BMW X1 – Automobiles Review

BMW introduces new engine systems for X1 and X2 XDRIVE25e models

2020-BMW-X1-Xdrive-910 BMW Group’s ongoing commitment to electrified technology is exemplified in its new electrified drivetrains. Thanks to the recent advances in battery cell technology, new BMW PHEVs extend their possibilities if locally emissions-free driving.

The plug-in hybrid system of the new BMW X1 xDrive 25e and the new BMW X2 xDrive25e consists of a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder petrol unit with BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology and an electric drive especially created for this particular model. The petrol unit has a peak output of 125hp and maximum torque of 220Nm and is mated to a 6-speed Steptronic gearbox and drives the front wheels. At the same time, the electric motor generates an output of 95hp and 165Nm of torque to the rear wheels via a single-speed gearbox.

Together, the combustion engine and the electric motor generate these massive 220hp. The maximum torque of both units is measured at 385Nm. This means that the new BMW X1 xDrive25e accelerates from 0 to 63mph in 6.9 seconds, while BMW X2 xDrive25e does the same in 6.8 seconds. Additionally, the electric boost provided by the hybrid systems ensures a top speed of 121mph for both models.

The position of the high-voltage battery underneath the rear seat leads to a low center of gravity, which optimizes the agility of both models and ensures larger luggage compartment with a capacity of 450 liters. There’s also a trailer tow hitch with a detachable ball for the BMW X1 xDrive25e, with a maximum trailer load of 750 kilograms.

Furthermore, new BMW X1 xDrive25e and BMW X2 xDrive25e feature acoustic pedestrian protection as a standard feature. When driving electrically at low speeds, the system makes an unmistakable sound that alerts other road users to the approaching car without impairing the comfort of the occupants. Additionally, the standard equipment for both models includes 17-inch alloy wheels, 2-zone automatic air conditioning, sporty seats and LED headlights.

Source: BMW

January 9, 2020

X1 Long Wheelbase Heads Towards China With Full Force!

BMW unveils the next generation of the highly successful BMW X1. As you might know, this is one of the best selling BMW vehicles, exceeding 800,000 units sold. And now, with customer’s needs in mind the premium automobile brand refines and upgrades the vehicle and even releases a special lineup exclusively for the Chinese market.

The long-wheelbase version of the new BMW X1 sets incredibly high standards as it comes to interior space, luggage and of course, ride comfort. With these enlarged dimensions, the whole body design incorporates the BMW X model mould and the Sports Activity Vehicle DNA. And let’s not forget the completely new power units which include the TwinPower Turbo technology for further refined driving experience. These features, along with the tons of premium standard goodies shape the whole appearance of the new X1 model.

In terms of performance, the BMW X1 will be offered in China with a total of three power unit options. The X1 sDrive18Li will be powered by a three-cylinder petrol engine with a total output of 136hp (100kW), while BMW X1 sDrive20Li generates 192hp (141kW) via a four-cylinder petrol unit and the xDrive25Li offers 231hp (170kW) via four cylinder petrol unit.

2016 BMW X1 Long Wheelbase

Of course, in the style of BMW vehicles, the X1 lineup comes with sporty spirit, along with surprisingly low emissions and fuel consumption rates. Furthermore, the three-cylinder unit can be paired to a six-speed Steptronic gearbox, while the remaining two models are mated to a eight-speed Steptronic as a standard feature.

Also, BMW team offers wide variety of configurations and customization options as a panoramic roof, run-flat tires, outside rearview mirror assembly with electric folding, parking assist technology, rear Park Distance Control alarm, keyless start, Dual Zone air conditioning, high resolution color touch screen display , tons of connectivity options and more.

And the main optional goodies that really caught our eye are the Navigation Plus pack with a navigation system (you don’t say!), 8.8-inch display and a touch Controller and the Driving Assist package with Dynamic Damper Control, LED headlights and more.

2016 BMW X1 Long Wheelbase

So, how do you find the latest family member?

