BMW is currently working on a small SUV that will mix a 1-series footprint with the X3’s four-wheel drive. The new model will be a direct competitor for the Volkswagen Tiguan, Mercedes GLK and Audi Q3. The compact SUV is planned for 2010. BMW has big hopes that the X1 will be a real success on the market, something in the style of the Toyota RAV4. The small SUV will be priced around $40.000.
The X1 will be like the "small brother" of the X3. It will be more aggressive and will target the younger buyers. It will stretch an estimated 170 inches, meaning about 10 inches shorter than the X3. Also comparing to the X3 the X1 will weight 440 lbs less, this will mean around 3384 lbs.
As usual for the BMW, the headlights will use optic fiber for the daytime running lights and xenon bulbs. In the same style as the X3, the 2010 X1 will feature at both the front and the back, the bumper units split into two levels. They will be clearly visible and predominantly painted in the body color. This also underlines the high quality and sporty but elegant appearance of the X1.
From the 1-Series the X1 will borrow the adaptive headlights and the cornering light function: two additional lights turn at speeds of between 22 and 40mph to further illuminate the direction of travel on a twisting road.
The large wheels and the suspension come from the X3. The underbody, the drive train, and the electronics will be taken from the 1-series. The X1 will be principally a four-seated, but since the rear chairs slidThe X-drive 4WD system will be lifted directly from the X3 SUV with drive trains and electronics coming from the 1-series. It will be powered by a range of engines from the 1 Series including four cylinder and six cylinder gas engines ranging from 145 to 220 hp. The X1 will also come with diesel engines.
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