[abirmaher]

Has anyone seen confirmation that the m steering wheel with the red stripe and the m strip seatbelts will be included? Not seeing anything on the standard features list or the configurators.

My online visualizer for my build has the red brakes which are not on the normal bmw usa visualizer but not the steering wheel or seat belts that are seen in the press release photos.

Anyone have confirmation these items are coming as standard?

[MontyB1]

Here is the US Press announcement - it doesn't mention it specially but it appears in the images as being there for the wheel and belts in the shots.

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/a...x1-m35i-xdrive

[abirmaher]

Originally Posted by MontyB1

Here is the US Press announcement - it doesn't mention it specially but it appears in the images as being there for the wheel and belts in the shots.

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/a...x1-m35i-xdrive

On a past car the info on the website stated that the sound system had a certain wattage but that was updated on the site later and changed because it was an error.

BMW NA provided a small compensation for it if you complained.

I wondering if they will do the same here if those 2 items pictured are included. I guess time will tell, I’d rather the details than the compensation but worth asking.

[richiro]

I’ve done a decent amount of research on this, and have found little verified information.

Dealer states M specific wheel is confirmed but whether that mirrors the current m
Spec wheel or the one pictured in every press release “12 o clock red stripe”

Seat belts and door sills still remain to be confirmed and not much information is posted on this, in the descriptor it does state “m specific interior” which I was told was an alcantara headliner, m paddle shifters.

I have been able to confirm that the shadow line lights do in fact have the orange plastic on them due to DOT regulations

[abirmaher]

Originally Posted by richiro

I’ve done a decent amount of research on this, and have found little verified information.

Dealer states M specific wheel is confirmed but whether that mirrors the current m
Spec wheel or the one pictured in every press release “12 o clock red stripe”

Seat belts and door sills still remain to be confirmed and not much information is posted on this, in the descriptor it does state “m specific interior” which I was told was an alcantara headliner, m paddle shifters.

I have been able to confirm that the shadow line lights do in fact have the orange plastic on them due to DOT regulations

Thanks, good info!

Yes, the headlights I had heard about... shame but I think that is instead of the reflectors in the bumper/ fenders.

[DMason]

Here is an image from the global press release stating M steering wheel with red 12 o'clock stripe and M stitching. Also M specific gearshift paddles which are longer than the M sport paddle shifters in the M trim of the base model.

From the press release itself it states...

M-specific interior, optional M Sport seats.

The promise of a high-performance experience is reiterated inside the cabin. Highlights include an Alcantara-trimmed instrument panel, Aluminum Hexacube Dark interior trim elements, an anthracite-colored headliner, M door sill trim, M pedals, the M-specific graphics of the BMW
Curved Display – and, optionally, the BMW Head-Up Display – and an M leather steering wheel with shift paddles.

So it states here, M door sill trim and M wheel with paddle shifters. I don't see the Alcantara instrument panel in the photos. No mention of seat belts in the text. This is global, not country specific, so who knows... Kind of a messy rollout, me thinks.

On a side note, it looks like US cars will not have the small Mbadges on the fenders. My order states...

3DZ Without Lines designation outside N/C. Why? Your guess is as good as mine; at least its no charge.

[FlashMonkey929]

Originally Posted by DMason

Here is an image from the global press release stating M steering wheel with red 12 o'clock stripe and M stitching. Also M specific gearshift paddles which are longer than the M sport paddle shifters in the M trim of the base model.

From the press release itself it states...

M-specific interior, optional M Sport seats.

The promise of a high-performance experience is reiterated inside the cabin. Highlights include an Alcantara-trimmed instrument panel, Aluminum Hexacube Dark interior trim elements, an anthracite-colored headliner, M door sill trim, M pedals, the M-specific graphics of the BMW
Curved Display – and, optionally, the BMW Head-Up Display – and an M leather steering wheel with shift paddles.

