BMW X1 M35i Facelift Spotted with Neue Klasse Design

Spy photographers have caught the updated BMW X1 M35i testing, revealing a significant design shift for the brand’s compact performance crossover. The camouflaged prototype adopts the Neue Klasse design language, first seen on the iX3 electric SUV. Up front, a vertical twin-kidney grille sits between new headlights, while a revised hood and a restyled bumper complete the overhaul.

The rear gets updated taillights and a more subdued bumper. Inside, the vehicle is expected to feature a pillar-to-pillar display running Panoramic iDrive and Operating System X, plus a redesigned dashboard and center console. 0-liter four-cylinder engine, making 312 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, is likely to carry over.

The model may adopt the M40i badge. 2 seconds.