BMW X1

BMW X1 Engine and other Specifications

This SUV is offered in two trims xLine and M Sport. The ‘X1-xLine’ is powered by a twin-power turbo, three-cylinder 1499cc petrol engine which gets paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission system. It develops a maximum power of 134bhp at 4400 rpm and a peak torque of 230 Nm at 1500-4000 rpm, to help this BMW car achieve a 0-100 km/h sprint in 9.2 seconds.

On the other hand, the ‘M Sport’ variant comes equipped with a twin-power turbo four-cylinder, 1995cc diesel engine which gets mated to a seven-speed Steptronic sport transmission system that has paddle shifters too. Its peak power and torque generation capacities are 147bhp at 3750 rpm and 360 Nm at 1500-2500 rpm respectively. These power figures help the car achieve a 0-100 km/h kick down in 8.9 seconds.

The ARAI-claimed mileage of the x-Line variants is 16.3 km/l while it is 20.3 km/l for the M Sport variant. Further, the BMW X1 specifications include 18-inch alloy wheels and ventilated front and rear disc brakes.

BMW X1 Exterior

The exterior of this luxury car flaunts electrically foldable exterior rear-view mirrors with an automatic anti-dazzle feature and adaptive LED headlights with daytime running lights, position lights, cornering lights, turn indicators, and a high beam assistant. Additionally, the ‘x-Line’ variant features a pearl chrome kidney frame front grille, silky matt chrome mirror folding, contrast dark grey bottom surrounding trims, body coloured roof mouldings, star-spoke style alloy wheels, entry sills with BMW designation in matt aluminium, and pearl chrome front and rear apron trims.

Speaking of the exterior view of the ‘BMW X1 M sport’, it exhibits satinated aluminium M-specific radiator grille, M-specific front bumper panel, double-spoke style light alloy wheels with high gloss black inserts, M identification on sides and key, and individual roof rails with high gloss shadow lines.

BMW X1 Interior

The cabin of this car includes a BMW Live Cockpit Plus with a widescreen curved display involving a fully digital 10.25-inch instrument display, a high-resolution 10.7-inch control display, a navigation function with real-time traffic information, a BMW operating system, and touch functionality. Furthermore, it encompasses a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel with Servotronic steering assist, a leather-wrapped gear lever, a two-zone automatic air conditioner with rear air vents, ambient mood lighting in the front and rear, and panoramic glass roof with automatic sliding/tilting function. Moreover, the BMW X1 interior boasts Sensatec perforated seat upholstery with a 14-way electrically adjustable driver seat with two memory pre-sets, a 14-way electrically adjustable co-driver seat, and bench seats in the rear with seat adjustment feasibility and backrest.

Apart from the inclusions mentioned above, it has plenty of other in-cabin offerings like pearl chrome door handle touches, a front armrest with a storage compartment, a rear centre armrest with two cup holders, velour floor mats, etc.

BMW X1 Safety Features

On the safety front, this SUV encompasses six airbags including head and curtain airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounting, three-point seat belts at all seats with pyrotechnic belt tensioners at the front, tyre pressure monitoring system, and an electronic vehicle immobilizer and crash sensor. Besides these, the new BMW X1 gets a driver assistance system that includes lane departure warnings, collision warnings, brake intervention, manual speed limit assist, evasion assistance, and attentiveness assistant.

In addition, this car gets many more safety features like an electric parking brake, antilock braking system, dynamic stability control, BMW intelligent maintenance system, etc.

BMW X1 Price and Variants

As mentioned above, this vehicle is sold in two variants – sDrive18i xLine and sDrive18d M Sport – which are offered in six colours – Alpine White, Black Sapphire Metallic, M Portimao Blue Metallic, Storm Bay Metallic, Space Silver Metallic, and Phytonic Blue Metallic.

The BMW X1 price falls in the same range as its rivals like Volvo XC40, Mercedes-Benz GLA, and Audi Q3. The up-to-date ex-showroom and on-road prices of the vehicle can be checked in the price section above.