State-of-the-Art Interior Functionality
The higher seating
position and driver-centric cockpit design add to the intense driving
experience. This layout also provides convenient entry and gives the driver a
commanding view of the road. High-quality materials and striking surface
textures, plus iDrive for models equipped with an optional navigation system,
all reflect the premium-class quality of the BMW X1. Expressive graphic
elements, extensive trim panelling and dynamic styling create a sporty, youthful
aura in the BMW X1. Horizontal lines give the instrument panel a layered look
which continues into the door trim, accentuating the width of the instrument
panel as well as the general sense of spaciousness. The center control styling
creates a clear demarcation between the driver's and front passenger's areas.
The rear offers three full-size seats. One or more sections of the 40:20:40
split-folding rear seatback can be lowered to increase luggage capacity from 420
right up to 1,350 liters (14.8 to 47.6 cu. ft). At the detail level,
functionality is further enhanced by a wide range of trays, cupholders and
stowage compartments.
The Engine: New Benchmark in Efficiency and
Dynamism
BMW X models offer their own distinctive interpretation of
typical BMW driving pleasure. The BMW X1 xDrive28i combines this special driving
experience with efficiency that is unrivalled in this power class. As a result,
this new BMW X1 model offers sporty power delivery of a kind that was previously
confined to six-cylinder engines - but combines it with outstanding fuel
consumption and emissions performance.
It's all down to the
latest-generation 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol engine, which sets new
standards with its various innovative technologies.
The BMW X1
xDrive28i's powerplant achieves the twofold goal of BMW EfficientDynamics in
impressive style: it continuously raises the bar on driving pleasure, while at
the same time reducing fuel consumption and emissions. With a displacement of
1,997 cc and world-exclusive BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, incorporating
twin-scroll turbocharging, High Precision Injection, double-VANOS and
VALVETRONIC, it delivers maximum power of 245 hp at 5,000 rpm - 74 hp more than
the previous top-powered BMW 2.0-liter petrol engine.
First
Application of BMW TwinPower Turbo in a Four-Cylinder Engine
BMW
TwinPower Turbo technology gives the new four-cylinder engine the sort of power
which naturally aspirated engines can only achieve through more cylinders and
substantially larger displacement. The four-cylinder engine with its
all-aluminum crankcase, including a motor sport-derived bedplate, is lighter and
more compact than a six-cylinder engine of equivalent power.
This has direct
benefits for the efficiency of the BMW X1 xDrive28i and also, thanks to the
reduced front axle load, for agility.
The new engine offers more torque,
too, than the previous naturally aspirated engines. Rated torque of 258 lb-ft
(350 Newton meters), which comes on stream at just 1,250 rpm, ensures very good
low-end response. The vigorous power delivery, from only slightly above idling,
is a very seductive feature of this new engine, and the power climbs steadily
all the way to the upper area of the load range. The new BMW X1 xDrive28i has a
0 to 60 mph sprint time of 5.9 seconds (6.3 seconds with automatic
transmission). These times are an improvement of 0.7 seconds and 0.3 seconds
respectively on those for the previous model with six-speed automatic
transmission. The new BMW X1 xDrive28i hits a top speed of 149 mph.
The
turbocharger is a twin-scroll system. The exhaust streams leaving the two pairs
of cylinders are kept completely separate as they flow through the exhaust
manifold and the turbocharger, taking a spiral path to the turbine wheel. This
configuration results in very low exhaust back pressure at low engine rpm, and
allows the energy of the exhaust gas pulses to be optimally managed and
translated into powerful rotation of the turbine blades, without a response
delay. The result is instant throttle reaction and typical BMW fast-revving
performance.
VALVETRONIC, Double-VANOS and Direct Injection
The fully cylinder head-integrated VALVETRONIC variable valve control
system, and the double-VANOS variable intake and exhaust camshaft timing, have a
further positive impact on power development. The BMW X1 xDrive28i engine
features assembled intake and exhaust camshafts and a latest-generation
VALVETRONIC system which is even faster-acting thanks to an optimized stepper
motor with integrated sensor.
The new engine's unusually high efficiency,
for a turbocharged unit, is also down to the High Precision Injection petrol
direct-injection system. Centrally positioned between the valves, solenoid
injectors with a maximum injection pressure of 200 bar precisely control the
supply of fuel. The fuel is injected very close to the spark plug, resulting in
clean and homogeneous combustion. The cooling effect of the injected fuel also
results in a higher compression ratio than on turbocharged naturally aspirated
engines. This results in further efficiency improvements.
The efficiency
theme continues with a computer-controlled oil pump and an on-demand electric
coolant pump. Also, the new BMW X1 xDrive28i is specified as standard with a
six-speed manual transmission with Auto Start-Stop function. This system
automatically switches off the engine when the vehicle stops at crossroads or is
sitting in stationary traffic in order to prevent unnecessary idling and
wasteful use of fuel.
Optional Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission
The BMW X1 xDrive28i is equipped as standard with a six-speed manual
transmission. Optionally, the power can be managed by an eight-speed automatic
transmission. Innovative gear train design makes this transmission comparable in
size and weight to the previous six-speed automatic transmissions. The
additional ratios provide an appreciable improvement in driving comfort, sporty
performance and efficiency. Also optional are a sports leather steering wheel
and an M leather steering wheel, which both come with shift paddles which
allow the driver to operate the transmission manually yet still keep both hands
on the wheel. In typical M style, the right-hand paddle is used for changing up
and the left-hand paddle for changing down.
