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.
SEE ALSO: 2016 BMW X1 to be Offered with 5 and 7 Seats
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.
Let’s keep connected! We would appreciate your comments on this! And don’t forget to check out the video and gallery below.
httpv://youtu.be/UkXkHvRv6cc
Video Source: YouTube
Source: BMW




2016 BMW 7 Series will be unveiled on 10th of June! Can you believe this? Luckily enough we found this video (you can view below) at BMW’s official YouTube channel stating that the perception for driving luxury will be changed in eight days. There is of course no additional information or pictures released regarding this debut, and this makes us even more excited.
2016 BMW Z4 Facelift has just been revealed with an abundant set of pictures, which you can view in details in the gallery below. What was surprisingly stunning was that the Bavarian company did not release any press release with the images. And there was no reason for doing so.

Concours of Elegance revealed some legendary vehicle models, that were set on stage in the 2015 event, that include a 1905 Star Gordon Bennett racer to the 2015 Touring Superleggera Berlinetta Lusso.

Since Alexander Calder painted the BMW 3.0 CSL, that lined up for Le Mans 24-hour race, 40 years have passed. And since then the BMW Art Car Collection has fascinated with passionate artwork, design and technology. As we all know, since the invention of the motorcar, artists have made it look better, more confident and more dramatic. As we talk about art, applied on vehicles, not much has changed even now, in 21st century.
BMW’s 7-Series sedan is probably one of the most luxurious models currently available on the market. Undoubtedly it is the most luxurious car in brand’s lineup and being such this makes it very wanted in Abu Dhabi or Dubai … for example. The people there obviously have strange taste for colors, because we have just found on BMW Abu Dhabi’s official Facebook page those stunning (literally) pictures of a purplish 760Li.
BMW Z4 Rampant is the lane of the latest design project of the tuners at Carlex Design. They have become so famous because of their exquisite and detailed work. Just take a look at any of their projects and you’ll see what I’m talking about. This BMW is no exception. The car looks breath-taking due to its heavy customization.
BMW has just revealed the incredibly beautiful 3.0 CSL Hommage Concept at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este meeting. As we told you already, the car is tribute to the historic BMW Coupé, famous in the 70s and its name, CSL, stands for “Coupé Sport Leichtbau”. The latter word is German and means lightweight, and there is a huge reason for that.

BMW decided to pay tribute to the legendary ZHP Performance package with releasing details for the latest 2016 BMW 435i ZHP Coupe Edition. As you know, the original ZHP code was created by BMW as an additional tech pack for the 2003-2006 E46 3 Series and included M-Tech II body kit, a special ZHP shifter knob and shifter, a better suspension, output of 235 hp (172 kW) and many more. And now the 435i ZHP Coupe Edition demonstrates a wonderful collaboration between stock features and many more additions, that come with BMW M Performance Accessory list. What is special about this car, is there will be only 100 units offered on the market.

If you are not satisfied with the latest M6, BMW has especially created a distinct Competition Package for you. The pack is suitable for the M6 Coupe and Cabrio as well as for the M6 Gran Coupe. It will not only make your car more individual, but will also give it more power. However, you should wait until July to get it because this is when the Bavarian company is releasing it.

This is a G-Power tuned BMW of the 1001 nights or the so called G6M V10 Hurricane CS Ultimate. There is a hint: the number 1001 not only shows where this car will go, but also says something about the horsepower of the car. Yes, the vehicle will be driven by someone lucky in the United Arab Emirates and they will enjoy its 1001 horsepower output.


BMW team is ready to unveil its latest masterpiece: 