The BMW X1 is a line of subcompact luxury crossovers produced by BMW. Debuted in 2009, the first-generation X1 has been based on the E90 3 Series and offers

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layout as standard. At its introduction, it was positioned as the smallest SUV in BMW line-up below the X3, aiming a wider range of customers due to its smaller size, increased efficiency, and a lower price tag due to the all-wheel drive layout (''

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'') being optional. The second-generation X1 marked the switch to the

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-based layout by using the UKL2 platform shared with the

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and the

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. Despite its name, it is only the second smallest SUV produced by BMW since the introduction of the X2. __TOC__

First generation (E84; 2009)

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The E84 X1 is the first-generation model and was originally presented as the BMW Concept X1 at the

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in 2008. Development of the vehicle started in 2006 when BMW identified the need for a smaller and more efficient model in its SUV line-up as petrol prices were increasing. Due to the urgent need to produce the vehicle, development and pre-production time was shortened by 40 percent compared to previous X Series models. It is based on the same platform as the E90 3 Series and features the same wheelbase. The X1 is the first BMW X Series to be available in the sDrive trim (two-wheel drive). It was not introduced to the United States until 2012. In 2013, the E84 X1 underwent a

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, featuring restyled exterior and interior design elements, as well as the integration of BMW EfficientDynamics on all models. The original X1 sold 820,529 units.

Second generation (F48; 2016)

The F48 X1 is the second-generation model. It is built upon the front-wheel drive based UKL2 platform, and is available in long-wheelbase and long-wheelbase

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variants in China. The range consists of turbocharged 3-cylinder and

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petrol and diesel engine options. Base models are

(branded as sDrive), with

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(xDrive) available as an option and is standard for some higher-end models.

Third generation (U11; 2022)

The U11 X1 was released in June 2022. Available powertrains include a turbocharged 3-cylinder, 4-cylinder petrol, inline-three diesel, inline-four diesel mild hybrid, petrol plug-in hybrid, and an electric variant. Base models are front-wheel drive (branded as sDrive), with all-wheel drive (xDrive) available as an option (standard for some higher-end models). Like the BMW iX3, the all-electric iX1 will not be available in the United States or Canada. The redesigned X1 has an updated interior similar to that of the iX, i4, and 2023

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. It features a 10.25 inch digital gauge cluster as well as a 10.7 inch center screen running BMW's iDrive 8 infotainment system. According to BMW, this X1 is 1.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider, and 1.7 inches taller than the previous generation, with a wheelbase that is 0.9 inches longer. An M Sport package is available that adds adaptive suspension (available for the first time on the X1), a lower ride height, and interior and exterior styling elements. File:BMW U11 1X7A6104.jpg, Rear view File:2022 BMW iX1.jpg, BMW iX1

Production and sales

The following are the production and sales figures for BMW X1 models:

References

External links

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