Next phase X1 spy pics

[X5audi]

What is the point of this vehicle, and how do you know it's not some PAV/PAS or 1/3 Series Allroad?

I'm really getting sick of all these new models. There's a fine line between true marketing genius and actual demand for the vehicles. I think the X6 is that line.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by X5audi

What is the point of this vehicle, and how do you know it's not some PAV/PAS or 1/3 Series Allroad?

I'm really getting sick of all these new models. There's a fine line between true marketing genius and actual demand for the vehicles. I think the X6 is that line.

Because I just know. Keep in mind BMW has world market, not just US. And X1 is targeted more for Europe and markets other than US.

[LeMansX5]

[LeMansX5]

These pictures show BMW’s new X1 testing on the streets of Munich ahead of its launch in around 18 months.

Our pictures clearly show that despite the raised ride height, the car will be low –¬ it’s barely taller than the Mercedes E-class next to it. Without the cladding the apparent bulk will be reduced further, making the X1 more like a 1-series estate than a downsized X3.

That means a hatchback rear, potentially with an opening glass section like the 3-series Touring, and a wide lower tailgate.

The interior appears to be standard issue BMW, with the current steering wheel and switchgear, but adds two new large vents to the middle of the dash.

Underneath it uses a modified version of the 1-series’ platform with BMW’s X-Drive four-wheel drive transmission.
Like all of BMW’s future 4x4s, it will also get the new DPC torque vectoring system, which can direct up to 80 per cent of the engine’s torque to whichever individual wheel has the most grip.

[LeMansX5]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IawO3sJiiOY

[ljnlaw]

would be sick if they put a tweaked 335i engine in it

[LeMansX5]

In addition to its V-series of cars BMW is also working on a new compact SUV model positioned below the current X3 that has now been spotted in prototype form at the Nurburgring. Likely to be called the X1, the new car is based on the 1-series range but will come with a taller ride height as well as an X-drive AWD system lifted directly from the larger X3 SUV.

Engine options will range from a 145hp 1.8L four-cylinder petrol engine to a range topping 3L diesel. Transmissions will include a conventional six-speed manual as well an optional six-speed self shifter. Expect to see elements from the CS concept car make it onto the new X1 including an enlarged grille, wrap around headlights and an aggressive bumper.

Production numbers are expected to be around the 100,000 mark and will start at a BMW plant in Leipzig by the middle of next year. The X1 will be priced higher than the 1-series, likely starting close to the $30,000 mark. Much of the car’s components will also be shared with the upcoming Mini SUV to save on development costs, although the BMW model is expected to be significantly larger than the Mini.

And a X 1/6 photochop

[sp33dd3m0n90]

that looks damn good

[bmw5]

From worldcarfans

[ZsX5o3]

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