The third-generation (U11) BMW X1 is now accessible with an inside combustion engine with the launch of the sDrive20i xLine, which retails for RM259,800 on-the-road with out insurance coverage, inclusive of a five-year prolonged guarantee and repair bundle.

Not like the absolutely electrical iX1 xDrive30 M Sport that was launched again in Might this 12 months, the petrol-powered variant of the most recent X1 is obtainable as a locally-assembled (CKD) mannequin from Kulim, Kedah – the second-generation F48 was additionally a CKD mannequin.

For the cash, you get a 2.0 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine that serves up 204 PS (201 hp or 150 kW) and 300 Nm of torque. In comparison with the earlier F48 of the identical variant stage, figures have gone up by 12 PS (12 hp or 9 kW) and 20 Nm.

Drive continues to be despatched to the entrance wheels through a seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch, with the entire setup able to a 0-100 km/h time of seven.6 seconds and a high pace of 236 km/h. The claimed gasoline financial system of the sDrive20i is 7.2 l/100 km.

Bigger than its predecessor, the U11 X1’s dimensions are as follows:

• Size: 4,500 mm (+53 mm)
• Width: 1,845 mm (+24 mm)
• Top: 1,642 mm (+44 mm)
• Wheelbase: 2,692 mm (+22 mm)
• Boot house: 476 litres, expandable to 1,527 litres with rear seats down

The CKD X1 will get the xLine styling bundle which options bumpers which have a extra rugged look in comparison with the sporty look of the M Sport on the iX1. Highlights embrace a kidney grille with a Pearl Chrome body and high-gloss black slats, an underride safety panel, chrome outer air consumption trim and Darkish Gray trim within the decrease apron.

Customary gear for this X1 consists of adaptive LED headlamps, 19-inch V-spoke type 867 bicolour light-alloy wheels, a ten.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a ten.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, BMW Working System 8, dual-zone local weather management, aluminium mesh impact trim, paddle shifters and My Modes.

As for driver help programs, each the Driving and Parking Assistant packages are included, which embrace Hill Begin Help, Velocity Limiter, Attentiveness Assistant, Lane Departure Warning with lively steering intervention, Entrance Collision and Left Flip Warnings – each with braking operate – in addition to the Evasion Assistant.

5 colors can be found for the CKD X1, particularly Black Sapphire, Alpine White, Cape York Inexperienced, Phytonic Blue and House Silver, all paired with black perforated Sensatec artificial leather-based upholstery and an anthracite headliner.

For a random level of commentary, the X1 sDrive20i xLine at RM259,800 is RM26,000 lower than the iX1 xDrive30 M Sport at RM285,800 (with the prolonged guarantee and repair bundle factored in), though the latter is an EV with extra energy in addition to all-wheel drive. Which one would you go for?

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