BMW X1 - Short And Sweet

The SUV countdown is presented by BMW X5 and X3 now the smallest member in its series of dynamic urban SUV: the X1. 4.45 meters short of the five-door hatchback leverages the technical foundation and the engines of the 1 Series. The compact SUV class is with sporty design, points superior performance and low fuel consumption.

Measured by 1er can X1 prospective forward to a significantly larger interior. In each dimension is more freedom of movement available to the rear seat backrest is adjustable in inclination, and the trunk has a capacity sufficient 420-1350 liters. It is also clear: A space saver will not be the X1 - speak against the BMW-typical longitudinal installation of the engines and the low height of just 1545 millimeters, which is the five-door more than the stature of an estate of an SUV.

Maximum optional only

To start, there are four engine variants, the entry standard drive units with rear-wheel drive. As for now the only petrol engine functions of the three-liter six-cylinder 28i, but not in the most advanced stage of development with direct injection. The engine delivers 190 kW/258 hp and will reach 230 km / h top. This rate is, however, BMW released only after the buyer has selected the "optional high-speed set" - unusual for a vehicle positioned as sporty as the X1 ...

Without this extra stops electronics strong X1 variants already at 205 km / h one. Thus, they are much faster than the entry-level diesel 18d, whose two-liter engine develops 105 kW/143 hp. Other diesel variants are the 20d with 130 kW/177 hp and 150 kW/204 hp 23d.

VW Tiguan Competitor

The EfficientDynamics package from BMW is also in X1 on board, up to the start-stop system for the four-cylinder with a manual transmission. Munich's promise that her new album offers the best balance between performance and fuel consumption in the competitive environment. Most efficient X model at all is the 18d with rear drive, which is to consume just 5.2 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers and emits 136 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

With the X1, BMW enters a densely occupied market segment that is currently dominated by the successful VW Tiguan. However, the premium competitors Audi, Daimler and Lexus are not yet represented. As usual, call the Bavarians in a confident Price: With a starting price of 29,550 euros for the smallest diesel engine with rear wheel drive it goes off. Launch is the 24th October.
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