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BMW X1 SUV: Full Details

Beemerfan — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:10:27 +0000

Despite the crazy financial crisis that has crippled a handful of carmakers, BMW gets busy with new models and versions. In particular, the BMW X1 SUV falls is the carmaker’s pioneer in the compact SUV category, which at present time has the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 as the front liners.

The X1 will be made available in AWD and RWD configurations. It also comes with 4 engine choices—three diesels and one petrol engines. In terms of fuel-efficiency, the RWD sDrive18d has a maximum of 45.2mpg fuel economy and a maximum speed of 124mph. The X1 will make its debut entrance in Europe this coming fall and will go on sale in the US sometime in 2011 but with only the initial two petrol power trains.

Of course, the X1 models will all carry the EfficientDynamics to help lower emission rates and to maximize fuel efficiency. Along with this is the engine’s stop-start mechanism, gearshift indicator, and brake energy regeneration.

The first few models will be having 258HP of power and 228lb-ft of torque that comes with the xDrive28i 3.0L petrol engine. With this engine, the X1 can go from 0-62mph in 6.8 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 127mph. The xDrive23d has a 204HP and 295lb-ft of torque. The xDrive20d and sDrive20d engines will have 177HP and 258lb-ft of torque. Lastly, the xDrive18d and sDrive18d engines carry 143HP and 236lb-ft of torque.

The front lights will look like those of the 5-Series GT while the rear lights will take after the 7-Series sedan. Recent photos confirm that the exterior of the X1 didn’t change much as the Concept X1 debuted in the 2008 Paris Motor Show.

BMW X1 – Concept Car

Beemerfan — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:39:35 +0000

We’ve seen the BMW X3 & X5 SUV’s and now BMW is preparing production of yet another baby SUV called the X1. When looking at these photos I found thanks to Wheeltronix I have to say I think it’s the most beautiful SUV beemercompany has ever designed…

“The X1 will be manufactured on a new platform resulting from that of the 1-Series; the engine line-up will feature the 120i (170bhp) and 130i (265bhp) petrol units, and 120d (177bhp) and 123d (204bhp) Diesels, with BMW’s xDrive four-wheel-drive system.“

I’ll be road-testing this one as soon as it comes out because I really love the look. Keep your eyes on the blog!

AC Schnitzer BMW X6

Beemerfan — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:48:48 +0000

German tuner AC Schnitzer has just released their own little version of the already-very-popular BMW X6 SUV/Coupe and I have to say they’ve done an excellent job in keeping with the distinct lines yet improving on the not-so-pimpy image.

Yes, this car isn’t meant for lawyers or businessmen, but any pimp/playa will look absolutely “dope” in this one. Haha!

(that’s the only ghetto slang you’ll EVER get on BMW talk, that’s a promise).

The pics:

More pics in Wheeltronix‘ post titled AC Schnitzer news: The tuned BMW X6

2009 BMW X6 – More Photos!

Beemerfan — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:14:02 +0000

Found more photos of the 2009 BMW X6 on Jalopnik and as I’m assuming they didn’t take them themselves I’m here to spread the wealth… More on their post!

SICK!

BMW X6: An SUV or a Coupe?

Beemerfan — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 12:57:17 +0000

This is true genius design. The brand new BMW X6 is one of those things you’re looking at and start thinking: “How do I classify this wonderful thing? Is this an SUV? Is this a coupe? Is this something I can ever stop loving?”.

The answers are: you can’t, yes, yes and no.

Yes, this is an SUV. Yes, this is a coupe — and oh my lord yes it’s a German piece of pure decadent love.

I’m SO getting me one.

Click here to view the embedded video.

What to expect? 400+hp twin turbo V8 and 0-60justover 5 seconds… Not bad aye?