Official X1 pics

LeMansX5 · #1 05-29-2009, 10:11 PM

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LeMansX5 · #2 06-02-2009, 07:36 AM

More semi-official pics...official without the tape coming soon..

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LeMansX5 · #3 06-03-2009, 07:15 AM

2012 BMW X1: New Photos and Details Released

MALLORCA, Spain — BMW has released more details on its upcoming 2012 X1 sport activity wagon, including just how the X1 will fit in among the German automaker's range of vehicles.

At a special media event in Mallorca, Spain, a fleet of the vehicles were made available for pictures, drives and speculation.

The lineup starts with the xDrive20d with 177 horsepower and a 0-60-mph time of 8.4 seconds. It continues with the more powerful xDrive23d turbodiesel that makes 204 hp, 295 pound-feet of torque and a 7.3-second 0-60-mph time. North America will get only the third model, the xDrive28i, that's equipped with the same 3.0-liter inline-6 as the 328i xDrive sport wagon. The normally aspirated engine lays down 231 hp and 199 lb-ft and will sprint to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds.

The X1's main competitor is the VW Tiguan crossover. The X1 sits 0.7 inch higher than the Tiguan, but offers 8.4 cubic feet less cargo space than the VW's 56 cubes. A set of 17-inch wheels is standard, and the exterior is BMW sporty with an aggressive-looking front fascia.

BMW went for a unique look inside that doesn't overlap too much in design with the 1 or 3 Series. There's a new in-dash navigation system, the console buttons have a clean, simple arrangement and the air vents are revamped for a more angular look.

Europeans will be able to get an X1 this fall, but the new BMW won't make its way to North America until mid-2011, around the same time as the second-generation X3, which is expected to debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show. Rumor has it that a rear-wheel-drive model is in the works, too.

Inside Line says: Although this is likely pretty close to what the X1 will look like for U.S. buyers, expect some slight changes by the time 2011 rolls around. — Mike Lysaght, Correspondent

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...cleId=149547#6

vinuneuro · #4 06-30-2009, 09:43 PM

Wow, that front end is a mess. The new grill(s)/area blows.

FSETH · #5 07-01-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by vinuneuro

Wow, that front end is a mess. The new grill(s)/area blows.

They did manage to make it look like the worst of the new 7 series up front.

It doesn't look that bad from other angles though. I like the white one best.

LeMansX5 · #6 07-01-2009, 07:55 PM

Contrary to original plans that X1 will not come to US....X1's US arrival is confirmed for US in 2011. The press release...

Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey – July 1, 2009 … It was confirmed today that the BMW X1 is planned to debut in the United States in calendar year 2011. The X1 has been conceived with the flexibility to offer traditional rear-wheel drive and xDrive all-wheel drive configurations, as well as a wide variety of gasoline and diesel powertrain choices. In light of rapidly evolving US market demands, fuel prices, and regulatory standards, elements of the X1’s US launch plan, including engine and drivetrain configurations, will be forthcoming closer to the time of launch.

The BMW X1 will debut in Europe this fall with a choice of four engines - one gasoline and three diesels - and will be available in rear-wheel drive and xDrive all-wheel drive configurations. The X1 will set new benchmarks in the premium compact segment for efficiency, comfort, utility, and of course driving dynamics. Achieving up to 5.2 L/100km (45.2 miles per US gallon) on the European test cycle, the BMW Advanced Diesel-powered X1 sDrive18d will provide remarkable fuel efficiency while still achieving a top speed of 200km/h (124mph). Each drivetrain choice for the X1 will showcase the latest results of BMW’s EfficientDynamics engineering strategy, which is focused to reduce emissions and consumption while enhancing the performance expected of any BMW.