BMW · 2015–2022

BMW F48

The BMW X1 (F48) is the second generation of the BMW X1 range of subcompact luxury crossover SUV. The F48 X1 was unveiled at the September 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, and later at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. Contrary to the previous generation which uses rear-wheel drive as standard, all models are now front-wheel drive based (marketed as sDrive) while also available with an optional all-wheel drive (xDrive).

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Predecessor: BMW E84 · Successor: BMW X1 (U11)

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Development and launch

The F48 X1 is based on the modular front-wheel-drive-based UKL2 platform that is shared between BMW and MINI models, instead of being based on the rear-wheel drive 3 Series Touring platform as with the previous generation X1. In comparison, the F48 X1 has a 90 mm (3.5 in) shorter wheelbase, and is 23 mm (0.9 in) wider, and 67 mm (2.6 in) taller compared to its predecessor. However, the new platform has allowed for increased interior legroom, headroom, and shoulder room. A long-wheelbase model for the Chinese market (F49 model code) was unveiled at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show, and features a 110 mm (4.3 in) longer wheelbase. Long-wheelbase models share the same engines and also introduced a new all-wheel drive hybrid model called the xDrive25Le. These models went on sale in May 2016. The xDrive25i is marketed as the xDrive28i in North American markets.

LCI

In May 2019, the facelifted LCI model was revealed on the official BMW website. Changes include new available LED headlights, bumpers (with LED taillights), new wheels, and a larger kidney grille reminiscent to other contemporary BMW models such as the F40 1 Series. The BMW X1 xDrive25e plug-in hybrid version was revealed in September 2019.

Equipment

All models get 17-inch alloy wheels, a roof rack, an electrically operated tailgate, a 6.5-inch iDrive system, cloth seats, and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats. The X1 is also offered in a Sport trim which adds sports seats, and in xLine and M Sport trim which adds heated leather seats. Available options include a panoramic sunroof, an upgraded iDrive Navigation Plus system with an 8.8-inch touch display, and a head-up display. Transmission. sDrive16d and 18i models are available with a 6-speed manual transmission, and sDrive18i models can be upgraded to a 6-speed Automatic Transmission for 2016 to 2017 and a 7-speed Steptronic dual clutch transmission (DCT) from 2018 onwards. The rest of the model range receives the 8-speed Steptronic automatic manufactured by Aisin (AWF8F35) as standard from 2016 to 2017, and sDrive20i models receive a Steptronic 7-speed DCT (similar to the 2018-up sDrive18i) from 2018 onwards, while the rest of the range still gets the same 8-speed Steptronic automatic. Infotainment. From 2018 onwards, all F48 X1s are equipped with the newer iDrive 6 infotainment operating system, replacing the iDrive 4 system found in the earlier cars. This also introduced a touchscreen display for cars equipped with navigation (for both 6UN Navigation Business 6.5” and 6UP Navigation Plus 8.8”), and those without navigation continued to be fitted with the older non-touchscreen 6.5” display found in the 2016-2017 X1s with either no navigation or 6UN Navigation Business. Visually the 6.5” displays can be identified with the screen bezels, a matte grey bezel that is raised around the screen indicates it is a non-touchscreen display, while the touchscreen displays have a smooth glossy black glass panel that is continuous with the screen. 8.8” displays are identically

Models

=== Petrol engines === *sold as xDrive28i in the United States, using the B46A20O0 variant of the B48 straight-4 engine. A front-wheel-drive ‘sDrive28i’ model with the same engine is also offered. In September 2019, BMW revealed the X1 xDrive25e plug-in hybrid model, which combines a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine with a 9.7 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and a 94 hp (70 kW; 95 PS) electric motor. The system output is 220 hp (164 kW; 223 PS) and 385 N⋅m (284 lb⋅ft) of torque. The petrol engine is paired with a 6-speed Steptronic automatic transmission. The pure electric range as per NEDC is 57 kilometres (35 mi). Diesel engines.

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Specifications

name: BMW X1
Manufacturer: BMW
Production: June 2015 – June 2022
Model years: 2016–2022
Assembly: Germany: Regensburg, Netherlands: Born (VDL Nedcar), China: Tiexi, Shenyang (BBA), India: Chennai (BMW India), Brazil: Araquari, Thailand: Rayong (BMW Thailand), Egypt: 6th of October City (BAG), Indonesia: Jakarta (Gaya Motor), Malaysia: Kulim, Kedah (Inokom), Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)
Designer: Calvin Luk
Class: Subcompact luxury crossover SUV
Body style: 5-door SUV
Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive, Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (xDrive)
Platform: BMW UKL platform
Related: BMW 1 Series (F52), BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45), BMW X2 (F39), Mini Countryman (F60), Mini Clubman (F54)
Engine: Petrol:, 1.5 L B38 turbo I3, 2.0 L B48 turbo I4, Petrol plug-in hybrid:, 1.5 L B38A15M0 turbo I3, Diesel:, 1.5 L B37 turbo I3, 2.0 L B47 turbo/twin-turbo I4
Transmission: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic (xDrive25e), 8-speed automatic Aisin AWF8F35, 7-speed DCT Getrag 7DCT300
Wheelbase: 2670 mm, 2780 mm (LWB)
Length: 4439 mm, 4565 mm (LWB)
Width: 1821 mm
Height: 1612 mm
Kerb weight: 1425 -
Predecessor: BMW X1 (E84)
Successor: BMW X1 (U11)
sp: uk

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