All-new BMW X1 Is Heading To SA [w/video]

An all-new BMW X1 was revealed for the very to start with time these days. The smallest member of the BMW X SUV family members will be creating its way to South Africa in advance of the 12 months is out. Even more intriguing is the actuality that BMW SA will insert an all-electric powered edition early in the new year.

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Less than the radar

It appears as even though the X1 flies beneath the radar in SA when its larger sized siblings, the X3 and X5 appear to be to get a lot extra notice. Having said that, that is likely to improve with the arrival of the all-new BMW X1. The third-era product appears to be to be bolder in execution, more self-confident in overall look, additional grown up. 

These impressions are underline by a substantial grille and strong, squared-off profile with an elongated roofline. All design variants appear as standard with 18-inch mild-alloy wheels. Buyers can choose from two reliable and 10 metallic shades for the exterior paint complete – which include a matt paint solution from BMW Specific for the 1st time.

As envisioned the newest member of the X household has grown in stature, way too. It is for a longer time, taller and wider. BMW has also improved the wheelbase, which must result in extra legroom for all occupants. 

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Upgraded cabin

Section of ‘growing up’ usually means that the all-new BMW X1 has an upmarket interior and quite a few things additional to the common characteristics list. One particular of the highlights of the interior is the newest-technology of the BMW iDrive process and curved exhibit. It includes a screen grouping formed by a 10,25-inch info display forward of the driver. In addition there is a control exhibit with a monitor diagonal of 10,7 inches. 

Standard merchandise contain twin-zone automatic weather regulate, a activity leather steering wheel and BMW maps as standard. Furthermore, there is computerized headlight activation and four USB-C ports and two 12V energy sockets.

Motor line-up

BMW SA has confirmed 3 powertrains for the new vary. The BMW X1 sDrive18i has a 1,5-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged engine that develops 100 kW/230 N.m. An sDrive18d is powered by a 2,-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel. This engine generates 110 kW/360 N.m. In both equally conditions drive is despatched to the front wheels by way of a seven-velocity automated transmission.

Early subsequent yr the iX1 xDrive30 will be added to the vary. This variant is an all-electric design that is powered by a 67,4 kWh battery pack. Electricity is sent to two electrical motors, one particular at each and every conclude. Blended output of the method is 230 kW with 494 N.m of torque obtainable from the instant the motors begin turning. BMW suggests that the iX1 xDrive30 has a array of involving 413 and 438 km. 

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