The next couple of years will be very busy for BMW as it launches a
handful of new models including new versions of current top sellers and
some models we’ve never seen before. The new X1 falls into the latter
category and will take the carmaker into the compact SUV market
currently dominated by the likes of the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.
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The X1 has been conceived with the flexibility to offer traditional RWD
and xDrive AWD configurations, as well as a wide variety of petrol and
diesel powertrain choices. It will debut in Europe this fall with a
choice of four engines - one petrol and three diesels - and will be
available in both RWD and AWD. The most efficient of the range, the RWD
sDrive18d achieves fuel economy of up to 45.2mpg (5.2L/100km) while
still being capable of reaching speeds of up to 124mph.

It was also revealed today that the X1 will go on sale in the U.S. in
2011, likely with two new petrol engines.

Every X1 will also be available with BMW’s EfficientDynamics technology
helping to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. These will include
brake energy regeneration, engine stop-start technology and a gearshift
point indicator.

The initial model range will include the 258hp (190kW) and 228lb-ft
(310Nm) of torque xDrive28i 3.0L petrol model, which can accelerate
from 0-62mph in 6.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 127mph while
returning fuel economy of 25mpg (9.4L/100km). This is followed by a
204hp (150kW) and 295lb-ft (400Nm) of torque xDrive23d, a 177hp (130kW)
and 258lb-ft (350Nm) of torque xDrive20d and sDrive20d, and finally a
143hp (105kW) and 236lb-ft (320Nm) of torque xDrive18d and sDrive18d.

BMW family traits can also be found in the styling of the front and
rear lights, which resemble the recently revealed 5-series GT and the
7-series sedan, respectively. The shots also confirm that BMW designers
have stuck closely to the lines of the Concept X1 showcased at last
year’s Paris Motor Show.

Three full-sized seats in an elevated position at the rear offer
generous space and the backrest is adjustable for angle and folds down
in a 40/20/20 split. Luggage compartment capacity may be increased from
420 litres/14.7 cu ft to a maximum of 1,350 litres/47.3 cu ft. An
electrically operated Panorama glass roof is available as an option.

Production volume is expected to top the 100,000 mark and will take
place at a BMW plant in Leipzig. The X1 will be priced higher than the
1-series, likely starting close to the $30,000 mark, and will be
revealed for the first time in the metal at September’s Frankfurt Motor
Show.


*Source: http://car.ohbabe.info/ver2/?cmd=act:news|newsid:2883*




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notlove

Looks familiar: -

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Renault_4_front_20080224.jpg

sort of a dog kennel on wheels...

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