Source: BMW

April 26, 2016

BMW Unveils 2016 X1 Sports Activity Vehicle [Full Details & Video]

2016 BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle has been finally officially revealed not long after the unofficial pictures leaked. It looks amazing and with its commanding presence, robust proportions and dynamic lines. The car incorporates roomier interior and its engine offers greater efficiency.

Being a second generation, the BMW X1 xDrive28i will exclusively launched in the US with a 2.0-liter TwinTurbo 4-cylinder engine that pumps out 228 horsepower (168 kW). This is actually big news because it makes the BMW X1 the most powerful entry model in the segment. The unit will be connected to an eight-speed Steptronic automatic transmission.

In terms of efficiency, the car gets an improved version of the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system. On the other hand, the newly developed chassis help in the greater sporting ability and ride comfort of the 2016 X1.

Exterior

The robustness and dynamic presence of the car has been achieved through various changes. First, the height has been increased and 1.7 inches were added. At the front we see the large BMW kidney grille, lower air intake and the characteristic “six-eyed” looked formed by the twin round headlights and fog lamps.

Great news is that the LED Daytime Running Lights are now standard, while the LED headlights are available with the Premium Package. At the rear, the center of the new 2016 BMW X1’s rear apron rises up significantly, adding sporting accents.

The sports vehicle will be now running on standard 18-inch run-flat all-season tires, while the 19-inch run-flat performance tires come as an option. There are two exterior paint schemes to chose from: non-metallic and nine metallic exterior paint finishes.

Interior

The interior features increased cargo area and greater interior room. There is more head- and legroom for the occupants than before. As a standard it gets power front seats that provide one inch in the front and 2.5 inches in the rear. Leg room in the rear has 1.5 up to 2.6 inches more.

Extensive standard and optional equipment highlight the character of the new X1. The automatic tailgate operation is now a no cost option, while the Comfort Access is offered as part of the Premium Package and includes a hands-free tailgate opening and closing function.

The flat surfaces of the instrument panel and center console controls surely make good impression. The instrument cluster now comprises of two circular instruments and is surrounded by a small binnacle.

Moreover, the interior now features iDrive operating system’s Control Display which is actually 6.5-inch (standard) or 8.8-inch (optional) freestanding monitor.

Other cool features inside are the SensaTec seat surface which is available in both Black and Canberra Beige and a Black high-gloss interior trim with Pearl chrome accent strips. The perforated Dakota leather trim can be purchased in Black, Canberra Beige, Mocha, and Oyster colors. The available interior trims are the following: Brushed Aluminum and fine-wood matt Oak Grain and Fineline Stream.

Powertrain

As mentioned already under the hood of the new BMW X1 is the 2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo unit, which has a twin-tailpipe design. The xDrive28i includes BMW’s new modular BMW EfficientDynamics engine, a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder unit with a TwinScroll turbocharger, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC fully variable valve lift, and Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing.

In terms of numbers, this car is capable of producing 228 hp (168 kW) at 5,000 rpm and a peak torque of 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) between 1,250 rpm and 4,500 rpm. The 0-60 mph is therefore covered within 6.3 seconds. CO2 emissions stand at 152– 49 grams per kilometer, while the US EPA mileage will be available closer to launch.

What is more, the car will be fitted with xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system. It will help the X1 achieve outstanding traction, stability and cornering dynamics regardless weather or road conditions.

M Sport package

Estoril Blue metallic is of course the exterior color of the X1 when purchased with the M Sport Package. The pack will also add eight-speed Sport Automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. M Steering Wheel and M Sport suspension and Sport Seats are also a prerequisite.

A wide range of innovative equipment like full-LED adaptive headlights, BMW Head-Up Display and Driver Assistance Plus, and etc., are also featured in the equipment of the car. The 2016 BMW X1 xDrive28i will available in US showrooms in this fall with pricing announced near launch.

