BMW X1 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | BMW |
Production | 2009–present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact luxury SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
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The BMW X1 is a line of subcompact luxury SUV 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]
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][5]
It is based on the same platform as the E90 3 Series[6] 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.[7]
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.[8] The original X1 sold 820,529 units.
The F48 X1 is the second- and current-generation model. It is built upon the front-wheel drive based UKL2 platform,[9] and is available in long-wheelbase and long-wheelbase hybrid variants in China.[10] The range consists of turbocharged 3-cylinder and 4-cylinder petrol and diesel engine options.[11] 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.[12]
The following are the production and sales figures for BMW X1 models:
Year | Production | Sales | ||
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Europe[13] | U.S.[14] | China[15] | ||
2009 | 8,499[16] | 8,925 | ||
2010 | 99,990[17] | 77,706 | ||
2011 | 126,429[18] | 83,086 | ||
2012 | 147,776[19] | 65,254 | 8,947 | 18,798 |
2013 | 161,353[20] | 64,313 | 26,512 | 22,913 |
2014 | 156,471[21] | 61,797 | 22,808 | 46,563 |
2015 | 120,011[22] | 42,107 | 14,420 | 41,200 |
2016 | 220,378[23] | 95,380 | 27,812 | 54,900 |
2017 | 286,743[24] | 118,051 | 30,826 | 90,574 |
2018 | 286,827[25] | 111,496 | 29,060 | 97,215 |
2019 | 266,124[26] | 108,507 | 17,815 | 97,364 |
2020 | 230,041[27] | 88,486 | 14,405 | 95,096 |
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW X1.
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