Armed with an all-new range of engines and gearboxes, not to mention the latest, ultra-efficient version of the xDrive all-wheel-drive system, the second generation of the BMW X1 blazes a trail once again for BMW EfficientDynamics technology.
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| 2016 BMW X1 sDrive16d |
The original X1 handed a debut outing to the first four-cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. All the petrol and diesel units available for the new BMW X1 are taken from the BMW Group's latest generation of power units. At market launch, petrol engines with 141 kW/192 hp in the BMW X1 xDrive20i and BMW X1 sDrive20i and with 170 kW/231 hp in the BMW X1 xDrive25i will be available. The BMW X1 sDrive18d sets the new efficiency benchmark in the segment with output of 110 kW/150 hp and combined fuel consumption in the EU test cycle of 4.3-4.1 litres per 100 kilometres / 65.7-68.9 mpg imp (CO2 emissions: 114-109 g/km). The other diesel units have an output of 140 kW/190 hp in the BMW X1 xDrive20d and 170 kW/231 hp in the BMW X1 xDrive25d. Beyond this, the model range is scheduled to be joined from November 2015 by the BMW X1 sDrive18i and BMW X1 sDrive16d variants powered by three-cylinder engines.
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| 2016 BMW X1 sDrive16d |
The new BMW X1 will be available from launch with an all-new range of engines comprising two petrol and two diesel units, each with 2.0-litre displacement and BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. All model variants with the exception of the BMW X1 sDrive18d feature an exhaust system with a twin-tailpipe design that draws further attention to the sporty character of the new BMW X1. Beyond this, the model range is scheduled to be extended from November 2015 by the variants BMW X1 sDrive18i with 100 kW/136 hp and the BMW X1 sDrive16d with 85 kW/116 hp, both driven by three-cylinder engines.
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| New BMW X1 sDrive16d |
Available as an optional alternative to the manual gearbox in the BMW X1 sDrive18d is the likewise newly developed eight-speed Steptronic transmission, which is fitted as standard on all other models. The new version of the automatic stands out with its improved internal efficiency, increased smoothness and more dynamic gear changes. The BMW X1 sDrive18i and BMW X1 sDrive16d models scheduled for launch from November 2015 with feature a six-speed manual gearbox as standard and the option of a six-speed Steptronic transmission.
