Say hello to BMW's all-new X1 that marks a significant departure from its predecessor, as it's the firm's first ever SUV to be built on front-wheel drive hardware.
Whereas the outgoing, first-generation X1 shared its rear-wheel drive set-up with the previous 3-Series Touring, the new model is based on the BMW Group's UKL1 architecture found in the latest MINI family and the BMW 2-Series Active and Gran Tourer minivans.
Together, out goes the longitudinal engine mounting and in comes a more space-efficient transverse layout for the X1's new 1.5-liter three-cylinder and 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engines.
The initial launch lineup in Europe will include three 2.0-liter petrol models, the (FWD) sDrive20i and (AWD) xDrive20i with 192PS (189hp) and 280Nm (206 lb-ft), and the xDrive25i with 231PS (228hp) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft).
There will also be three 2.0-liter diesel models, the (FWD) sDrive18d with 150PS (148hp) and 330Nm (243 lb-ft), the (AWD) xDrive20d with 190PS (187hp) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) and the xDrive25d with 231PS (228hp) and 450Nm (332 lb-ft).
The three-cylinder petrol and diesel units will be introduced later on. Both six-speed manual and eight-speed automatic transmissions will be on offer.
The 2016 X1 also boasts several technology upgrades including a newly optional heads-up display and a Driving Assistant Plus package that adds Active Cruise Control (with Stop & Go), Lane Departure Warning, Traffic Jam Assistant, Collision Warning and Pedestrian Warning with City Braking.
Kalo menurut saya ini akan menjadi alternatif menarik untuk pasar small SUV. Bila dibandingkan Merci GLA dan Audi Q1 saya lebih pilih BMW X1 karena space lebih lega dan lebih berbentuk SUV.
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