Leaked: BMW X1
On sale this fall
By Michael Gauthier
July 1, 2009 12:41 PM
Filed Under: BMW, German, Leaks
Several high quality photos of BMW's upcoming X1 crossover have surfaced from German magazine FOCUS Online.
Looking virtually identical to the X1 Concept which debuted at the last year's Paris Motor Show, the production X1 features a dynamic appearance with a bold (if controversial) front end. Overall, the design borrows several styling elements from BMW's other SUVs (the X3, X5 and X6) as well as the recently introduced 5-series GT.
Inside, the baby bimmer boasts a luxurious interior that would make current X3 owners jealous. The most dominate design trait is a massive dashboard that houses BMW's prolific iDrive system. Elsewhere, the sport-ute features a fantastic looking Z4-inspired cockpit with all the major controls oriented towards the driver.
When the X1 is launched later this fall, base models will include the fuel-efficient xDrive18i and xDrive18d. Further up the pecking order is the 177hp (130kW) xDrive20d which sprints from 0-60 mph in 8.4 seconds while consuming 5.8 liters of diesel per 100km. A slightly more powerful xDrive23d will also be offered, it features 204hp (150kW) which enables it to run from 0-60 mph in 7.3 seconds before topping out at 223 km/h (139 mph). The final model is the petrol powered xDrive28i which boasts a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph).
Although all the launch models will feature xDrive (all-wheel drive), it is widely expected the X1 will be offered with sDrive (rear-wheel drive) shortly after production begins.
Look for the X1 to be officially unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
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Comments
Whats the point.... X3
Edited by user on July 1, 2009 at 1:34 PM
Edited by user on July 2, 2009 at 3:41 PM
and yes, I do agree with you, this car isn't that great for a BMW, though it is better than the concept, and the interior is quite nice...
I am saying this to you as an owner of an X5 4.8i owner, I love my car, I like the X6 also, I hate the X3,, and I hope BMW redesign it soon and make it fit with the X5 and X6...
the GLK is really nice,,, Mercedes really know how to make their cars stand out!,,, Audi does really well with their Q5
I am looking forward for the X5 M, as I will replace my current X5 with the "M" version next year :)
Cheers
They're becoming a laughing stock in the motor industry, it's beyond a joke now, they need to get their act together.
though its still kindda ugly
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