Presentation New Cars BMW X1
“There is a whole series of X3 is,” the colleague was surprised, when we for the presentation of the new X1 at the site of the BMW branch in the BMW plant in Leipzig rolled. He was wrong as I do. We both had not suspected that a 1-series BMW would be so great. The BMW X1 measures with 4.54 length significantly more than we had expected from the smallest BMW, the X series. He is only 15 centimeters shorter than the X3.
The miracles continued, as we once in the new compact SUV sitting of Bavaria. The interior height is from impressive, and also in the back there is space for three passengers, not much more, but amazingly enough, and by the gradual adjustment to a total of 30 degree seat back comfortably. If the seat back upright, it is with the convenience of not so far away, but the trunk grows by 60 liters to 480 liters. Taking the three-bench to complete, created 1350 liters of cargo space at 550 kg payload. Drag the X1 should have a maximum of two-ton braked trailer.
It is thus clear: The BMW X1 is not a blender, and he also has a practical qualities. So you can fold the middle fifth of the seat forward and then replaced by four seats and a storage space, for example, four pairs of skis. The many shelves in the interior and the extra options in the “basement” of the X1, under the boot floor to underline the impression that the Munich an SUV on the 17-inch wheels would ask that the claim is in this vehicle class and just. But utility and passenger comfort does not make a BMW.
Let us first in the interior, for here the will is clearly trying to position the X1 in the premium segment. The instrument panel, center console, along with showing the presence, as is typical for BMW models: a clear articulation of cross-lines, clever integration of the screen for navigation, well-designed instruments, to the driver-oriented controls, quality materials and exceptional processing dominate the picture, which offers the driver and passenger from the comfortable and sporty front seats formed from.
The entrance to the seats is easy. They are placed higher than that of BMW sedans, but not quite as high as the X3 and X5. Even the tallest, which remains the driving seat all the way up, over your head is still much room to the roof. Thus arises the Chill, the SUV drivers appreciate this: you have the same track, and plenty of space.
With its exterior forms part of the X1 clearly evident in the BMW model family as its bigger brothers. For his bonnet works – as is typical for Bavaria – long, longer than for the larger SUV of the house. The face with large air inlets and the upright BMW kidney grille also fits the style of the house. Reinforce the impression of sporty wedge shape and the certificates, angular wheel arches. BMW showed at the presentation of special pride in the design of the stern, with pointed cross lines and the brand’s taillights.
Pride can also be in Munich X1 in the success of their “Efficient Dynamics” technologies. With a series of measures have succeeded, the entry-level diesel model – the BWX X1 sDriver 18d press – under the 140-gram mark in carbon dioxide emissions per kilometer. 136 g / km, or an average fuel consumption (according to EU standard) of 5.2 liters of diesel per 100 km are in the X1 sDriver that for a strike price of 29 550 euros offered rear-wheeldrive specified.
The efficiency measures include a good aerodynamics with an SUV for impressively low drag coefficient of 0.32, regenerative braking, low internal friction in the engine, electric auxiliaries who work only when needed, and a start-stop for vehicles with automatic transmission the standard six-speed manual transmission.
The technology package, of course, also benefits the other engines. The Sprektrum submit to the two-liter four-cylinder diesel engine of the X1 and X1 xDrive 18d and 20d of the sDriver wheel drive vehicle with 105 kW / 143 hp and maximum torque of 320 Nm about the x Drive 20d sDriver and 130 kW / 177 hp and 350 Nm to 150 kW / 204 hp and 400 Nm at xDrive 23d. The two stronger need 5.8 liters of diesel (153 g / km CO2) and 6.3 liters (167 g / km CO2). For the six-cylinder BMW’s friends keep the X1 xDrive 28i, with three liters of displacement and provide 190 kW / 258 hp and an average consumption of 9.4 liters (219 g / km CO2).
We drove the BMW X1 x Drive 20d with the fast-acting six-speed automatic transmission around the Leipzig BMW plant, is produced in which the X1. It is so good in the hand as you would expect from a BMW, driving more like a sedan and masters also fast corners confidently. Only the hard suspension tuning disturb the pleasure of driving. Because BMW has probably gone for this car too much in the sporting area.
The hardness may be based on the target group of the X1. Here, the Munich-based rather younger buyers who expect to have just as easily prefer sports. They are on 24 October 2009 to experience the premiere of the premium compact SUV from the dealer. There are the big petrol engines, and there are three more diesel. The 18d will follow in December and the small gasoline 18d sDriver in the spring. If the series is complete, the prices ranging from 27 200 euros for the small gasoline engines up to 41 500 for the six-cylinder petrol engine with four-wheel downforce and six-speed automatic transmission. (ampnet / Sm)
Data BMW X1 xDrive 20d with automatic transmission
Length x Width x Height (m): 4.45 x 1.80 x 1.55
Engine: Four-cylinder diesel, 19,958 cc, common rail, turbocharger
Power: 130 kW / 177 hp at 4000 rpm
Max torque: 350 Nm from 1750 to 3000 rpm
Curb weight / payload: 1570 kg
Consumption (according to EU standard): average 6.2 liters
Emissions: 164 g / km for Euro 5
Top speed: 213 km / h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h: 8.6 seconds
Strike price: 34 400 euro
