[GTB]

BMW X1 with M Sport-packet

[volkman10]

Following its debut last month, the third generation of the BMW X1 embarked on a European tour, allowing automotive journalists and potential customers to get a closer look prior to its market launch this autumn. Last weekend, the SUV was showcased in Greece.

The X1 looks slightly better from up close than in the photos, which is the case with most of the recent BMW models. The body is more sculpted than before, with the matte-effect paint of this example highlighting BMW‘s new style of surfacing. The front looks taller due to the positioning of the enlarged kidney grille and the more inclined LED headlights, while the bumper is now closer to the sportier X2. The cleaner windowline, the sleek door handles, the toned shoulders and the slimmer LED taillights are welcome updates, making the SUV look larger for a greater road presence.

The ultimate highlight of the interior is the new standard-fit BMW Live Cockpit Plus incorporating a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.7-inch touchscreen for the infotainment, with a rather large gap between them. The curved panel proved to be attention-grabbing, to say the least, looking significantly more modern than the more traditional setup of the previous generation.

The new iDrive Operating System 8 has already found its way in several new BMWs after being introduced in the iX, bringing fresh graphics and more features into the mix, free of the usability nightmares of the past. BMW went for a clean look without physical buttons or shortcuts, but at least the climate controls are always visible and accessible on the bottom of the touchscreen, and voice control is said to be improved.

In terms of powertrain options, the BMW X1 will be offered in petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric (iX1) form. This is the first time the Bavarian company offers that many options in their entry-level SUV, following the example of the larger X3. The ones we saw at the event were the petrol-powered X1 xDrive 23i and the plug-in hybrid X1 xDrive 30e.

The first is fitted with a turbocharged mild-hybrid 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 215 hp (160 kW / 218 PS). As for the plug-in hybrid, it comes with a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-pot and a rear-mounted electric motor producing a combined 322 hp (240 kW / 326 PS). Even more impressive is the advertised WLTP range of the X1 xDrive 30e, with preliminary figures stating 89 km (55 miles).

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[volkman10]

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[yamoody]

Any news on the India Launch? What’s the usual lag for BMW cars to come to India?

[ajeet0112]

Originally Posted by yamoody

Any news on the India Launch? What’s the usual lag for BMW cars to come to India?

I have my eyes on this beauty. Dealers in Bengaluru have started taking pre-bookings for 1L and it's expected to be launched in Jan end.