BMW X1 SAV Officially Released

[mikeyb]

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[mikeyb]

BMW has released official details of the new X1 SUV (SAV). The smallest X vehicle in the range is 4.45 metres long, has a wheelbase of 2.76 metres, is 1.545 metres high and the lightest model weighs in at 1,615kg (EU). It is designed to have a low-slung rear window to make it look the sporting car that it is, and it features wide wheel arches for an aggressive squat. The signature kidney grille is as bold and muscular as it is on the 7 Series. Standard wheels coming with the range are 17-inch alloys.

Contours and sharp lines are evident all the way to the sides and back, including the "Hofmeister kink" at the C pillar. Further confirming that this is a true BMW design are the L-shaped rear lights clusters with sharp jagged edges.

Inside the X1 gives an elevated seating position to each passenger while the driver benefits from a driver-facing "surfboard" dashboard that made BMWs of yesteryear so different from their rivals. The new iDrive system is installed and can be mated to a USB port, a CD player, and six Pro Logic 7 HiFi loud speakers. A rear parking camera and/or Park Distance Control can also be specified from the options list.

Six models will be available at launch. Only one of these is petrol-powered and that is the X1 xDrive28i. Fitted to this version is the 3.0-litre straight six with 258hp (190kW) and torque of 310Nm. The rest of the lineup runs on diesel, starting with the sDrive18d making 143hp (105kW) and 320Nm of torque. Then comes the sDrive20d which produces 177hp (130kW) and 350Nm. Both these RWD vehicles are coupled with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Higher up the rung are the manual xDrive18d with the same figures of 143hp (105kW) and 320Nm, an xDrive20d of 177hp (130kW) and 350Nm as well as the thrusty xDrive23d. It has the 2.0-litre twin turbo motor that does 204hp (150kW) and 400Nm of maximum pulling power.

Customers living in the USA will start getting their consignment of the BMW X1 some time in 2011. US-bound engines and powertrains will be confirmed closer to launch.

[judman13]

I would rather have the chick in the bikini, but the bimmer is nice too lol

[GoFast]

I would rather have the chick in the bikini, but the bimmer is nice too lol(iagree) IPHB

[mikeyb]

I would drive it.

[sam1]

blech...another bmw suv/xuv/sav/minivan/whatever the hell they're called now. just as ugly as the rest of their lineup, and underpowered to boot. at least they painted one a fitting color...shit brown.

[mikeyb]

255 and 300 is underpowered?

[sam1]

I dont see any 300hp figures up there, only a 258 and a 204, and yes that is underpowered for the premium they want you to pay for a stylized minivan. how much was that price tag again?

[Olestra]

How much power do you need?
That's why you can buy a Porsche Cayenne if you want a 500 hp SUV.

[seanmcsean]

I give it a resounding MEH..

It looks exactly like the other two ugly BMW SUV's.

[mikeyb]

I dont see any 300hp figures up there, only a 258 and a 204, and yes that is underpowered for the premium they want you to pay for a stylized minivan. how much was that price tag again?

The 258hp is for the non turbo 3.0L I-6 and the 204 is for the diesel. The US will get the 258hp and the TT 3.0L 300hp top ranging models. Another thing is BMW does not build minivans...They do Sport Tourings and Sport Activity Vehicles which handle unlike anything else they compare with. I drive a X5 4.8is alot and it will out hand alot of other cars.

[sam1]

eh, I don't care what their marketing teams are calling their cars anymore...crossover/sav/xuv/blah blah blah...it's all the same. Either its an SUV in the proper sense of the term, or it's a wagon or minivan. all this acronym crap is nonsense.


How much power do you need?
That's why you can buy a Porsche Cayenne if you want a 500 hp SUV.

I'd need enough power to justify paying x amount extra for a "premium" minivan rather than a comparable (and I would argue, better) jap car. I'd never be caught dead in a cayenne.

[ms6acton]

i dont not hate it

[coolmazda5]

Looks like a mix of a VW Tiguan and a BMW X5 (not the X3). Let's see what the German tuner powerhouses can do to it, at least it has a decent size...

[Raynman]

So it comes standard with fake sürfer düde doußchebaggen?

[Gmac03]

It's not bad. But there is something wrong with the wheel well arches and the way the wheels fill the gap. I guess I look at those pictures and i'm already thinking about lowering it.

