BMW X1
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The BMW X1 is a compact
luxury crossover manufactured by BMW
. It extends the current BMW Sports Activity Series
model lineup which includes the BMW X3
, BMW X5
, and the BMW X6
. The X1 is based on the same platform as the BMW 3 Series
Touring (wagon) with xDrive. Compared to the larger X3, the X1 is positioned as a slightly smaller but more affordable and sportier entry.
The USA market may only get the BMW N52
B30 3.0-liter inline-6, either in the 260 hp tune as in the X3 xDrive30i or the 230 hp tune as in the 328/xDrive28i variants. BMW will start selling the X1 in the American
market by late 2012 as a 2013 model, but BMW Canada started selling the X1 in early 2011 as a 2012 model.
The Indian market is currently getting the sdrive18i (4 cyl petrol), sdrive20d and sdrive20d (highline) (4 cyl diesels). The three variants have an 8-speed automatic transmission
. No manual transmission
option is available now.
plant in October 2009. It will not be sold in the United States until 2013. It is also being produced in Chennai, India, and in Shenyang
, China by BMW-Brilliance Automotive Ltd.
Compact car
A compact car , or small family car , is a classification of cars which are larger than a supermini but smaller than or equal to a mid-size car...
luxury crossover manufactured by BMW
BMW
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the Mini marque, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands...
. It extends the current BMW Sports Activity Series
BMW Sports Activity Series
The sports activity vehicle and coupe series is a marketing description by BMW to describe a line of vehicles that traditionally were in the crossover Sport Utility Vehicle class....
model lineup which includes the BMW X3
BMW X3
The BMW X3 is a compact crossover SUV marketed by the German automaker BMW, based on the BMW 3-Series automobile platform, and now in its second generation. BMW designed the X3 in conjunction with Magna Steyr of Graz, Austria — who manufactured all X3s under contract to BMW for the first...
, BMW X5
BMW X5
The BMW X5 is a luxury crossover SUV introduced in 1999 as the first generation E53. It was BMW's first SUV also known as "Four-by-Four" in the UK. It features all-wheel drive which is branded as the "X" drive system and is available with either manual or automatic transmission...
, and the BMW X6
BMW X6
The BMW X6 is a mid-size luxury crossover released for sale in the second quarter of 2008 by German automaker BMW. The X6 was marketed as a Sports Activity Coupé by BMW...
. The X1 is based on the same platform as the BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 Series
The BMW 3 Series is a compact executive car manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975. Successor to the BMW New Class, it has been produced in five different generations and in no less than five different body styles. It is BMW's best-selling model, accounting for around 30% of the...
Touring (wagon) with xDrive. Compared to the larger X3, the X1 is positioned as a slightly smaller but more affordable and sportier entry.
BMW Concept X1 (2008)
The concept version of the X1 wagon was unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.Equipment
- The cargo capacity has 420 liters of storage space, which can increase to 480 liters with the back seats pulled a little to the front, and up to 1350 liters of storage space with the seats folded. For comparison, the 3-Series Touring (E91) has 460 and the X3 (E83) has 480 liters.
- The backrest in the rear is adjustable in 11 steps and can be divided in the ratio 40:20:40
- Adaptive cruise control
- Semi Command Sitting position
- Performance Control
Engines
| Model | Years made | Type | Power@rpm | Torque@rpm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive18i | 2010- | 1995 cc I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
143 PS@6000 | 190 newton metre@4250 |
| xDrive28i | 2009- | 2996 cc I6 Straight-6 The straight-six engine or inline-six engine is a six-cylinder internal combustion engine with all six cylinders mounted in a straight line along the crankcase... |
258 PS@6600 | 310 newton metre@2600-3000 |
| xDrive28i (Canada) | 2012- | 1997 cc I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... TwinPower turbo |
244 PS@5500 | 350 newton metre@1250 |
| sDrive18d, xDrive18d | 2009- | 1995 cc I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... turbo |
143 PS@4000 | 320 newton metre@1750-2500 |
| sDrive20d, xDrive20d | 2009- | 1995 cc I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... turbo |
177 PS@4000 | 350 newton metre@1750-3000 |
| xDrive23d | 2009- | 1995 cc I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... TwinPower turbo |
204 PS@4400 | 400 newton metre@2000-2250 |
The USA market may only get the BMW N52
BMW N52
The BMW N52 is a straight-6 engine made by BMW, which debuted in 2004 on the BMW E63 630Ci. The N52 is BMW's 12th generation production straight-6 engine.Its crankcase is made entirely of magnesium and aluminum, a first in the world of engine construction...
B30 3.0-liter inline-6, either in the 260 hp tune as in the X3 xDrive30i or the 230 hp tune as in the 328/xDrive28i variants. BMW will start selling the X1 in the American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
market by late 2012 as a 2013 model, but BMW Canada started selling the X1 in early 2011 as a 2012 model.
The Indian market is currently getting the sdrive18i (4 cyl petrol), sdrive20d and sdrive20d (highline) (4 cyl diesels). The three variants have an 8-speed automatic transmission
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
. No manual transmission
Manual transmission
A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications...
option is available now.
Transmissions
| Model | Years made | Type |
|---|---|---|
| xDrive18i | 2010- | 6-speed manual Manual transmission A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications... |
| xDrive28i | 2009- | 8-speed automatic Automatic transmission An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually... |
| sDrive18d | 2009- | 6-speed manual |
| xDrive18d | 2009- | 6-speed manual |
| sDrive20d | 2009- | 6-speed manual |
| xDrive20d | 2009- | 6-speed manual |
| xDrive23d | 2009- | 8-speed automatic |
Performance
| Model | Years made | Acceleration 0–100 km/h (s Second The second is a unit of measurement of time, and is the International System of Units base unit of time. It may be measured using a clock.... ) | Top speed (optional high speed set-up) |
|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive18i | 2010- | 9.5 | 200 km/h (124.3 mph)/? |
| xDrive28i | 2009- | 6.8 | 205 km/h (127.4 mph)/230 km/h (142.9 mph) |
| sDrive18d | 2009- | 9.6 | 200 km/h (124.3 mph)/- |
| xDrive18d | 2009- | 10.1 | 195 km/h (121.2 mph)/- |
| sDrive20d | 2009- | 8.1 | 205 km/h (127.4 mph)/218 km/h (135.5 mph) |
| xDrive20d | 2009- | 8.4 | 205 km/h (127.4 mph)/213 km/h (132.4 mph) |
| xDrive23d | 2009- | 7.3 | 205 km/h (127.4 mph)/223 km/h (138.6 mph) |
Production
Production began in Europe in the BMW Werk LeipzigLeipzig
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plant in October 2009. It will not be sold in the United States until 2013. It is also being produced in Chennai, India, and in Shenyang
Shenyang
Shenyang , or Mukden , is the capital and largest city of Liaoning Province in Northeast China. Currently holding sub-provincial administrative status, the city was once known as Shengjing or Fengtianfu...
, China by BMW-Brilliance Automotive Ltd.