THE DEBRIEF
Donning a halo or horns? These’ll help you wear them with pride.
THE TEAL-TRIMMED TOWNIE
BMW’s facelifted its X1 SUV and, with it, introduced this all-electric iX1. It’s now BMW’s smallest electric car on sale, and an i3 it very much isn’t. Fat snout at the front, generic shape and body cladding around the edges to convince suburban parents they’ve got something rugged. Has the iX’s curved screens, and does 272 miles on a charge.
NEED TO KNOW
What is it? BMW’s smallest EV (RIP i3) Tech specs E-boost for overtaking, flat underbody, iDrive 8 sans rotary controller Aimed at? Taking on the Merc EQA and Volvo C40 When can I get one? Later in 2022, for around £40k
THE BARITONE FROM CREWE
V8 versions of Bentley’s very good Continental GT Coupe and Convertible, as well as the Flying Spur, now have an S spec. Fresh wheel designs and interior trim options, as well as a more aggressive bodykit, set it aside from a normal one, while the 542bhp V8 now it sings like it really should through a new sports exhaust with fluted tips. Encore!
NEED TO KNOW
What is it? A slightly louder GT Tech specs Bentley’s active anti-roll tech, rotating display, oodles of power Aimed at?
Being an alarm clock for the stately-home community When can I get one? Order now, from £198,600 for the GT Coupe
THE FORBIDDEN FRUIT
In a rare case of a car maker giving people what they think they want, BMW finally has a proper answer to the Audi RS4 Avant with its new M3 Tour
