Kylian Mbappe picks modest BMW for Real Madrid duty after passing test
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has opted for a modest electric vehicle for club duties after finally passing his driving test at the age of 27.
The France captain declined the club’s offer of a top-range BMW i7, preferring a smaller model as a novice driver.
Instead, he has selected the BMW iX3, reportedly feeling the smaller dimensions are more manageable for his first regular vehicle.
Real Madrid’s commercial partnership with the German manufacturer requires all first-team players to drive the brand’s vehicles to training sessions and official functions.
New wheels for Bernabeu stars
England international Trent Alexander-Arnold has also favoured practicality over the luxury saloon option following his move to the Spanish capital.
The former Liverpool defender selected the iX xDrive60, an electric SUV valued at approximately £95,000.
Alexander-Arnold was previously unable to drive his personal Range Rover to the Valdebebas training complex due to the strict sponsorship protocols currently in place.
A long road to the licence
Despite a trophy-laden career including a World Cup triumph, Mbappe had previously stated he lacked the time to focus on obtaining a driving licence.
Recent footage from outside the training ground captured the former Paris St-Germain striker driving himself for the first time.
The decision to reject the flagship i7 appears pragmatic, as the saloon measures 5.4 metres in length compared to the 4.7-metre iX3.