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June 3, 2015

2016 BMW X1 to be Offered with 5 and 7 Seats

The next-generation BMW X1 is close to its completion but all we can see for now is a camouflaged version of it. Judging by the latest spy photos, the new BMW model is going to be introduced in 5- and 7-seat versions. Still, the compact seven-seater will be only offered in USA, Russia and China.

Interestingly enough, the new X1 will adopt a highly evolutionary design while under the hood it will receive a UKL1 platform. The same engine line-up is the heart and the soul of several MINI models and is also fitted in the new 2-Series Active Tourer.

In relation to this, the 2016 BMW X1 lineup will be revealed with three- and four-cylinder engines, in gasoline and diesel variants. The most powerful among these versions is expected to be a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder unit which will be able to produce about 231 HP. The two 2.0-liter 4-cylinder diesel engines are said to generate 150 and 184 HP respectively.

What is more, there is going to be a standard six-speed manual transmission as well as an eight-speed automatic option with paddle shifters. Front-wheel drive will be standard but some models will be available with an xDrive all-wheel drive system as an option.

Source: automedia.investor

January 21, 2015

2014 BMW X1 – Minor Updates

BMW will bring the facelifted 2014 X1 at the North American International Auto Show. The compact BMW X1 is raising the standard for this segment even higher with eye-catching exterior accents, a more refined interior ambience and innovative equipment features.

The exterior boasts standard DRLs and 17” alloy wheels with a V-spoke design. There is also a new Sparkling Brown metallic paint. The interior features an instrument cluster visor that is covered in a new soft-touch material for the xLine, Sport Line and M Sport models. There is also a stainless steel tailgate sill and three new interior trims: high-gloss black, matte coral red and pearl-gloss chrome.

Among the new services offered for the BMW X1 are Online Entertainment and the ECO PRO Analyser.

Source: BMW

December 12, 2013

Chevrolet Debuts SUV in Paris

The 2012 Paris Motor Show, which will be held well into the second half of this year in September, is to become the venue for a new Chevrolet. We are talking about a compact SUV which will be an obvious competitor to the Audi Q3 and BMW X1. Say hello to the Chevrolet Trax.

What the company promises with the five-seater Trax is high value, quality, refinement and looks at a lower-than-usual prices. For now we have this render which supposedly exhibits “a musular exterior design and a wide aesthetic stance”. We can surely see it’s chunky, but athletic?

Susan Docherty, President and Managing Director of Chevrolet Europe commented: “Trax provides Chevrolet an entry into a growing small SUV segment and delivers the flexibility, great fuel economy and car-like handling that urban explorers require.”

The Trax will most probably hit the European markets sometime in the spring, next year. As much as 140 countries might get it.

Source: Chevrolet

May 14, 2012

2013 BMW X1 [leak image]

Three production ready leak images of the new 2013 BMW X1 facelift has been released in Autoforum.cz. The small crossover is scheduled to debut at the New York Auto Show later this week, so stay tuned for more information and real images.However, the facelift is almost an entire new car – restyled front bumper with some silver elements, modified headlights, a pair of new side mirrors and redesigned side sills with silver accents. The rear is also restyled – new taillights and a different rear bumper.The interior is also changed – restyled lower center console and dash panel trim pieces.2013 BMW X1 comes with new sets of alloy wheels and a new range of fresh exterior colors.So, it turns out that the 2013 X1 is nothing like the previous model.The engine range will feature the all-new 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol with sensational 245HP (180 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft), which accelerates to 100 km/h in 6 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Furthermore, it is extremely efficient – less than 9 liters / 100 km in city cycle.The 2013 BMW X1 will hit the market in the end of this year.

April 2, 2012

BMW X1 US and M6 Convertible US

BMW US will introduce the M6 Convertible and X1 SAV at the 2012 New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, April 4^th. Both cars will be showcased at the BMW Stand from 10:15 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center (655 West 34th Street at 11th Avenue) in Manhattan.

