The F48 BMW X1 is the second generation of the

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range of subcompact luxury crossover SUV. 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

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models, instead of being based on the rear-wheel drive

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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

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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

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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

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. sDrive16d and 18i models are available with a 6-speed

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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

model, which combines a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine with a 9.7

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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

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test.

Environmental performance

In February 2019

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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 ''

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'' "Golden Steering Wheel" * 2016 ''

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'' "Best Cars 2016" * 2016 ''Auto motor und sport'' "Value Master 2016" * 2017 ''

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'' "Best Subcompact Luxury SUV" * 2018 ''Auto motor und sport'' "Best Cars 2018"

References

External links

Official website
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