Gmac

[TinmanMS6]

It doesn't look bad. If it comes with a diesel here, it's going on my short list of possible next vehicles.

[Hughes412]

eh, I don't care what their marketing teams are calling their cars anymore...crossover/sav/xuv/blah blah blah...it's all the same. Either its an SUV in the proper sense of the term, or it's a wagon or minivan. all this acronym crap is nonsense.
I'd need enough power to justify paying x amount extra for a "premium" minivan rather than a comparable (and I would argue, better) jap car. I'd never be caught dead in a cayenne.

I have to agree with you on some of this. There are a lot of crossovers, and they all look a like. But this one don't look bad. Would I personally pay that much, hell no. But there will be a big market here for it. There are a lot of yuppies that want to look like they make money. The young 20-30 year old married couples will eat this up.


It's not bad. But there is something wrong with the wheel well arches and the way the wheels fill the gap. I guess I look at those pictures and i'm already thinking about lowering it.

Gmac

I saw this first thing. The front wheel gap is way off. I don't think it would look right even if you did lower it. But I think that's the only bad looking part.

[lasermp5]

in b4 the "the P5 looks better" comment...

[mikeyb]

German giant’s smallest off-roader yet throws down gauntlet to Mini and Audi.



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It's BMW’s baby off-roader – and Auto Express has been given exclusive access. The all-new X1 is on sale from October, and goes into battle against the forthcoming MINI Crossman and Audi’s Q3.


Essentially a smaller X3, it’s designed for drivers who like the convenience of a compact estate and the flexibility of an off-roader. Prices should start at around £25,000 – so it’s not exactly cheap. But does it offer enough to tempt buyers?


First impressions are that the X1 is handsome, if not particularly striking. While the headlights and tail-lamps are neat, and the bumper cladding adds some toughness, it looks like a modified, shrunken X3.


Inside, the cabin follows the same design themes as other BMWs, with excellent materials and quality. Three adults can just about squeeze in the back.


Under the skin, the X1 uses BMW’s xDrive four-wheel drive. Power is split 30:70 in favour of the rear wheels, but the set-up can send all the torque to either end in slippery conditions.


Engine options comprise 2.0-litre petrol units with 141bhp and 168bhp, plus a 254bhp 3.0-litre six-cylinder.


Diesel buyers can choose from 141bhp, 175bhp and 201bhp 2.0-litre powerplants. Our top-spec 23d diesel promises a blend of punch and efficiency – it sprints from 0-62mph in 7.3 seconds, but gives 45mpg.


From behind the wheel, the X1 offers a car-like experience, thanks to its relatively compact dimensions – it’s 10cm shorter than an X3 – and raised stance. It’s sporty on the road, while the capable 4WD system will ensure the model copes with anything owners throw at it.


In fact, as the newcomer offers better economy, lower running costs and a compact, town-friendly size, it should prove more popular than the X3. We’ll find out more in
an in-depth first test within the next couple of weeks.

[Kymerik]

question, what's the dimensional differences between this and the X3, in picture form, it looks similarly in size to the X3...Oh and I know the X3 gets moar powah...

[mikeyb]

The 2010 X3 redesign will make it larger than the out going model.

[Kymerik]

naturally...cars grow in age, so they should naturally grow in size right? Isnt this the biggest complaint against cars like the Mazda6, Honduh Civic/accord? Keep the cars small, agile and quick...but wait...thats right, with obesity on the rise, we need these tanks on wheels to haul around our 300lb self, 300lb wife and our squad of 200lb kids at the age of 6...

[TinmanMS6]

So what happens when the X1 is the size of the current X5? How do you slot something in below the 1?

[Kymerik]

So what happens when the X1 is the size of the current X5? How do you slot something in below the 1?

start using decimals?

[mikeyb]

The x1 is classified as a subcompact SAV, the x3 is a compact SAV, and X5 is a midsize. The X7 is going to be the large SAV from BMW to take on the Merc GL.

[Kymerik]

The x1 is classified as a subcompact SAV, the x3 is a compact SAV, and X5 is a midsize. The X7 is going to be the large SAV from BMW to take on the Merc GL.

...great another big ass gas guzzling suv...