Official: Bmw X1 unveiled
By Andrew C., 30 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
At last, the Bmw X1 has been officially unveiled! The new vehicle shows a new driving experience in the premium compact segment. The X1 is remarkably similar in size with the X3: is just 116mm shorter, 57mm narrower and 130mm lower than the X3, at 4454mm long, 1798mm wide and 1545mm high. The new baby SUV will come with five different engines and this include: 2 petrol engines - a 141bhp 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit and a range-topping 258bhp 3.0-litre straight six and 3 diesel engines - 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engines with 141bhp, 175bhp and, in twin-turbocharged developing 201bhp. We have a bad news: X1 is planned to debut in the United States in 2011!
"With its agile, versatile and modern character, the BMW X1 guarantees a new driving experience in the premium compact segment. It expands and enhances the range of BMW X models by yet another innovative vehicle concept. Through its body design the BMW X1 demonstrates self-confident elegance, a versatile and sporting character, as well as spontaneous agility. For the first time the features and characteristics of a BMW X model are carried over in modern style into a unique vehicle in the premium compact segment. The interior of the BMW X1 is characterised by clear function and trendsetting, modern style. The driver orientation so typical of BMW is additionally accentuated by the forward-pushing lines within the cockpit area." stated the press release.












