ALL NEW: BMW X1 M35i SUV

July 28th, 2023 by Brittany Conte

First-Ever BMW X1 M35i

This marks the first time BMW has offered a sportier version of the X1 in the U.S., as the M35i model. Standard equipment on the 2024 X1 M35i is a higher-output version of the base xDrive28i model’s turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four. It runs the same Miller cycle as the standard engine but produces significantly more power: 312 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, an increase of 71 hp. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are standard, and the M35i also gains a limited-slip differential.

Adaptive dampers are standard equipment, and BMW’s M compound brakes are optional. Quad exhaust tips are said to add some auditory drama to the turbo-four’s soundtrack and also contribute to the M35i’s aggressive look. It also gains different side skirts, larger air intakes up front, a rear diffuser, and, of course, lots of M logos. 19-inch wheels with all-season tires are standard, but 20-inch wheels with summer rubber are optional.

BMW has also upgraded the X1’s iDrive infotainment to run the latest Operating System 9 software. This change will apply to all 2024 X1 models, not just the M35i, and it is said to reduce complexity by offering more shortcuts and better-organized menus.