The third generation of M6 is powered by the newly developed M TwinPower Turbo 4.4 liter V8 mated to a 7-speed M-DCT transmission. The power is 560PS (412 kW) and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) at just 1500RPM. 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited.

Other premiere is the X1 SAV, which has already enjoying the EU success. The engine line-up includes a TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder petrol in xDrive28i model with 245PS. The 2012 X1 features distinctive headlights and L-shaped taillights, It will be available in showrooms, this summer.

BMW will also exhibit M6 Coupe and X6 M, which will debut at the New York show. They will be also joined by the 6 Series Gran Coupe alongside the two famous concepts – i3 and i8.

BMW will also bring the M6 Coupe and X6 M for their North American debuts at the New York show and they will be joined by the 6 Series Gran Coupe (US show debut) and the i3 and i8 concepts.

The Gran Coupe has stunning proportions, design and driving dynamics of the 6 Series Coupe with interior room and amenities for up to 5 passengers. Its unique ability to satisfy the driver who wants a luxurious and sporty coupe yet needs a car capable of carrying four adults in comfort and luxury.

No word about pricing though.

Source: BMW

March 26, 2012

2012 BMW X1 sDrive20d EfficientDynamics Edition

BMW has unveiled the X1 sDrive20d EfficientDynamics Edition, which will hit the market in the autumn of 2011. However, pricing information hasn’t been released.

X1 sDrive20d EfficientDynamics Edition is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo diesel engine with 163 PS (120 kW) at 3250RPM and hefty 380Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque at just 1750RPM. Furthermore, the vehicle comes with an engine start/stop system, electric power steering, brake energy regeneration and low-rolling resistance tires mounted on aerodynamic light-alloy wheels. All this features help the cross-over to achieve an average fuel consumption of 4.5 L/100 km and CO2 emissions of 119 g/km. Not bad for a crossover.

BMW will also offer a new 2.0-liter four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo petrol engine with 184 PS (135 kW) at 500 RPM and 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) of torque at 1250RPM. It enables the BMW X1 sDrive20i to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds and the BMW X1 xDrive20i in 7.8 seconds. Last, but not least this engine averages 7.1 liters per 100km.

The standard stability control feature DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) has been supplemented on the rear-wheel drive diesel models by the dry braking and fading compensation functions. There is also a hill-start assistant. The BMW Individual roof rail system High Gloss Shadow Line will also be available in future as an individual option and thus not only in conjunction with the M Sport Package for the BMW X1. Moreover, the optional range of BMW ConnectedDrive features will be supplemented as from the autumn of 2011 by the Real-Time Traffic Information function.

Source: BMW

June 28, 2011

BMW X1 M-Package

BMW will offer M package accessories for the small crossover X1.

The package includes front and rear bumpers as well as side skirts. The wheel arches are modified, too.

The interior boats sport steering wheel, M-badging door sills and M-gear shifter.

However, BMW is considering an M version of X1. There are no official data, but the crossover will feature an aerodynamic body kit, sports suspension and huge brake system.

X1M is expected to be powered by the same engine as 1-Series M – 3.0 liter turbocharge six-cylinder with 320PS (235 kW) and 450Nm (332 lb-ft). The engine is mated to a 8-speed automatic transmission. The acceleration will be around 5.0 seconds to 100 km/h.

Still, nothing is official and the company is currently focused on launching the new M5 F10 and M6 models.

As though BMW X1M is a great idea!

BMW X1 M-Package

Source: BMW

April 5, 2011

HARTGE with more power for the BMW X1

The famous tuning specialists at HARTGE have announced a new and extremely well-balanced performance upgrade for the 1.8- and 2.0-litre engine units of the small crossover BMW X1. (more…)

September 9, 2010

BMW X1 by AC Schnitzer will hit Geneva 2010

AC Schnitzer, the famous BMW vehicles tuning company from Germany has released its latest custom project, the AC Schnitzer X1. The retrofitted ride will make its grand debut at the forthcoming auto occasion in Geneva, Switzerland. (more…)

February 17, 2010

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