With the X1, BMW is relaunching one of its most important volume models this fall. From November, the new generation will also be available as an iX1 electric model. In many markets, however, diesel, petrol and plug-in hybrids remain in volume.
As with the top-of-the-range BMW 7 Series / i7, potential customers will also be able to choose how they want to be driven with the 4.50 meter long entry-level crossover from Bavaria. BMW is sticking to the free choice of the drive concept and so the BMW X1 is available as a petrol, diesel or electric version as well as a variant with a plug-in hybrid drive. After the current generation was already a big improvement on the first model in terms of design and space, there is now another significant step forward. This not only applies to the design and interior, which are based on the big brothers BMW iX or i4, but also to the drive, because the smallest crossover in the BMW portfolio is also available as an electric version iX1 a month later after the official market launch in October .
However, BMW not only relies on combustion engines and purely electric versions, but also the two plug-in hybrids X1 xDrive 25e / 30e, which cost 47,550 and 49,950 euros. The two plug-in hybrids are powered by the well-known 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbo, each of which is supported by an electric motor. The system output of the X1 25e is 180 kW / 245 PS / 477 Nm, while the 30e has 240 kW / 326 PS / 477 Nm. The top speeds of 190 / 205 km/h are offset by standard fuel consumption of 0.8 to 1.1 liters and an all-electric range of around 80 kilometers. The top model is the electric BMW iX1 xDrive 30, which offers electric motors on the front and rear axles with a total output of 230 kW / 313 hp / 494 Nm at prices starting at 55,000 euros. The electric crossover sprints from zero to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and is limited to 180 km/h. Its standard consumption of 17.3 kWh / 100 kilometers enables a range of up to 438 kilometers.
If you don’t want to switch to electric models just yet, you can opt for the BMW X1 18i/18d or 23i/23d combustion models, the more powerful versions of which are obligatorily equipped with all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The petrol engines deliver 136 and 204 hp and the diesel 150 and 211 hp. Your price range starts with the 100 kW / 136 hp X1 front-wheel drive at 41,400 euros.
The space available in the BMW X1 has grown noticeably compared to its predecessor. This is not only due to the increase in length of almost five centimeters to 4.50 meters, but also an increase in wheelbase (2.2 cm), width (2.4 cm) and track width (3.1 cm). This not only brings more space inside, but also improved handling. Details such as LED headlights, a new instrument panel and at least 17-inch aluminum wheels are standard. Depending on the drive variant, the loading volume is between 490 and 1,600 liters, which can be easily loaded behind the electric loading flap. The pure combustion engines also get a rear seat that can be moved by 13 centimeters. The backrest on all models can be folded down in sections and adjusted in inclination. Somewhat surprisingly, there are USB ports in the rear, but even the electric versions do not have a heated rear seat. The driver sees 10.25-inch digital instruments and the air conditioning and comfort functions can be controlled via a 10.7-inch central screen or by voice. The popular rotary / push button is a thing of the past.
Source: Stern
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