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Car review: Cat A COE fails to make BMW iX1 substantially more enticing
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The BMW iX1 is bigger and roomier than most other electric vehicles in its segment.
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SINGAPORE – This is the first electric BMW to qualify for the less punitive Category A certificate of entitlement (COE). It is also the first BMW to have Chinese as a default language on its infotainment system, which runs on BMW’s latest Operating System 9.
Qualifying for Category A is significant because it theoretically makes the compact electric crossover accessible to more consumers. Having Chinese as a default language is also significant because it reflects China’s growing dominance in the global vehicle market.
