BMW X1

BMW X1

BMW X1 xDrive20d (E84) Facelift (Europe)
Overview
Manufacturer BMW
Production 2009–present
Model years 2010–present (Europe)
2012–present (Canada)
2013–present (US)
Assembly Germany: Leipzig
China: Shenyang (BMW Brilliance)
India: Chennai, Tamil Nadu (BMW India) (CKD)
Mexico: Toluca (BMW Mexico)
Russia: Kaliningrad(Avtotor)[1]
Thailand: Rayong[2]
Designer Richard Kim(2006)[3]
Body and chassis
Class Compact executive crossover
Body style 5-door wagon
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
Related BMW 3 Series
BMW Brilliance Zinoro 1E[4]
Powertrain
Engine 2.0L 143 hp (107 kW) I4
2.0L 170 hp (127 kW) I4
3.0L 258 hp (192 kW) I6
2.0L 241 hp (180 kW) turbo I4
3.0L 300 hp (224 kW) turbo I6
2.0L 143 hp (107 kW) Diesel I4
2.0L 177 hp (132 kW) Diesel I4
2.0L 184 hp (137 kW) Diesel I4
2.0L 204 hp (152 kW) Diesel I4
2.0L 218 hp (163 kW) Twin-Turbo Diesel I4
Transmission 6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
8-speed ZF 8HP automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Length 4,457 mm (175.5 in)
Width 1,789 mm (70.4 in)
Height 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
Curb weight 1,500 kg (3,307 lb)

The BMW X1 is a luxury compact crossover automobile produced by the German manufacturer BMW since 2009 and marketed worldwide in rear-wheel-drive (sDrive) and all-wheel-drive (xDrive) configurations. Production followed the debut of a concept version at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.[5] with series manufacture beginning at the BMW Leipzig plant in October 2009 followed by production in Chennai, India (from knock-down kits (CDK)), Shenyang, China, (by BMW-Brilliance Automotive Ltd) and Kaliningrad, Russia (CDK,with local partner Avtotor).[6]

The X1 shares a similar platform with the BMW X3, based on the platform of the BMW 3 Series (E91) Touring (wagon). The EPA classifies the vehicle under the Midsize Cars category.[7]

The X1 has been critically acclaimed for its attractive design and driving dynamics, though noted that it is not a true off-road vehicle.[8] It has proved to be a commercial success for BMW with, as of September 2013, approximately 500,000 models sold worldwide since its launch in late 2009.[9]

The X1 introduced BMW's N20 engine in its xDrive28i model.[10] The X1 is slightly smaller and more affordable than the X3.[11]

In North America, the X1 is BMW's smallest SUV offering, and has a low starting MSRP of $30,900.[12] The X1 is also BMW's first SUV to offer rear-wheel drive (RWD) as an option (only on the sDrive28i model). The sDrive28i and xDrive28i models will offer a 2.0L, 241 horsepower turbocharged inline four-cylinder (I4) engine, and the xDrive35i model will offer a 3.0L, 300 horsepower single turbocharged inline six-cylinder (I6) engine. Four different lines will be available: the ES/SE Line, the Sport Line, the Luxury Line, and the xLine. The lines offer unique trim differences to differentiate each one from another. An eight-speed sport automatic transmission will be available on North American models. The interior will be similar to that of the current BMW 1 Series Coupe, also offered in North America. Development began in 2004, with design work commencing in 2005. Final design work was done by Richard Kim during 2006 and frozen for production in mid-2007.

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X1 sDrive20d EfficientDynamics Edition (2011-)

The vehicle was unveiled in International Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA 2011).[13]

X1 sDrive 16d (2012-)

It is a version with reduced engine power.

The vehicle was unveiled in 21st Auto Mobil International Leipzig 2012.[14]

Equipment

The X1 offers a 420 litre cargo volume, which can increase to 1350 litres of storage space with the seats folded. For comparison, the 3-Series Touring (E91) has 460 and the X3 (E83) has 480 litres. The backrest in the rear is adjustable in 11 steps and can be divided in the ratio 40:20:40. The vehicle offers adaptive cruise control, seating positions with modestly raised H-point seating (marketed as Semi Command Sitting position) and Performance Control.

Engines

All sDrive models are rear-wheel drive, while xDrive models are all-wheel drive.

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. Also SDrive 1.6i TwinScroll Turbo is available for some countries sensible against tax in Europa [15]

Petrol engines

The USA market gets the BMW N20B20 2.0-liter turbo inline-4, in RWD sDrive and AWD xDrive configurations, as well as the BMW N55B30 TwinPower turbo inline-6 from the X3 xDrive35i.[16]

Model Years Engine code Power Torque
sDrive18i2010-N46B20 150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp)@6400 200 N·m (148 lb·ft)@3600
xDrive18i2010- 143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp)@6000 190 N·m (140 lb·ft)@4250
sDrive20i
xDrive20i
2011- N20B20 184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp)@5000-6250 270 N·m (199 lb·ft)@1250-4500
xDrive25i 2010-2011N52B30 218 PS (160 kW; 215 hp)@6100 277 N·m (204 lb·ft)@2500
xDrive28i 2009-2011 258 PS (190 kW; 254 hp)@6600 310 N·m (229 lb·ft)@2600-3000
xDrive28i
sDrive28i
2011
2012-
N20B20 245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp)@5000-6500350 N·m (258 lb·ft)@1250-4800
xDrive35i2012- N55B30 304 PS (224 kW; 300 hp)@5800400 N·m (295 lb·ft)@1300-5000

