BMW X1 (U11): Difference between revisions

{{Short description|Third generation of subcompact luxury crossover SUV}}

| production = October 2022 – present

| class = [[Subcompact luxury crossover SUV]]

| body_style = 5-door [[SUV]]

   | [[Dual-motor, four-wheel-drive]] (iX1 xDrive30)

   | [[Mini Countryman (U25)]]

   | '''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]:'''

| | transmission = {{ubl

  | Single-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]] (iX1)

  | 16.3 kWh [[lithium-ion]] (PHEV)

The third generation of the '''[[BMW X1]]''' consists of the '''U11''' (short wheelbase) and the '''U12''' (long wheelbase) [[subcompact luxury crossover SUV]]s. Continuing in the way of the previous generation, the U11 X1 is based on the modular [[BMW UKL2 platform|UKL2 platform]], which categorises compact, front-wheel drive based vehicles such as the [[BMW 2 Series Active Tourer#U06|2 Series Active Tourer]] hatchback and the [[Mini Countryman#U25|Mini Countryman]] crossover. The U11 offers a range of [[petrol engine|petrol]], [[diesel engine|diesel]], [[plug-in hybrid]], and [[battery electric vehicle|battery electric]] models. Specific petrol and diesel models utilize a [[mild hybrid]] powertrain.<ref name=BMWenAU>{{cite web|url=https://www.bmw.com/en-au/models/x-series/x1-suv/showroom/x1.html|title=The New X1|website=BMW}}</ref>

Undifferentiated from the previous generation, front-wheel drive models are marketed ''[[sDrive]]'', whereas all-wheel drive models are marketed as ''[[xDrive]]''. The vehicle measures {{convert|4500|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}, which is {{cvt|61|mm}} longer than its predecessor. Long wheelbase models are marketed exclusively in the Chinese market, and is currently {{convert|4616|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}, which is {{cvt|51|mm}} longer than the previous LWB model.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bmwblog.com/2022/12/21/long-wheelbase-bmw-x1-china-launch-2023/|title=Next-Gen Long-Wheelbase BMW X1 For China Due 2023 With Two iX1 Models|first=Adrian|last=Padeanu|website=BMW Blog}}</ref>

The third-generation X1 was revealed on 1 June 2022, and launched on October 2022 for select markets.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.drive.com.au/news/2023-bmw-x1-ix1-revealed/|title=2023 BMW X1 revealed with electric iX1 option, confirmed for Australia|website=Drive|location=Australia|first=Alex|last=Misoyannis}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://drives.today/news/934/tech/the-x-tra-one-2023-bmw-x1-u11.html|title=The X-Tra one 2023 BMW X1 U11|website=DrivesToday}}</ref> Officially longer than the F48 and E84, the U11 is roughly 70mm shorter than the [[BMW X3#E83|Mk1 X3]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autodaily.com.au/2023-bmw-x1-review/|website=Automotive Daily|title=2023 BMW X1 Review}}</ref> [[BMW]] predicts 41 per cent of the X1s will be petrol models, while 31 per cent will be battery electric, leaving the remainder to be the plug-in hybrid and diesel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/bmw/x1|title=BMW X1 review|website=Top Gear}}</ref>

For plug-in hybrid models, charging via an [[alternating current|AC]] charger (using a [[Type 2 connector]]) can handle a capacity of 7.4 [[kilowatts]] will take a total of 2.5 hours, down from 3.2 hours.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://paultan.org/2022/09/28/2022-bmw-x1-u11-suv-gains-sdrive20i-xdrive20d-variants-xdrive25e-and-xdrive30e-phevs-detailed/|title=2022 BMW X1 – U11 SUV gains sDrive20i, xDrive20d variants; xDrive25e and xDrive30e PHEVs detailed|website=paultan.org|first=Gerard|last=Lee}}</ref> Because of the fifth generation BMW eDrive technology, PHEV models receive more fully-electric range compared to the previous generation. 25e PHEV model, the [[Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure|WLTP]]-rated range extends from {{cvt|71|-|83|km}}.<ref name=TechData>{{cite web|url=https://www.bmw.com.cy/en/all-models/x-series/X1/2022/bmw-X1-technical-data.html#tab-0|title=BMW X1: Engines and Technical Data}}</ref> For the 30e PHEV, the [[Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure|WLTP]]-rated range extends from {{cvt|70|-|82|km}}.<ref name=TechData/>

 

An M Sport package is available that adds adaptive suspension (available for the first time on the X1), a lower ride height, and interior and exterior styling elements. The package also includes sport seats and launch control with paddle shifters on the M-Sport steering wheel.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tsui |first=Chris |title=2023 BMW X1 Adds New Looks, Big Screens For Small SUV |url=https://www.thedrive.com/news/2023-bmw-x1-adds-new-looks-big-screens-for-small-suv |access-date=2022-11-07 |website=The Drive |language=en}}</ref>

