The US iX1 EV Has Been Canceled

Arcades · 06-03-2022, 11:58 AM

This car is BMW's best chance at taking chunks from Model 3 and Model Y and they are choosing to not bring it over because…?

BMW's recent strategy when it comes to their lineups and design is dumbfounding. It is as if they are doing the opposite thing most wants them to do.

Good job.

GuyOh · 06-03-2022, 12:09 PM

First good lookin ev bmw makes too… Very disappointing news

B///MWGuy · 06-03-2022, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by thenew3

Didn't the X3 PHEV get removed from US market for MY22? Are they going to bring it back for MY23?

Oops. No PHEV X3. Editing.

duky · 06-03-2022, 12:24 PM

Meanwhile: https://www.autoblog.com/2022/06/03/...s-eqb-pricing/

Same with Audi and Benz bringing wagons here while BMW punks out.

I guess we can just be happy that BMW is still bringing manual transmissions while other manufacturers aren't. Seems like if you're picky - owning multiple cars (by multiple manufacturers) is the only way to get everything you want.

Cl0ud7 · 06-03-2022, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

June 2, 2022:

Does anyone remember the first transformer movie where Sam goes and talks to whatever Megan fox character is in the park and his friend just starts climbing the tree out of nowhere?

this video reminds me of that

apw2607 · 06-03-2022, 12:27 PM

I suspect it's due to supply chain constraints and demand. They simply wouldn't be able to make enough of them to satisfy demand across Europe and the USA. Which ultimately would have lead to frustration and worse, damage the brand. This vehicle will do well in Europe so someone has decided it makes more sense to start there.

M3WC · 06-03-2022, 12:41 PM

The first good looking BMW EV and the US doesn't get it.

BMW were going to have an issue with pricing here. With it's somewhat outdated specs, it had to be priced sub $45k. They probably were not going to make much importing them to US at that price point. They can sell everyone they make in EU, more profit.

nerdogray · 06-03-2022, 12:47 PM

I don't even like SUV's, and I liked this. I guess it's technically an "SAV," but all I know is it's not a coupe or a sedan.

Commanderwiggin · 06-03-2022, 12:48 PM

Very surprised with this move and I don't understand it. This car actually looks phenomenal by comparison to the new i4/iX/G8X and other big grille phenoms. Interior looks perfect and has a great bang/buck imo and I agree with those that said it would sell like hot cakes. I could definitely convince many friends/family who don't have BMW's to get on board with one of these.

For shame BMW

Raikkonen · 06-03-2022, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

Was it officially stated that it was coming to the U.S. market? I know it was hinted that it might not come even before the official release but the press release reads primarily like a European car.

That's exactly what I thought...

I was always under the impression that this was never coming to the North American market anyway.

Even the articles surrounding the reveal a few days ago mentioned it wasn't coming to NA.

I know the next gen X3 electric will be, but the ix1 won't be.

therealm3 · 06-03-2022, 12:53 PM

I am really annoyed by this. As has been stated many times already, BMW finally makes a good looking ev and now we can't have it. So dumb. At least we find out early and don't have our hopes up like with the iX3 where they pulled the rug out from under us. And if by some slim chance BMW is actually listening, we voted with our wallets last time and bought an etron. I really want a bmw, but may have to look elsewhere again. <sigh>

BimmerMat135 · 06-03-2022, 12:54 PM

The battery capacity wouldn't be competitive for the US market compared with less premium product like the ID4 for example.

lonestar22 · 06-03-2022, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mavus

they don't want to cannibalize x3

the X3 is a much larger vehicle. I highly doubt you can even fit a baby seat in the back of the new X1 and iX1.

Mako · 06-03-2022, 12:56 PM

guessing sales aren't as good as they hoped on the i4, ix...

US is still very slow to buy EVs compared to other markets.
and Tesla is laying off 10% of its workforce!

Quadruple VANOS · 06-03-2022, 12:56 PM

I'd bet the reason is BMWNA believes an iX1 wouldn't compete favorably against the X1 in the US. Sales of iX1 would be a tiny fraction of X1 sales here.

The "too many models" crowd should be applauding this move.

lonestar22 · 06-03-2022, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Raikkonen

That's exactly what I thought...

I was always under the impression that this was never coming to the North American market anyway.

Even the articles surrounding the reveal a few days ago mentioned it wasn't coming to NA.

I know the next gen X3 electric will be, but the ix1 won't be.

this, no article has ever said that the iX1 was coming to the US

JustChris · 06-03-2022, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by nathanm4

What was the reason?

Made in Germany Vs Spartanburg cars but perhaps was it ever coming or just assumed?

nick3753 · 06-03-2022, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AGAV13

Thats surprising. Looked promising. Wonder why.

Not ugly enough.

beammeupscottie · 06-03-2022, 01:19 PM

Wow. I was considering it for my second vehicle along side my X3MC. SMH.

GOLFFRR · 06-03-2022, 01:22 PM

maybe something else on horizon instead. bummer

racerx2005 · 06-03-2022, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AGAV13

Thats surprising. Looked promising. Wonder why.

it would canibalize X3 / iX3 sales … that's why.

thenew3 · 06-03-2022, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by racerx2005

it would canibalize X3 / iX3 sales … that's why.

X1/iX1 is a smaller vehicle. Why would it affect X3/iX3 sales?

Besides, iX3 isn't sold in US.

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