Diesel engines

Model Years Engine code Power Torque
sDrive16d2012- N47D20 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp)@4000 260 N·m (192 lb·ft)@1750-3000
sDrive18d
xDrive18d
2009- 143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp)@4000 320 N·m (236 lb·ft)@1750-2500
sDrive20d
xDrive20d
2009-2011 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp)@4000 350 N·m (258 lb·ft)@1750-3000
xDrive20d2011- 184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp)@4000 380 N·m (280 lb·ft)@1750-2500
sDrive20d
EfficientDynamics Edition
2011- 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp)@3250-4200 380 N·m (280 lb·ft)@1750-2500
xDrive23d2009- 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp)@4400 400 N·m (295 lb·ft)@2000-2250
xDrive25d2012- 218 PS (160 kW; 215 hp)@4400 450 N·m (332 lb·ft)@1500-2500

Transmissions

BMW X1 sDrive20d (Australia)
Model Years made Types
sDrive18i2010-6-speed manual, 6-speed Steptronic
sDrive20i2011-6-speed manual, 8-speed Steptronic
xDrive20i2011-6-speed manual, 8-speed Steptronic
xDrive25i2010-20116-speed Steptronic
xDrive28i (N52)2009-20116-speed Steptronic
xDrive28i (N20)2011-6-speed manual, 8-speed Steptronic
xDrive35i2012-6-speed Steptronic
sDrive16d?6-speed manual, 8-speed Steptronic
sDrive18d2009-6-speed manual, 6-speed Steptronic, 8-speed Steptronic
xDrive18d2009-6-speed manual, 6-speed Steptronic, 8-speed Steptronic
sDrive20d2009-6-speed manual, 6-speed Steptronic, 8-speed Steptronic
sDrive20d EfficientDynamics Edition2011-6-speed manual
xDrive20d2009-6-speed manual, 6-speed Steptronic, 8-speed Steptronic
xDrive23d2009-6-speed manual, 6-speed Steptronic, 8-speed Steptronic
xDrive25d2012-6-speed manual, 6-speed Steptronic, 8-speed Steptronic

Performance

BMW X1 sDrive20d (Australia)
Model Years made Acceleration 0–100 km/h (s) Top speed (optional high speed set-up)[17]
sDrive18i2010-9.5200 km/h (124 mph)
sDrive20i2011-7.4/7.7*220 km/h (137 mph)
xDrive20i2011-7.8/7.9*220 km/h (137 mph)
xDrive28i2009-20116.8205 km/h (127 mph)/230 km/h (143 mph)
xDrive28i2011-6.1/6.5*220 km/h (137 mph)
xDrive35i2013-5.3*205 km/h (127 mph)/240 km/h (149 mph)
sDrive18d2009-9.6200 km/h (124 mph)/-
xDrive18d2009-10.1195 km/h (121 mph)/-
sDrive20d2009-8.1205 km/h (127 mph)/218 km/h (135 mph)
xDrive20d2009-8.3205 km/h (127 mph)/213 km/h (132 mph)
xDrive23d2009-7.3205 km/h (127 mph)/223 km/h (138 mph)
xDrive25d2012-6.8225 km/h (140 mph)

Safety

IIHS scores[18]
Moderate overlap frontal offset Good
Small overlap frontal offset Marginal[19]
Side impact Good
Roof strength Good

Production and sales

Calendar year Total production US sales
2009 8,499
2010 99,990
2011 126,429[20]
2012 147,7768,947[20]
2013 161,353[21]26,512[22]
2014 156,47122,808[23]

References

  1. "Группа компаний Автотор :: Автомобили BMW" (in Russian). Avtotor.ru. Retrieved 2010-11-04.
  2. "Bangkok Post".
  3. "BMW Concept X1 - Richard Kim (exterior designer) (10/2008)". Retrieved 10 March 2013.
  4. Mike Millikin (2013-11-21). "BMW Brilliance unveils Zinoro 1E BEV at Guangzhou show". Green Car Congress. Retrieved 2014-09-27.
  5. Lavrinc, Damon (2008-10-02). "Paris 2008: BMW X1 concept". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 2010-09-26.
  6. "BMW unveils X1 in China, offers 'competitive' prices". Wantchinatimes.com, 2012-03-08.
  7. "BMW X1 EPA Specs". fueleconomy.gov. Retrieved 2012-09-12.
  8. "The AA BMW X1 sDrive20d SE Review". Retrieved 2009-11-01.
  9. "September 2013: BMW Group Sales up 6.7 percent – 189,675 vehicles sold". Retrieved 2013-10-09.
  10. Kable, Greg. "''AutoWeek'': "BMW X1: Striving to be the driver's choice among small SUVs"". Autoweek.com. Retrieved 2010-09-26.
  11. "2011 BMW X1 - First Drive Review - Auto Reviews". Car and Driver. Archived from the original on 9 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-17.
  12. "BMW X1 MSRP". NADAguides.com.
  13. BMW at the 64. International Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA 2011).
  14. BMW at the 21st Auto Mobil International Leipzig 2012.
  15. Interone Worldwide GmbH (2008-06-17). "BMW X1 - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Steptronic | BMW Canada". Bmw.ca. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
  16. "BMW X1 Series Overview". BMW North America. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
  17. 2010 BMW X1 Comes with xDrive & sDrive
  18. http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=760
  19. http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=1806&seriesid=760
  20. 20.0 20.1 http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bmw-group-achieves-best-sales-year-ever-in-the-us-185572652.html
  21. https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/netherlands/pressDetail.html?title=bmw-group-blijft-op-koers-in-2013&outputChannelId=32&id=T0171848NL&left_menu_item=node__804
  22. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bmw-group-us-reports-december-and-2013-sales-238625731.html
  23. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bmw-group-us-reports-december-and-2014-sales-300015792.html
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