 

File:2022 BMW X1 sDrive18d M Sport MHEV Automatic 2.0 Rear.jpg|Rear view

File:BMW U11 BEV iX1 xDrive30 M Sport Sensatec Mocha (1).jpg|Interior

== Features ==

Heated front seats are available on the sDrive18i, as well as a heated steering wheel which is available via a subscription on the [[ConnectedDrive|BMW ConnectedDrive]] store. For the X1 sold in the US, the optional Active Seats with Lumbar Support includes massaging seat function for both front seats. Massaging seat intensity and timer can only be controlled from the touchscreen.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/bmw/x1/interior|title=BMW X1 review|publisher=Top Gear}}</ref> Models in the US receive dual-zone automatic climate control, ambient interior lighting, and a power liftgate. A panoramic sunroof is part of the Convenience package.

 

BMW has introduced the new, dual-screen "Curved Display" onto the X1, which combines a 10.25-inch digital dial display, and a high-definition 10.7-inch infotainment screen which run the eighth generation [[BMW iDrive]] infotainment system. Navigation, [[Apple CarPlay]], [[Android Auto]], and the [[Sirius XM]] satellite radio is standard for all models. [[Wireless]] charging is standard on the Convenience package. For the Premium package, the X1 receives [[Harman Kardon]] audio system, 360° camera, and a [[head-up display]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/bmw/x1-2023|title=2023 BMW X1|first=Drew|last=Dorian|website=Car and Driver}}</ref>

Safety systems consist of: the Driving Assistant Professional which maintains speed, lane, and distance, Parking Assistant Plus, which conveniences parking in tighter spots, and the Reversing Assistant, which remembers steering movements for the previous 50 metres and can automatically return the vehicle precisely to the previously travelled path.<ref name=BMWenAU/>

Wheel sizes in the US range from 19- to 20-inch, however in Australia, sizes range from 18- to 19-inch.

The X1 arrived in Europe in late 2022 which includes all model except the sDrive16i. Prices in the UK start at £27,390, and end at £49,695.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/bmw/x1|title=BMW X1 review|publisher=Top Gear|access-date=August 5, 2023}}</ref>

The X1 had arrived in Australia in the final quarter of 2022 with sDrive18i and xDrive20i models. Prices start at AU$60,400 for the entry level sDrive18i, and end at the AU$73,400 xDrive20i M Sport.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.carexpert.com.au/bmw/x1|title=2023 BMW X1|publisher=CarExpert}}</ref> Packages consist of the Enhancement Package, available on the sDrive18i and xDrive20i, and the M Sport Package, available only on the xDrive20i.

=== North America ===

The X1 had arrived in the US in the final quarter of 2022. Models at launch in 2023 consisted only of the xDrive28i, but in 2024, the M35i had joined the lineup. Its starting price is US$38,600, and all models use an [[all-wheel drive]] layout.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2022/05/2023-bmw-x1-comes-with-all-wheel-drive-and-4-cyl-engine-as-standard-starts-from-38600/|title=2023 BMW X1 Is Bigger, Better Looking And Starts From $38,600|first=Sam|last=Smith|publisher=CarScoops|access-date=August 5, 2023}}</ref> Packages include the Premium and Convenience.

=== China ===

The X1 range in China consists of the long wheelbase U12 model. The models consist of the sDrive18Li, sDrive20Li, and xDrive20Li and the [[battery electric vehicle|battery electric]] xDrive30L are available, and the front-wheel drive iX1, the 'eDrive25L', and is scheduled for March 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bmwblog.com/2022/12/21/long-wheelbase-bmw-x1-china-launch-2023/|title=Next-Gen Long-Wheelbase BMW X1 For China Due 2023 With Two iX1 Models|access-date=|publisher=BMW Blog|first=Adrian|last=Padeanu}}</ref>

=== India ===

The X1 was launched in India on 28 January 2023, and is locally manufactured at BMW’s Chennai factory. Both petrol and diesel engines are available with price range starting at INR 45,90,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/new-bmw-x1-launched-at-rs-4595-lakh-427007|title=New BMW X1 launched at Rs 45.90 lakh|access-date=|publisher=Autocar}}</ref>

