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According to BMW’s official website, the front face of the 2023 iX model adopts an integrated smart front grille design, and the camera, radar and other sensor systems are set up. The chemical polyurethane protective film coating on the grille surface is said to provide “self-repair function”.

The side of the 2023 iX body features flush-mounted door handles and frameless doors, with a floating roof and slip-back styling;

In terms of interior, the 2023 iX model is the first BMW model equipped with an integrated floating curved screen. The 12.3-inch instrument panel and the 14.9-inch touch-sensitive central display are combined into one, and the back of the screen is designed with a hidden bracket.

In addition, the 2023 iX model is also equipped with 30 speakers, bass speakers and bass vibrators to create a full-range surround sound space; it is equipped with far-infrared heating technology for the first time to ensure that the temperature inside the car rises at a faster rate;

In terms of power, the three models of the 2023 BMW iX are all driven by dual motors:

 The iX xDrive 40 has a combined maximum power of 240 kW, a combined maximum torque of 630 Nm, an acceleration time of 0-100 km/h of 6.1 seconds, and a CLTC cruising range of 471 km.

 The iX xDrive 50 has a combined maximum power of 385 kW, a combined maximum torque of 765 Nm, an acceleration time of 4.6 seconds from 0-100 km/h, and a CLTC cruising range of 665 km.

 The iX M60 has a combined maximum power of 455 kW, a combined maximum torque of 1100 Nm, an acceleration time of 0-100 km/h of 3.8 seconds, and a CLTC cruising range of 625 km.

The price of each version of the 2023 iX attached:

 iX xDrive 40 version 746,900 RMB

 iX xDrive 50 version 846,900 RMB

 iX M60 version 1,009,900 RMB

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The recall involves only 83 cars sold in the U.S. BMW advises owners not to drive the cars, park them outside or away from other vehicles and buildings where they could catch fire, and not charge them. BMW dealers will replace the batteries free of charge.

BMW issued a recall last April after becoming aware of a non-U.S. site incident involving a 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40. Two more “incidents” were reported in June – one in the U.S. involving a 2022 iX xDrive50 and one abroad involving a 2022 iX M60 – both of which were found to have debris in the battery cells, supplied by Samsung SDI. The battery cells were supplied by Samsung SDI.

BMW said it has not received any reports of accidents or injuries caused by the defective batteries. “Fortunately, the number of vehicles affected by this recall is very small,” BMW spokesman Jay Anson said in an email to The Verge, “and our customer relations team has reached out to all owners of affected vehicles to provide information and assistance. “

The BMW i4 and iX are the latest electric cars to be recalled. Earlier this summer, Ford recalled 49,000 Mustang Mach-E SUVs over concerns that a safety defect could render the vehicles immobile. The Toyota bZ4X was recalled because loose wheel bolts were found that could cause the wheels to fall off while driving. Other electric vehicles have been recalled for various software defects and other minor issues.

Battery fires, while rare, are still a serious problem for electric vehicle manufacturers. While more data is needed, researchers have determined that the vast majority of electric vehicles have a low risk of battery fires. Although when a fire occurs, electric vehicles with lithium-ion batteries burn hotter and faster, requiring more water to extinguish – a fact that has led some towns to retrain their emergency personnel to respond to such incidents.

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