The new BMW X1 hit the market in October with versions front and xDrive all-wheel drive and engines with outputs between 150 and 231 hp.

BMW continues immersed in the launch of new cars. Now it is the turn to new X1, in what is the second generation SUV access in X range German firm (the best photos of BMW X1, one click)

He BMW X1 2016 (Or simply, X1 II) Structurally changed significantly. The longitudinal front first generation engines give way to front engine positioned transversely. Furthermore, the dimensions of the new X1 also change from the first generation, with a 4.44 m length (before, 4.47 m), a width of 1.82 m (above, 1.80 m) and a height of 1.59 (compared to 1.54 m X1 I), so this is a car with a shorter body, but also wider and taller.

Changes in the external dimensions of the new BMW X1 They have a direct impact on the configuration of the passenger compartment. He cockpit and passenger are now 3.6 cm higher, while the rear seats are also 6.4 cm higher. The German firm ensures that the free space for the knees of the occupants of the rear seats is greater, while the volume available for the trunk increases capacity until the 505 liters (+85 liters), a load can be increased to 1,550 liters if the rear seats (they can be folded and unfolded with configuration 40:20:40) are folded.

more efficient engines

According to initial reports, the new generation of BMW X1 the engines are more efficient, with a reduction of around 17 percent in consumption levels and CO2 emissions. The engines are placed now front and transverse position, instead of being located in front longitudinal position of the first generation. This data with access versions front-wheel drive corroborate the BMW philosophy of change in some of its cars.

Initially, all engines BMW X1 are from inline four-cylinder, but shortly after the release of -previsto vehicle for October this year, mechanical offer will be completed with the arrival of 16d diesel engine of 116 hp 1.5 three-cylinder gasoline 18i and three-cylinder 1.5 136 CV. At the time of its release, the following engines are available tetracilíndricos: In gasoline, versions 20i and 25i 192 hp 231 hp; Diesel and it can choose from the 150 hp variants 18d, 20d and 25d 190 hp 231 hp. Gearboxes are available manual or automatic 6 speed Steptronic 8 speed with torque converter. Access versions sDrive 20i and 18d sDrive be combined with front-wheel drive, while the xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive versions will be designed to xDrive 20i, xDrive 25i, xDrive 20d and xDrive 25d.

modern equipment

He standard equipment of the new BMW X1 will include climate control, audio system with USB and AUX-In and iDrive control system with separate screen built into the dashboard 6.5 inch connections. Finishing lines and aesthetic completion Advantage, Sport Line and M Sport xLINE you customize the car specifically, according to the tastes of each driver.

So optional, They may be supplemented equipping BMW X1 with elements like LED headlights type, the dynamic control system Damper, virtual screen BMW Head-Up Display Projection information on the windshield, assistance system automatic parking (online and battery), automatic opening of the tailgate and the various security systems Driving Assistant Plus (In which among others include the warning system involuntary change lanes, control dead angle monitoring, control and adaptive cruise intelligent automatic emergency braking, etc.).

For most drivers ‘connected’, within the services and applications BMW ConnectedDrive You may optionally use the portal BMW Online Internet through the SIM card permanently installed in the car and also it is possible to use in the car the applications installed on the smartphone.

It is expected to reach the Spanish market October 2015.

Prices

BMW X1 sDrive18d	Manual	Diesel	150 hp	Lead	32,400 euros
BMW X1 xDrive20d	automatic	Diesel	190 hp	Integral	39,900 euros
BMW X1 xDrive25d	automatic	Diesel	231 hp	Integral	44,400 euros
BMW X1 xDrive25i	automatic	Gasoline	231 hp	Integral	45,500 euros

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