== Powertrain ==

Models for specific Asian and African countries start at the sDrive16i model which uses a [[front-wheel drive]] layout, and has an output of output of {{cvt|122|hp}} and {{cvt|230|Nm}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bmw.com.sg/en/all-models/x-series/X1/2022/bmw-x1-overview.html|title=BMW X1|location=Singapore|website=BMW}}</ref> For most countries, models start at the sDrive18i, which has an output of {{cvt|136|hp}} and {{cvt|230|Nm}}, and the sDrive20i which has an output of {{cvt|170|hp}} and {{cvt|240|Nm}}. Both models use a {{cvt|1499|cc|L|1|abbr=on}} [[BMW B38|B38]] [[inline-three]] [[turbocharged]] engine. The xDrive23i uses a [[BMW B48|B48]] [[inline-four]] turbocharged mild hybrid powertrain, and uses an [[all-wheel drive]] layout. It has an output of {{cvt|218|hp}} and {{cvt|320|Nm}}.<ref name=CI>{{cite web|url=https://www.car.info/en-se/bmw/x1/x1-u11-27007787|title=BMW X1 U11 2023 -|website=Car.Info}}</ref>

Diesel models consist of the sDrive18d, which has an output of {{cvt|150|hp}} and {{cvt|360|Nm}}, the xDrive20d, which has an output of {{cvt|163|hp}} and {{cvt|360|Nm}}, and the xDrive23d which has an output of {{cvt|211|hp}} and {{cvt|400|Nm}}. All diesel models use a [[BMW B47|B47]] [[twin turbo]] inline-four engine. PHEV models consist of the xDrive25e which has an output of {{cvt|245|hp}} and {{cvt|230|Nm}}, and the xDrive30e with an output of {{cvt|326|hp}} and {{cvt|494|Nm}} which both use a B38 engine inline-three turbocharged engine, combined with a [[PMSM|permanent-magnet synchronous]] motor.<ref name=CI/>

 

Mild hybrid models utilize a 48-volt mild hybrid which includes an electric motor/power-booster rated at {{cvt|19|hp}} and {{cvt|55|Nm}}. The mild hybrid system also features a 20 [[Ampere-hour|Ah]] battery in the luggage compartment, which was added to increase efficiency and power delivery.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://paultan.org/2022/09/26/2022-bmw-u11-x1-international-media-launch-gallery/|title=2022 BMW X1 – additional photos of all-new U11 SUV, including petrol, diesel variants and first-ever iX1 EV|website=Paul Tan's Automotive News|first=Gerard|last=Lee}}</ref>

 

All models except the iX1 use a 7-speed [[Steptronic]] [[automatic transmission]].

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left; font-size:80%;"

!Model

!Engine code

!Displacement

! width="17%" |Power

! width="17%" |Torque

!Combined system output

!Top speed

!{{cvt|0-100|kph}}

!Transmission

!Layout

![[Petrol engine|Petrol]]

|sDrive16i

|''[[BMW B38|B38]]''

|{{convert|1499|cc|L|1|abbr=on}} [[Straight-three engine|I3]] [[turbocharger|turbo]]

|{{convert|91|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} @&nbsp;4,400-6,500&nbsp;rpm

|{{cvt|230|Nm|kgm lbft|sigfig=3}} @&nbsp;1,500-4,000&nbsp;rpm

| -

| -

| -

| {{cvt|200|kph}}

|[[Front-wheel drive|FWD]]

| rowspan="3" |2023–present

! rowspan="2" |Petrol

| rowspan="2" |sDrive18i

| rowspan="2" |''[[BMW B38|B38]]''

| rowspan="2" |{{convert|1499|cc|L|1|abbr=on}} [[Straight-three engine|I3]] [[turbocharger|turbo]]

|{{convert|100|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} @&nbsp;4,400-6,500&nbsp;rpm

|{{cvt|230|Nm|kgm lbft|sigfig=3}} @&nbsp;1,500-4,000&nbsp;rpm

| -

| -

| -

| {{cvt|208|kph}}

| rowspan="2" |FWD

|{{cvt|230|Nm|kgm lbft|sigfig=3}} @&nbsp;1,500-4,600&nbsp;rpm

| -

|9 sec<ref>{{Cite web |title=BMW X1 (U11): Engines & technical data |url=https://www.bmw.co.th/en/all-models/x-series/X1/2022/bmw-X1-technical-data.html#tab-1 |website=BMW Thailand}}</ref>

!Petrol [[mild hybrid]]

|sDrive20i

|''B38''

|{{convert|1499|cc|L|1|abbr=on}} I3 turbo

|{{convert|125|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} @&nbsp;4,700-6,500&nbsp;rpm

---- Motor: {{convert|14|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}}

|{{cvt|240|Nm|kgm lbft|sigfig=3}} @&nbsp;1,500-4,000&nbsp;rpm

---- Motor: {{cvt|55|Nm|kgm lbft|sigfig=3}}

| -

| rowspan="2" | 48{{Nbsp}}V power booster

| rowspan="2" | 20{{Nbsp}}[[Ampere-hour|Ah]] rear battery

|FWD

|2023–present

!Petrol mild hybrid

|xDrive23i

|''[[BMW B48|B48]]''

|{{convert|1998|cc|L|1|abbr=on}} [[Straight-three engine|I4]] [[turbocharger|turbo]]

|{{convert|160|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} @&nbsp;5,000-6,500&nbsp;rpm

