The new BMW X1: entry-level SUV without a rear-wheel drive

Posted on 03-06-2015 0:00 by Dizono – 69 Comments”

Although the first X1 only at the end of 2009 came on the market, BMW is already time for a successor. The new X1 is more SUV than its predecessor, which is evident as the crossover in the market. But fans of rear-wheel drive may be better not to click through.

With the introduction of the first X1 spoke BMW explicitly about a crossover (to be precise: Sports Activity Vehicle, or SAV) and not a SUV. That was the X1, it was more of a higher station wagon than a SUV than its big brothers. That is where BMW is now back, the X1 shares a lot more design DNA with the X3 and X5 than its predecessor and in the press release shines the word crossover by their absence. Also the dimensions to confirm that: – the X1 is slightly shorter, but grew in width and height. Centimeterwerk, but still. What concerns us is BMW’s move to a somewhat sturdier design is a good step, the X1 looks a lot finer and more coherent than previously.

As small as the differences in dimensions of the fabric, so great are the differences within. BMW claims that both the passengers and the baggage more space in the new X1. That first we can make the best rods when we are in the BMW X1 can seat themselves (they have about 3,7 to 6,6 cm more legroom for the rear passengers), that second late on the other hand, good reads on the numbers. Was the luggage room before 420 or 1350 litres with the bench flat, the new X1 fits 505 litres, and even 1550 litres when the second row of seats slachtoffert.

No rear-wheel drive

Choice you can the X1 be ordered with two – or four-wheel drive. For the BMW fans will be a bit shocked, because the X1 is available with rear-wheel drive. If you order a sDrive, only the front wheels driven. That rumor went two years ago and is unfortunately a truth. However, We need not be afraid of a little sporty driving, says BMW, that our rumor set with a comparison with two other, and very sporty models…

a front-wheel-drive construction which has been developed to deliver the driving dynamics typical of the brand and has already proved its mettle in the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer

Fortunately, you can the BMW X1 also as xDrive, with drive on all four wheels. Already it seems that also in this case, usually with a model year car around driving. BMW makes in order to save weight, namely the use of an electro-hydraulic actuated clutch with multiple plates to have the ability to distribute between front and rear axle. That sounds an awful lot like a Haldex coupling, which, in the case of tractieverlies a part of the power to the rear wheels can lead.

Only 2-liter viercilinders

The engine line-up of the BMW X1 is a tad boring, with only tweeliter viercilinders. These are available in different flavors. Benzinerijders have the choice of the 20i with 192 hp or the 25i with 231 hp. The 20i is there as well as sDrive as xDrive, the 25i is initially only with all-wheel drive optional. Dieselen can with the sDrive18d (150 hp), xDrive20d (190 hp) and xDrive25d (231 hp). With the choice for the engine, the type of drive so all the diesels.

BMW claims that the new X1 up to 17 percent more fuel efficient than the model that he wants to pay them off. That difference will, in particular, from the engines, the weight of the car remained in the case of the sDrive is almost equal, the four-wheel drive xDrive is about 35 pounds lighter. No differences at the pump will find so. The xDrive25i does 0-100 in 6.5 seconds, the xDrive25d has a tenth of a tel need more. In both cases, the top 235 km per hour. The sDrive18d comes in at 9.2 seconds, the slowest out of the starting blocks and keeps it at 205 km/h also the earliest.

Price and availability
At the end of October, the new X1 in BMW showrooms, so the sDrive18d with manual gearbox still tight, are eligible for 20 percent addition. You should be quick to, in 2016 you will be the full pound must go add on all versions.

Gallery: BMW BMW X1 2015

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