporty and efficient vehicle.