The F48 BMW X1 is the second generation of the
BMW X1
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 rear-wheel drive layout as standard. At its introduction, it was positioned as the sm ...
range of
subcompact luxury crossover SUV
Subcompact crossover SUV is an automobile segment used to describe the smallest segment of crossover SUV, a type of sport utility vehicle, below the compact crossover SUV. Subcompact crossover SUVs are usually based on a platform of a subcompact ...
. The F48 X1 was unveiled at the
September 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, and later at the
2015 Tokyo Motor Show. Contrary to the previous generation which uses rear-wheel drive as standard, all models are now front-wheel drive based (marketed as ''sDrive'') while also available with an optional all-wheel drive (''xDrive'').
Development and launch
The F48 X1 is based on the modular front-wheel-drive-based
UKL2 platform that is shared between BMW and
MINI
The Mini is a small, two-door, four-seat car, developed as ADO15, and produced by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and its successors, from 1959 through 2000. Minus a brief hiatus, original Minis were built for four decades and sold during ...
models, instead of being based on the rear-wheel drive
3 Series
The BMW 3 Series is a line of compact executive cars manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975. It is the successor to the 02 Series and has been produced in seven generations.
The first generation of the 3 Series was only avail ...
Touring platform as with the
previous generation X1.
In comparison, the F48 X1 has a shorter wheelbase, and is wider, and taller compared to its predecessor. However, the new platform has allowed for increased interior legroom, headroom, and shoulder room.
A long-wheelbase model for the Chinese market (F49 model code) was unveiled at the
2016 Beijing Auto Show, and features a longer wheelbase. Long-wheelbase models share the same engines and also introduced a new
all-wheel drive
An all-wheel drive vehicle (AWD vehicle) is one with a powertrain capable of providing power to all its wheels, whether full-time or on-demand.
The most common forms of all-wheel drive are:
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hybrid model called the xDrive25Le. These models went on sale in May 2016.
The xDrive25i is marketed as the xDrive28i in North American markets.
File:2018 BMW X1 sDrive18i xLine 1.5 Rear.jpg, 2018 BMW X1 sDrive18i xLine
File:2016 BMW X1 (F84) xDrive25i wagon (2017-07-15) 01.jpg, 2016 BMW X1 xDrive25i M Sport
File:2016 BMW X1 (F84) xDrive25i wagon (2017-07-15) 02.jpg, 2016 BMW X1 xDrive25i M Sport
File:2018 BMW X1 xDrive18d xLine 2.0 Interior.jpg, Interior
LCI
In May 2019, the facelifted LCI model was revealed on the official BMW website. Changes include new available LED headlights, bumpers (with LED taillights), new wheels, and a larger kidney grille reminiscent to other contemporary BMW models such as the
F40 1 Series.
The BMW X1 xDrive25e
plug-in hybrid
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is a hybrid electric vehicle whose battery pack can be recharged by plugging a charging cable into an external electric power source, in addition to internally by its on-board internal combustion engin ...
version was revealed in September 2019.
File:2020 BMW X1 sDrive18i xLine Automatic facelift 1.5 Front.jpg, 2020 BMW X1 sDrive18i
File:2020 BMW X1 sDrive18i xLine Automatic facelift 1.5 Rear.jpg, 2020 BMW X1 sDrive18i
File:BMW F48 25e IMG 2486.jpg, 2020 BMW X1 xDrive25e M Sport
File:BMW F48 25e IMG 2487.jpg, 2020 BMW X1 xDrive25e M Sport
Equipment
All models get 17-inch alloy wheels, a roof rack, an electrically operated tailgate, a 6.5-inch
iDrive system, cloth seats, and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats. The X1 is also offered in a Sport trim which adds sports seats, and in xLine and M Sport trim which adds heated leather seats. Available options include a panoramic sunroof, an upgraded iDrive Navigation Plus system with an 8.8-inch touch display, and a
head-up display
A head-up display, or heads-up display, also known as a HUD (), is any transparent display that presents data without requiring users to look away from their usual viewpoints. The origin of the name stems from a pilot being able to view informa ...
.
sDrive16d and 18i models are available with a 6-speed
manual transmission
A manual transmission (MT), also known as manual gearbox, standard transmission (in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States), or stick shift (in the United States), is a multi-speed motor vehicle transmission (mechanics), transmission ...
and sDrive18i models can be upgraded to a 6-speed Automatic Transmission for 2016 to 2017 and a 7-speed Steptronic dual clutch transmission (DCT) from 2018 onwards. The rest of the model range receives the 8-speed Steptronic automatic manufactured by Aisin (
AWF8F35) as standard from 2016 to 2017, and sDrive20i models receive a Steptronic 7-speed DCT (similar to the 2018-up sDrive18i) from 2018 onwards, while the rest of the range still gets the same 8-speed Steptronic automatic.
In September 2019, BMW revealed the X1 xDrive25e
plug-in hybrid
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is a hybrid electric vehicle whose battery pack can be recharged by plugging a charging cable into an external electric power source, in addition to internally by its on-board internal combustion engin ...
model, which combines a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine with a 9.7
kWh lithium-ion battery pack and a electric motor. The system output is and of torque. The petrol engine is paired with a 6-speed Steptronic automatic transmission. The pure electric range as per NEDC is .
Models
Petrol engines
* xDrive25i model sold as xDrive28i in the United States, using the B46A20O0 version of the straight-4 engine. A front-wheel-drive ‘sDrive28i’ variant powered by the same engine is also offered.
Diesel engines
Safety
The 2015 BMW X1 scored five stars overall in its
Euro NCAP
The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) is a European voluntary car safety performance assessment programme (i.e. a New Car Assessment Program) based in Leuven (Belgium) formed in 1996, with the first results released in February ...
test.
Environmental performance
In February 2019
Green NCAP assessed BMW X1 with 18d xDrive 4-cylinder diesel engine and manual transmission:
Production volumes
The following are the production figures for the F48 X1:
Awards
* 2015 ''
Auto Bild
''Auto Bild'' is a leading German automobile magazine based in Hamburg, Germany.
History and profile
''Auto Bild'' was first published on the last week of February 1986. The magazine is published by Axel Springer AG on a weekly basis. The websit ...
'' "Golden Steering Wheel"
* 2016 ''
Auto motor und sport
''Auto Motor und Sport'', often stylized as auto motor und sport and abbreviated AMS or AMuS, is a German automobile magazine.
It is published fortnightly by Motor Presse Netzwerk's subsidiary Motor Presse Stuttgart, a specialist magazine publi ...
'' "Best Cars 2016"
* 2016 ''Auto motor und sport'' "Value Master 2016"
* 2017 ''
Motor Trend
''MotorTrend'' is an American automobile magazine. It first appeared in September 1949, and designated the first Car of the Year, also in 1949.
Petersen Publishing Company in Los Angeles, California, Los Angeles published ''MotorTrend'' until 19 ...
'' "Best Subcompact Luxury SUV"
* 2018 ''Auto motor und sport'' "Best Cars 2018"
References
External links
Official website
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