BMW X1

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BMW X1
2018 BMW X1 xDrive18D Sport 2.0.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerBMW
Production2009–present
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact luxury crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
  • Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (E84)
  • Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (F48)
  • Front-engine, four-wheel-drive

The BMW X1 is a line of subcompact luxury crossovers produced by BMW. Debuted in 2009, the first-generation X1 has been based on the E90 3 Series and offers rear-wheel drive layout as standard. At its introduction, it was positioned as the smallest SUV in BMW line-up below the X3, aiming a wider range of customers due to its smaller size, increased efficiency, and a lower price tag due to the all-wheel drive layout (xDrive) being optional.

The second-generation X1 marked the switch to the front-wheel drive-based layout by using the UKL2 platform shared with the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and the Mini Countryman.[1] Despite its name, it is currently only the second smallest SUV produced by BMW since the introduction of the X2.[2]

First generation (E84; 2009)[]

Main article: BMW X1 (E84)
BMW X1 (E84)
BMW X1 (E84)

The E84 X1 is the first-generation model and was originally presented as the BMW Concept X1 at the Paris Motor Show in 2008.[3] Development of the vehicle started in 2006 when BMW identified the need for a smaller and more efficient model in its SUV line-up as petrol prices were increasing. Due to the urgent need to produce the vehicle, development and pre-production time was shortened by 40 percent compared to previous X Series models.[4]

It is based on the same platform as the E90 3 Series[5] and features the same 2,760 mm (109 in) wheelbase. The X1 is the first BMW X Series to be available in the sDrive trim (two-wheel drive). It was not introduced to the United States until 2012.[6]

In 2013, the E84 X1 underwent a facelift, featuring restyled exterior and interior design elements, as well as the integration of BMW EfficientDynamics on all models.[7] The original X1 sold 820,529 units.

Second generation (F48; 2015)[]

Main article: BMW X1 (F48)
BMW X1 (F48)
BMW X1 (F48)

The F48 X1 is the second- and current-generation model. It is built upon the front-wheel drive based UKL2 platform,[8] and is available in long-wheelbase and long-wheelbase hybrid variants in China.[9] The range consists of turbocharged 3-cylinder and 4-cylinder petrol and diesel engine options.[10] Base models are front-wheel drive (branded as sDrive), with all-wheel drive (xDrive) available as an option and is standard for some higher-end models.[11]

Production and sales[]

The following are the production and sales figures for BMW X1 models:

Year Production Sales
Europe[12] U.S.[13] China[14]
2009 8,499[15] 8,925
2010 99,990[16] 77,706
2011 126,429[17] 83,086
2012 147,776[18] 65,254 8,947 18,798
2013 161,353[19] 64,313 26,512 22,913
2014 156,471[20] 61,797 22,808 46,563
2015 120,011[21] 42,107 14,420 41,200
2016 220,378[22] 95,380 27,812 54,900
2017 286,743[23] 118,051 30,826 90,574
2018 286,827[24] 111,496 29,060 97,215
2019 266,124[25] 108,507 17,815 97,364
2020 230,041[26] 88,486 14,405 95,096

References[]

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  26. ^ "BMW Group Report 2020" (PDF). BMW Group (Report). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-03-19. Retrieved 2021-03-24.

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