BMW X1 breaks cover

Details on BMW's X1 have been released, revealing a wide range of predominantly diesel engines, choice of rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, and fuel saving tech.

BMW are claiming the best fuel economy in the segment with auto start-stop, brake regeneration and gear shift indicator for optimum fuel economy in manual models.

The X1 will be released in Europe with a six-cylinder petrol engine and three four-cylinder diesel engines. The most economical will be the sDrive18d RWD claiming 5.2L/100km and 136g/CO2.

Not forgetting its performance roots, the range claims sporting driving ability with composite material suspension with a sporty tune, performance brakes and tight steering. Safety is up there with front, side and curtain airbags with head bags for the front row, ABS/TC/DSC, adaptive brake lights, and five pre-tensioned seatbelts.

The cargo area expands from 420 litres to 1,350 litres with the rear seats down, and it measures in at 4.45 metres in length.

We can expect it here in the first quarter of 2010.

EUROPEAN SPEC

BMW X1 xDrive28i:
Straight-six gasoline engine with composite magnesium/aluminium crankcase, VALVETRONIC and dual-VANOS
Capacity: 2,996 cc, max output: 190 kW at 6,600 rpm
Max torque: 310 Nm from 2,600 - 3,000 rpm
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.8 sec
Top speed: 205 km/h
Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 9.4 ltr/100 kilometres
CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 219 g/km
Emission standard: EU5.

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 at 4,400 rpm
Max torque: 400 Nm from 2,000 - 2,250 rpm
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 sec
Top speed: 205 km/h
Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 6.3 ltr/100 kilometres
CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 167 g/km
Emission standard: EU5.

BMW X1 xDrive20d:
Four-cylinder diesel engine with all-aluminium crankcase, turbocharger with variable intake geometry and common-rail direct fuel injection
Capacity: 1,995 cc, max output: 130 kW at 4,000 rpm
Max torque: 350 Nm from 1,750 - 3,000 rpm
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.4 sec
Top speed: 205 km/h
Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 5.8 ltr/100 kilometres
CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 153 g/km
Emission standard: EU5.

BMW X1 sDrive20d:
Four-cylinder diesel engine with all-aluminium crankcase, turbocharger with variable intake geometry and common-rail direct fuel injection
Capacity: 1,995 cc, max output: 130 kW at 4,000 rpm
Max torque: 350 Nm from 1,750 - 3,000 rpm
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.1 sec
Top speed: 205 km/h
Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 5.3 ltr/100 kilometres
CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 139 g/km
Emission standard: EU5.

BMW X1 xDrive18d:
Four-cylinder diesel engine with all-aluminium crankcase, turbocharger with variable intake geometry and common-rail direct fuel injection
Capacity: 1,995 cc, max output: 105 kW at 4,000 rpm
Max torque: 320 Nm from 1,750 - 3,000 rpm
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.1 sec
Top speed: 195 km/h
Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 5.7 ltr/100 kilometres
CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 150 g/km
Emission standard: EU5.

BMW X1 sDrive18d:
Four-cylinder diesel engine with all-aluminium crankcase, turbocharger with variable intake geometry and common-rail direct fuel injection
Capacity: 1,995 cc, max output: 105 kW at 4,000 rpm
Max torque: 320 Nm from 1,750 - 3,000 rpm
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.6 sec
Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 5.2 ltr/100 kilometres
CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 136 g/km
Emission standard: EU5.