Best-in-Segment Agility,
Thanks to BMW xDrive
A variable drive power split between the front
and rear wheels, courtesy of the new BMW X1 xDrive28i's standard-fitted BMW
xDrive all-wheel-drive system, results in improved agility - and confident
traction away from unsurfaced roads. Via a transfer case with electronically
controlled multi-plate clutch, xDrive finely controls the drive power in line
with changing conditions, always sending the right amount of power to the axle
whose wheels have the best grip.
The permanent all-wheel-drive system is
integrated with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and with the engine management.
Wheel slip is detected at the very first signs by sensors at the wheels. The
system then responds with split-second speed by varying the drive split to
efficiently correct under- and oversteer at the earliest possible stage. During
cornering, more drive power is sent to the rear axle to improve manoeuvrability
and prevent understeer.
High-Performance Suspension Technology
The agile, precise, confident handling of the BMW X1 xDrive28i is a direct
result of its high-performance suspension technology and a very robust body
structure. The double-joint spring-strut thrust bar axle at the front and the
five-arm rear axle provide an optimal combination of ride quality and sporty
handling. The hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering system comes with precise power
assistance.
In part, the BMW X1 owes its extreme torsional rigidity to
intelligent use of high-tensile and ultra-high-tensile steels. Material choices,
and the positioning and geometry of struts, braces and other supporting members,
are designed for maximum crashworthiness, while also optimizing weight and
agility. Front and side airbags along with side curtain head airbags for the
front and rear rows of seats are standard specification. Three-point
inertia-reel belts are standard on all seats, with belt force limiters and belt
latch tensioners at the front.
The BMW X1's standard twin round
headlights also feature daytime running lights. The optional bi-xenon headlights
incorporate sidelights and daytime running lights. They are combined at the rear
with LED fibre optic technology which makes the L-shape of the tail-light
clusters stand out even more strikingly. Further options for the BMW X1 include
High-Beam Assistant, a rain sensor and Adaptive Headlights, which swivel in line
with the steering angle.
Optional Equipment
The everyday
practicality, driving pleasure and comfortable touring qualities which are
hallmarks of the BMW X1 can be expanded even further by a range of top-quality
optional equipment features. Roof rails, a storage compartment package and a tow
bar with removable ball head provide additional transport capacity. Interior
customization options include sports seats, seat heating, an interior lights
package and the large panorama glass roof. The powerful and efficient automatic
climate control system offers a choice of five different climate control modes
and maintains a pleasant temperature inside the vehicle at all times of year and
in all weather conditions. The standard-fitted audio system includes six
speakers, a CD drive and an AUX-IN connection for external audio devices.
Optionally, MP3 players and other data or music storage devices can be
integrated in the in-car entertainment system via a USB interface.
BMW X1
models equipped with the Business or Professional navigation system also feature
the new-generation iDrive operating system with centre console-mounted
Controller and direct selection buttons, functional bookmark buttons below the
climate control panel and a 6.5- or 8.8-inch Control Display. A wide range of
driver assistance systems and mobility services from
BMW ConnectedDrive are
also available. To supplement the optional sensor-equipped Park Distance Control
system, a further maneuvering aid can be specified - the optional rear-view
camera. BMW ConnectedDrive also offers in-car internet access and innovative
solutions for the integration of smartphones and external music players.
The optional apps from BMW ConnectedDrive offer an attractive extension of the
range of infotainment features in the BMW X1 as well. With this special option
Apple iPhone users can download free software from the Apple App Store that
allows them to select internet radio stations from around the world using the
iDrive system or to have the latest posts from their personal Facebook or
Twitter account shown on the car's Control Display. In addition, the online
services allow standardized messages to be sent from the car. Additional apps
and functions are set to follow in the future.
M Sports Package for
the BMW X1
Simultaneously with the market launch of the new BMW X1
xDrive28i in spring 2011, an M Sports package will make its debut in this
series. It will be available for all engine versions of the compact BMW X model
and comprises suspension, exterior and interior components specially developed
for this model. These features further enhance the vehicle's sporty and agile
driving qualities and give them a distinctive visual dimension as well. They
include sports suspension calibration and 17-inch double-spoke M alloy wheels
for even sharper driving dynamics. Alternatively, the M Sports package can be
supplied with 18-inch double-spoke M alloy wheels.
The M Sports package
for the BMW X1 also features an M Aerodynamics package, door sills with the "M"
logo and BMW Individual High Gloss Shadow Line trim for the side window
surrounds and roof rails. Also available in conjunction with the M Sports
package are the metallic exterior paint colors Alpine White, Le Mans Blue,
Sapphire Black, Space Grey, Vermillion Red and Mineral White.
Sports
seats upholstered in cloth/alcantara, an M leather-trimmed steering wheel with
multifunction buttons and an M footrest for the driver add to the driving
pleasure when the BMW X1 is equipped with the M Sports package. The high-end
sporty theme is capped off by a BMW Individual roof liner in Anthracite, dark
cross-brushed aluminum interior trim, the M gearshift lever for vehicles with
six-speed manual transmission and a leather handbrake lever gaiter.
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