---- Motor: {{convert|14|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}}

|{{cvt|320|Nm|kgm lbft|sigfig=3}} @&nbsp;1,500-4,000&nbsp;rpm

---- Motor: {{cvt|55|Nm|kgm lbft|sigfig=3}}

| -

| rowspan="2" |[[All-wheel drive|AWD]]

|2023–present

!Petrol

|M35i

|''B48''

|{{convert|1998|cc|L|1|abbr=on}} I4 turbo

|{{convert|221|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}}*  @&nbsp;5,750-6,500&nbsp;rpm

|{{cvt|400|Nm|kgm lbft|sigfig=3}} @&nbsp;2,000-4,500&nbsp;rpm

| {{cvt|250|kph}}

! rowspan="2" |[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]

| rowspan="2" |sDrive18d

| rowspan="2" |2023–present

! rowspan="2" |Diesel mild hybrid

| rowspan="2" |2023–present

! rowspan="2" |Diesel mild hybrid

| rowspan="2" |xDrive23d

| rowspan="2" |''B47''

| rowspan="2" |{{convert|1995|cc|L|1|abbr=on}} I4 turbo

| rowspan="2" |{{convert|155|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} @&nbsp;4,000&nbsp;rpm

---- Motor: {{convert|14|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}}

| rowspan="2" |{{cvt|400|Nm|kgm lbft|sigfig=3}} @&nbsp;1,500-2,750&nbsp;rpm

---- Motor: {{cvt|55|Nm|kgm lbft|sigfig=3}}

| rowspan="2" | -

| rowspan="2" | {{cvt|225|kph}}

| rowspan="2" | 7.4 sec

| rowspan="2" |2023–present

! rowspan="2" |Petrol [[plug-in hybrid]]

| rowspan="1" |2023–present

 

!Petrol plug-in hybrid

|xDrive30e

|Engine: N/A

---- Motor: {{convert|130|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}}

| Engine: N/A

---- Motor: {{cvt|247|Nm|kgm lbft|sigfig=3}}

| {{convert|240|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}}

| {{cvt|205|kph}}

| 10.5 sec

|2023–present

 

The '''BMW iX1''', which is a [[battery electric vehicle|battery electric]] version of the X1 U11. The iX1 had released on 11 November 2022, as a singular model, the xDrive30. The xDrive30 features a 64.7 [[kWh]] lithium-ion battery, and dual motors for placed at each axle for an [[all-wheel drive]] layout. Its combined output is {{cvt|313|hp}} and {{cvt|494|Nm}} of power and torque respectively.

 

In September 2023, a front-wheel drive model, known as the "eDrive20" was introduced. It features one single motor, and has an output of {{cvt|204|hp}} and {{cvt|247|Nm}}. Its battery remains a 64.7 kWh lithium-ion.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/x1/352863/new-bmw-ix1-electric-range-boosted-296-miles-edrive20-version|title=New BMW iX1: electric range boosted to 296 miles by eDrive20 version|website=AutoExpress}}</ref> All iX1 models feature an optional cyan exterior trim, with a drag coefficient of 0.26. Top speed for the eDrive20 is {{cvt|170|kph}}, however for the xDrive30, its top speed is {{cvt|180|kph}}. Charging for the xDrive30 using an [[alternating current|AC]] charger (0-100%) takes 6.5 hours with a charging capacity of 11 kW. Using a [[direct current|DC]] fast-charger, charging for the xDrive30 (0-80%) takes 29 minutes with a capacity of 130 kW.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.car.info/en-se/bmw/x1/x1-27007837/specs|title=Specifications for BMW iX1 xDrive30 Single Speed 313ps, (2023 - )|website=Car.info}}</ref>

 

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left; font-size:80%;"

!colspan=14|iX1

!Top speed

!{{cvt|0-100|kph}}

! rowspan="2" |[[Battery electric vehicle|Battery electric]]

| rowspan="2" | {{cvt|430|-|475|km}}^WLTP

| rowspan="2" | {{convert|204|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}

| rowspan="2" | {{cvt|247|Nm|kgm lbft|sigfig=3}}

| rowspan="2" |8.6 sec

| rowspan="1" |2023-present

! rowspan="2" |Battery electric

| rowspan="2" | M170SF (front)<br>M170SR (rear)

| rowspan="2" | {{cvt|417|-|440|km}}^WLTP

| rowspan="2" |[[All-wheel drive|AWD]]

| rowspan="1" |2022-present

== References ==