X1 sighting in NJ today
Driving to work this morning I passed a blue X1 with California manufacturer plates followed by a tan 535 hybrid.
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5-series hybrid will be on display at Detroit show next month, to be released shortly after that. X1 release in US is on hold as BMW is dealing with heavy demand in Europe. |
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I've driven a new X1 a few times, it is owned by a family member. It is Vermillion Red, which looks good on it (no longer showing up in the configurator, though, so it may not be a common colour going forward).
This one replaced a Honda CRV, which had replaced a 325 touring. The Honda was strongly disliked, this one is a return to a familiar BMW feel; steering feel, handling, and switchgear are all rated highly. Power is considered more than necessary by the primary driver. All seasons were just replaced by dedicated winter tires on replica wheels, necessary in the snow belt here. First recall was for transmission communication, minor item. Pretty good power from the 28i four cylinder, but it will be better as it breaks in. Also expecting fuel mileage to improve with break-in, as this one was showing figures pretty close to our X3 on the OBC. |
We saw them by the dozens when we were in Vancouver this past summer...I would have taken pics, but I thought no big deal. The CEO liked it a lot.
And, I was busy driving through Van area traffic, like a freakin tourist so pics were not cake. :rofl: The Roundel mag says late '12 or 2013, as 'they are selling so well in Euroland', et al. GL, mD |
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I tried in vain to get the X1 23d for a rental in Germany but had to settle for a new 335d... It seems almost to fit in where the Allroad does/did in Audi's lineup. Its definately not as tall as an SUV, more like a high wagon than anything. I like it though, has a ton of headroom and enough space to sit in in the back (6 foot 2).
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