Spy photos of the new 2027 BMW X1 M40 are already circulating, and the facelift of the compact combustion SUV shows a radical front-end change. Following the Neue Klasse aesthetic, the model debuts a new hood, fenders, and an ovoid grille that we already saw on the iX3. The headlights become slimmer, and the bumper gains vertical air intakes, seeking a sportier and more modern look.
The Neue Klasse front end that doesn't reach the rear 🚗
The update focuses on the front section, leaving the rest of the bodywork practically untouched. The front crossmember is completely new to accommodate the oval-shaped grille, a feature the brand defines as advanced design language. Engineers have worked on the aerodynamics of the new bumpers, with more functional air intakes. The M40 is expected to retain its inline six-cylinder engine, although with adjustments to meet regulations.
The ovoid grille: easier to wash than to digest 🥚
BMW has decided that its new front end looks like a giant Easter egg, but in chrome. Purists are already sharpening their fingers to write on forums that the grille looks like a design vacuum cleaner. Sure, at least now they'll have something new to hate, because the split kidney grille thing was getting boring. Meanwhile, in Munich, they celebrate that they have managed to make an SUV look like a toy car for adults.