BMW has revealed their X1 which will inevitably become the replacement for the X3 and will go on sale in Europe around October this year.
BMW have made a clear distinction that this car is more cross-over than off-roader but will still offer both 4WD and RWD derivatives.
The X1’s proportions have been made slightly smaller than the X3, which will be moved to a more upmarket segment. X1 is 116mm shorter, 57mm narrower and 130mm lower than the X3.
The new model will come with five engine models, though it’s unclear which will make it to our shores. On the petrol side are a 105kW 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit and a range-topping 192kW 3.0-litre straight six. The six-cylinder engine delivers 0-100km/h acceleration in 6.2 seconds and a top speed of 204km/h.
X1’s diesel range consists of three 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engines with 105kW, 130kW and, in twin-turbocharged guise, 150kW. The 2.0-litre model is claimed to sip just 5.2l/100km and emit just 136g/km of CO2.
Its basic chassis is that of a 3-Series so expect road manners to be impeccable, front suspension units are courtesy of MacPherson struts (front) and a multi-link (rear) suspension, a 2760mm wheelbase and track widths of 1500mm up front and 1529mm at the rear.
Unlike the second-generation X3 and the existing X5 and X6 — all of which will be produced together in BMW’s Spartanburg factory in North America — the X1 will be assembled at BMW’s Leipzig factory in Germany, alongside the 1-Series and 3-Series.
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