I just heard that color is called Marrakesh.

Nice!
And it got paddle shifters too!!!!

:rofl: 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.

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.

^^That is good news LeMans.

I have come back to this thread a few times to look at the white one a little closer. I think it is already growing on me (the front may take some more time though). Any guess at the gas engines offered here? N/A six 230hp+/-? TT six about 300hp+/-? TT four 300hp+/-?

Xoutpost is going to be growing over the next few years. ;)

2011...time flies, but that may be too long to wait, for us.
In the minority here, but I do like the front and, the back.
The side view is less than thrilling; sort of a half-azzed
"touring" look, imo. :(

If I was really excited I would be curious as to the width
of the usable horizontal space in back deck, as in can the
sumbitch hold golf bags horizontal? But, may need to replace
the CEO's CR-V before sometime in '11, and I suspect the price
will be in the upper atmosphere, compared to real world competition.
And, no diesel for US: genius thinking there in TeutonVille. :rolleyes:

Thanks for the pics LM...I liked the prototype sketches
better and thought BMW might actually do something
leading edge for a change. What a concept...:confused:

Added 60 more pics just now with X1 as beachmobile pics to post 14.

PDF with detail description, specs, torque diagrams etc.

Will the Diesel be coming as well?

BMW X1 xDrive23d: Four-cylinder diesel engine with all-aluminium crankcase, BMW TwinPower Turbo and common rail direct fuel injection Capacity: 1,995 cc, max output: 150 kW/204 hp at 4,400 rpm Max torque: 400 Nm/295 lb-ft from 2,000 – 2,250 rpm Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 7.3 sec Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph) (223 km/h or 138 mph with optional high-speed set-up) Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 6.3 ltr/100 kilometres (equal to 44.8 mpg imp)

Is that an ad for BMW or Old Navy? :rofl:

I did notice the Hollister sweatshirt.