BMW X1 2011

For the first time the features and qualities so typical of a BMW X model are besides available in a premium vehicle in the compact segment. Indeed, the BMW X1 is entering the market with the assignment to offer the Sheer Driving Pleasure so characteristic of BMW with a recently made known measure of quality also in this segment of the market. The latest member in the family of BMW X models therefore stands for versatile, sporting performance and supreme agility in some urban environment and beyond.

In Europe, the X1 will be available in six trim levels, from the 258 horsepower, straight-six gasoline powered X1 xDrive28i to the turbodiesel X1 xDrive23d, which produces 295 pound-feet of torque. BMW isn’t telling which, if any, of the European power trains we will see in the North American X1, but the press release makes special mention of the X1 sDrive18d, which reaches an estimated 54.3 mpg (EU standard), so we think it’s safe to assume that at least that variant will make the hop across the pond.

BMW X1

The All New BMW X1

BMW X1 is the latest compact SUV model from the house of BMW, which will be a value addition to the BMW's SUV lineup that currently comprises of BMW X3, BMW X5 and BMW X6 models. BMW's SUV/SAV models have been gaining growing popularity, but the X3, X5 and X6 models are comparatively larger in size and they were not able to cope up with the current market competition (as there are several smaller yet robust, powerful off-road SUVs on the offer).

The confirmation was made by BMW that the new X1 will hit the roads during the year 2011 and the company released some images of the new X1. North America will get only a 3 liter inline 6 engine same as that of the 328i x Drive sport wagon. The engine, which is naturally aspirated, will produce 231 bhp and has a torque of 199 lb-ft. It has an acceleration time of 6.7 seconds to speed up to 60 mph from a dead-stop.

Surprisingly, the company has not confirmed its plan regarding launch of the new X1 in the American markets, and are currently planning to launch it in the European market first.

Until now BMW has only unveiled the images of its latest compact sport utility dressed in the swirly camouflage.

The specs of the new X1 are also tentative as BMW is yet to give a confirmation on the same, while it has been officially confirmed that the 2010 X1 will hit the market this season for sure.

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Frankfurt Motor Show 2009: BMW X1: the smallest crossover!

About that BMW prepares to exhaust the smallest crossover under name Х1, it was known for a long time already. Still one year ago on a motor show in Paris Bavarians have shown a prototype of this model, and official pictures serial X1 have been published in July. However photos is one business. And "the live" car which very soon will go on sale, – absolutely another. Predictably, BMW X1 does not look such "kid". It is quite decent crossover which on the sizes is not much less Х3. And it proves to be true in figures. Judge for yourself – the length Х3 makes 4569 mm, and at X1 from a nose to a tail of 4454 mm. At the heart of BMW X1 the platform from the versatile person of 3rd series lies, but to be surprised to it is not necessary – in the Bavarian company initially did not wish to do from Х1 the car for driving on a dirt.

For this reason BMW X1 is decided to exhaust not only with full, but also with a rear wheel drive. And experts in marketing are assured that last version will use very much a great demand. And a road gleam here not fantastic – 194 mm, though for crossovers indicators normal.



Inside X1 is classical BMW. With is excellent assembled interior, very qualitative materials of furnish and a considerable quantity «updates». The present premium-class. It is felt that on interiors here did not save. For example, behind here there are three places, and each of them can be put separately. Besides, passengers of the second row will have an opportunity to change a discharge angle of the seats!

At first under cowl BMW X1 will put three 2,0-litre diesel engines: 143 h.p., 177 h.p. and even 204 h.p. last.