The new BMW X1 is already in the starting blocks. Official world debut at the IAA in mid-September. In October, the hope is then in the BMW commercial. With a length of 4.46 meters and a weight of 1.5 tons, it presents itself much more compact than the previous SUV models from Munich's history.
"Are currently running with us in the Enderprobung 100 to 150 cars," BMW developer Ulrich Tretter talks about his professional life, "just recently we have completed in South Tyrol, the Alps tuning the control systems for DSC, ABS and Hill Descent Control." Technically, the X1 is based largely on the 3 Series Touring; uses largely the engine range of the small 1 Series. With a starting price of 30,000 euros, the X1 good € 5,000 less than the base model X3.
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This also allows the motor flagship of the BMW X1 fix quickly. Since six-cylinder diesel making weight reasons a bow to the X1 xDrive 23d which is the prime role in the product portfolio. With its twin-turbocharged common rail diesel in the combustion chambers despite four wheel drive vehicle is a real joker. 0 to 100 km / h in 7.3 seconds and a top speed of 223 km / h scratch themselves to the records, which is the series flagship model X1 28i.
The 150 kW / 204 PS and 400 Nm of torque, the two-liter compression-ignition move the crossover with birth Leipzig impressive and ambitious. Even if the sound leaves no doubt about the type of drive: the X1 23d makes powerful for a small turbo lag fun. Nevertheless, to keep the average consumption of 6.3 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers in pleasant.
Sprint Stark and verbrauchtsarm
That the consumption of Topdiesels not the six-liter mark with features, is located on the standard six-speed automatic. The upstart takes the lot to his thirst and obstructs the reasonable start-stop system the way. The remains until further alone the smaller X1 20d reserved. Should be missing with 130 kW / 177 hp and 350 Nm, the inertia of the identically powered X3 xDrive 20d and the economical combination of performance and consumption be.
After all, the volume of diesel 213 km / h top and creates the sprint 0 to 100 km / h in 8.3 seconds. Its consumption: 5.8 liters of diesel. At market launch is in October next 20d and 23d and the 28i is available. The smaller models X1 18d, 18i and 20i in 2010. All models have four-wheel drive initially. For motor ratings from 143 to 265 hp for most X-fans are catered for. Later, an economy version with rear-wheel drive provide an average fuel consumption of less than five liters of diesel.
Sportier than a 3 Series
All the fun of dynamic tunneling has had, but full of Topdiesel recommended. He is an excellent fit for the ambitious sports chassis that the rest may have felt as lazy X3 behind. Even if an electric power steering would reduce consumption even further, which is known from the 3-series electro-hydraulic power steering brings the sovereignty of the sporty 3 Series in the front car of the X1. The notices the higher center of gravity to negligible.
Even in tight bends, uphill and downhill sections, the 1.55 meter high SUV shows more dynamic than ever. Are particularly proud of the BMW developers to tune the dynamic brake intervention. "The performance control accesses in the handling limit, and helping ensure that you get better around the bend."
M version will come
One step further wanted the BMW executives are not however. The electronic locking differential DPC as one knows from the X6 remains, the X1 as well as before the BMW 7 Series in the cold. Also a M-Sport version as recently presented at X5 and X6 appears within reach. Lastly, for the dynamic "M" for the next year to come to the market BMW X3 to be the next generation of a done deal.
"The wheelbase of 2.76 m X1 with the same as the four-wheel drive 3 Series Touring," says Ulrich chassis engineers hit the close relationship to the 3 Series, "but the X1 has a ground clearance of 19.4 inches." Distributed During normal driving the X1 its power in the ratio of 40:60 in favor of the rear axle, the balance of power, however, almost floating adjust the base.
Even without the help of the M GmbH, the X1 drives extremely dynamic. Unlike its big brother, the X3 is just comfort in the rear, however not too short. Ahn just shakes with the optional 18-inch tires, the occupants of the second row by powerful too thin to sit, then the X1 here shows clearly sovereign. The interior of the X1 shows progress against the X3 significantly. Steering wheel switch and control modules are known after the facelift of the current 3 Series generation as accurate as the seating. Everything somewhat charmless, but always practical and easy to use.
Can not be completely satisfied with their stay tall pilots value inside. See due to the small adjustment range of the steering wheel and seats are not the ideal seating position. One caveat, which includes the BMW 3 Series adheres. Two adults in the rear seat of medium size but have always space. Rather, it should be adjusted in spite of the slope back seat but then not be. The load volume, depending on the position of 40:20:40 folding rear seat 420 to 1351 liters.
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