Driving Report: New BMW X1

Small X, big kidney

BMW has revised its smallest and most successful SUV according to plan. Externally, the new X1 can be recognized above all by the larger "kidney". This brings him closer to other BMW models.

Habby drove the X1 and introduces you to the compact SAV from Munich.

How the time flies. Just four years ago, BMW changed its rather compact SUV X1 from rear to front-wheel drive. This was so well received by the customers that no other city Indians with BMW logo sold better than the junior. No wonder, then, that the facelift of the 32.700 Euro (18i) X1 now available was particularly cautious. Where the facial lifting deserves its name. Of course, it's about the famous kidney-shaped structure in the grille.

The "X" in the model name is of course for four-wheel drive, which is standard on the 25d on board

The kidney has widened and now reaches deeper, following the family colleague like the big X7. If the brand symbol displayed on the largest SUV is not without controversy because of its massive presence, the new kidney on the X1 fits seamlessly into the overall impression of the 4,50 meter-long compact. This also applies to the new home of additional lights in the outer redesigned air intakes. The headlights also got a different graphics, can be ordered as well as the taillights with LED technology.

The topic Euro 6 is ticked off in diesel and gasoline after heavy housework of engine engineers

That's it with the essential design novelties at the X1. Not to be underrun, but a nice gag: when unlocked projecting the mirrors with LED help a two-tone X1 logo on the pavement. Visible, of course, only in the dark, but then helpful when parked next to a puddle. 

Best possible care for the environment is proven by the study of the data list of all X1 models. The topic Euro 6 is ticked off in diesel and gasoline after heavy housework of engine engineers. Whereby a closer look at the strongest diesel is worthwhile. The 170 kW / 231 PS strong xDrive 25d already meets the future stricter emission standard. He can save the addition "temp" in the standard designation. Euro 6d is also without the usual in almost all current new car limitation "temporarily" (temporarily).

Reason enough for a test round. Today's X1 owners with a desire to buy will find their way behind the wheel right away, and be the first to look forward to the central monitor, which grew well over 10 inches. The Navikarte comes out better than before, who is online gets traffic information in real time. When you press the start button it chatters, a diesel just. A two-liter four-cylinder, held by twin turbo in a mood. Gone are the days when the model name made it possible to draw conclusions about engine capacity. This is in the sign of downsizing (small engines) not only at BMW meanwhile common.

Idle chatter quickly transitions to sonically pleasing sounds as the 25d picks up speed. In "Comfort" mode, especially when it comes to eco-saving mode, the eight-speed automatic turns up so early that the singing of the tires quickly drowns out the work of the four pots. The achievable values ​​meet athletic demands, both on the track as well as on the left lane of the highway. Who does not exaggerate, is pleased when refueling about a practice consumption of about six liters on 100 kilometers.

The "X" in the model name is of course for four-wheel drive, which is standard on the 25d on board. This gives the high-legged, but rather short X1 on the highway and its many curves the license to wave. The precise, direct steering and the reinsurance of the numerous assistance systems are helpful here. Whereby, however, two now-popular helpers are not available in the 45.000 Euro car. The dead-angle-Warner is missing as well as a lane-keeping assistant, which steers automatically back to safe terrain. The X1 just got "just" a facelift. These subtleties come only with the next, then completely new model.

In terms of space, nothing has changed

Customers do not have to wait so long to switch at least partially to an electric drive. In the spring comes a plug-in version of the X1. In addition to an 1,5-liter petrol engine with 92 kW / 125 PS, which is responsible for the front axle, there is also an 70 kW / 95 PSE engine on board, which handles the work on the rear axle. The 9,7 kWh battery, which can be charged at the socket (plug-in) is sufficient for a distance of 57 kilometers in pure Stromer mode. Together, the duo comes on a 162 kW / 220 PS.

BMW X1 xDrive 25d - Specifications:
Five-door SUV of the compact class with five seats; Length: 4,45 meters, width: 1,82 meters (width with outside mirrors: 2,06 meters), height: 1,60 meters, wheelbase: 2,67 meters, trunk volume: 550 - 1.550 liters
2 liter four-turbo diesel with four cylinders; 170 kW / 231 HP, maximum torque: 450 Nm at 1.500 - 3.000 rpm, four-wheel drive, eight-speed automatic, 0-100 km / h: 6,6 s, Vmax: 235 km / h, standard consumption: 4,9-5,2 liter / 100 Kilometers, CO2 emissions: 128-136 g / km. Emission standard: Euro 6d, efficiency class: A, price: from 45.250 Euro 
Other engines
Diesel:
sDrive 18d: 2-liter twin-turbo diesel with four cylinders; 110 kW / 150 PS, maximum torque: 350 Nm at 1750 - 2.500 rpm, front-wheel drive, six-speed manual transmission, 0-100 km / h: 9,3 s, Vmax: 205 km / h, standard consumption: 4,4 - 4,7 liters / 100 kilometers, CO2 emissions: 113 - 121 g / km, emissions standard: Euro 6d-temp, efficiency class: A, price: from 35.150 euros (all-wheel drive 2.000 euros surcharge)
sDrive 20d: 2-liter twin-turbo diesel with four cylinders; 140 kW / 190 PS, maximum torque: 400 Nm at 1750 - 2.500 rpm, front-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic, 0-100 km / h: 7,9 s, Vmax: 222 km / h, standard consumption: 4,4, 4,7 - 100 liters / 2 kilometers, CO116 emissions: 124 - 6 g / km, emissions standard: Euro 40.550d-temp, efficiency class: A, price: from 2.000 euros (all-wheel drive XNUMX euros surcharge)
gasoline:
sDrive 18i: 1,5-liter twin-turbo petrol engine with three cylinders; 103 kW / 140 PS, maximum torque: 220 Nm at 1480 - 4.200 rpm, front-wheel drive, six-speed manual transmission, 0-100 km / h: 9,7 s, Vmax: 205 km / h, standard consumption: 5,4 - 5,9 liters / 100 kilometers, CO2 emissions: 125 - 134 g / km, emissions standard: Euro 6d-temp, efficiency class: B, price: from 32.700 euros 
sDrive 20i: 2-liter twin-turbo petrol engine with four cylinders; 141 kW / 192 PS, maximum torque: 280 Nm at 1350 - 4.600 rpm, front-wheel drive, 7-speed automatic, 0-100 km / h: 7,7 s, Vmax: 226 km / h, standard consumption: 5,7, 6,1 - 100 liters / 2 kilometers, CO129 emissions: 138 - 6 g / km, emissions standard: Euro 37.750d-temp, efficiency class: B, price: from 2.250 euros (all-wheel drive XNUMX euros surcharge)
xDrive 25i: 2-liter twin-turbo petrol engine with four cylinders; 170 kW / 231 hp, maximum torque: 350 Nm at 1450 - 4.500 rpm, all-wheel drive, eight-speed automatic, 0-100 km / h: 9,3 s, Vmax: 205 km / h, standard consumption: 6,3 - 6,8 liters / 100 kilometers, CO2 emissions: 144 - 155 g / km, emissions standard: Euro 6d-temp, efficiency class: BC, price: from 45.500 euros

BMW X 1 - brief characteristics
Why: No tank for the city, rather a bump combination
Why not: Because you're already on the electric trip 
What else: Mercedes GLB, VW T-Roc and many others
When will he come: From now on, plug-in hybrid March 2020

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