So it states here, M door sill trim and M wheel with paddle shifters. I don't see the Alcantara instrument panel in the photos. No mention of seat belts in the text. This is global, not country specific, so who knows... Kind of a messy rollout, me thinks.

On a side note, it looks like US cars will not have the small Mbadges on the fenders. My order states...

3DZ Without Lines designation outside N/C. Why? Your guess is as good as mine; at least its no charge.

I'm guessing the alcantara instrument panel is just wrapped on the backside, kind of pointless really if that's the case. Oh and the M Sport models got the M badges deleted in the US as well. Not sure why we don't qualify for extra badges lol, but I didn't really want them anyway so no loss to me.

[abirmaher]

Originally Posted by FlashMonkey929

I'm guessing the alcantara instrument panel is just wrapped on the backside, kind of pointless really if that's the case. Oh and the M Sport models got the M badges deleted in the US as well. Not sure why we don't qualify for extra badges lol, but I didn't really want them anyway so no loss to me.

I think the US market hates pretty hard on the M light models in general, so less and badges makes more sense for the US market. Don’t mind them myself.

I had a 2014 M235i which had the M badges on the front fenders, but I know they were removed for the 2015 model year at least here in the US.

[FlashMonkey929]

Originally Posted by abirmaher

I think the US market hates pretty hard on the M light models in general, so less and badges makes more sense for the US market. Don’t mind them myself.

I had a 2014 M235i which had the M badges on the front fenders, but I know they were removed for the 2015 model year at least here in the US.

That was one of my thoughts. I’d hate to have the car 🚗 intentionally damaged because some hardcore M fan decided my car offended him lol. I agree that the M “brand” doesn’t really stand for Motorsport as much as it does Money now, but the M cars are differentiated in so many other ways than just badge engineering they’re still easily distinguished at a glance.

[abirmaher]

Originally Posted by FlashMonkey929

That was one of my thoughts. I’d hate to have the car 🚗 intentionally damaged because some hardcore M fan decided my car offended him lol. I agree that the M “brand” doesn’t really stand for Motorsport as much as it does Money now, but the M cars are differentiated in so many other ways than just badge engineering they’re still easily distinguished at a glance.

Totallt agreed. That said, I did lean into it on the M235 with my license plate… if it was still available it’s what I’d get on the X1 too.

[M_litened]

Originally Posted by FlashMonkey929

I'm guessing the alcantara instrument panel is just wrapped on the backside, kind of pointless really if that's the case. Oh and the M Sport models got the M badges deleted in the US as well. Not sure why we don't qualify for extra badges lol, but I didn't really want them anyway so no loss to me.

I was misinformed on this, the dealer said "alcantara head liner" but I think he mistook that from "anthracite headliner"


Also wondering if the M35i will have the active front grill? the current X1 28i and other trims have a motorized door behind the grill/ in front of the radiator that moves open or closed when the car is on or off.

Any one know if this feature will be on the M35i?

[MontyB1]

I’d be shocked if it isn’t there in some or all markets. It’s part of what BMW used to market as efficient dynamics which reduces the drag by being closed when the car is cool or it’s cold outside etc.

[abirmaher]

They definitely meant anthracite or whatever it is headliner.

And I’d assume active grill vents yes. But have not seen specific mention anywhere.

[richiro]

Found some photos to answer some of the questions outstanding.

[abirmaher]

Red stripe showing up on the steering wheel now on the configurator.

[M_litened]

Also noticed today that there are no door lock pins in the new configurator gallery

[lebb53]

Originally Posted by richiro

Found some photos to answer some of the questions outstanding.

Any ideas where to get that front license plate? or something similar?

[abirmaher]

Originally Posted by M_litened

Also noticed today that there are no door lock pins in the new configurator gallery

I could be wrong but I think I read somewhere those were going away from 2023 to 2024 MY.

[abirmaher]

Red stripe has been added to the Visualizer, but nothing on the M seatbelts yet.