The third-generation BMW X1 arrived within the fourth quarter of final 12 months in sDrive18i and xDrive20i guises, and a brand new range-topper is about to hitch the vary later this 12 months.

UPDATE, 23/07/2023 – BMW Australia has priced the X1 M35i xDrive which is a brand new flagship within the vary. It’s on account of launch on the finish of this 12 months.

UPDATE, 10/03/2023 – BMW Australia has upped pricing of the X1 vary by as much as $6500. See article for particulars.

UPDATE, 12/12/2022 – The BMW X1 has been awarded a five-star ANCAP security ranking primarily based on testing carried out by Euro NCAP. The all-electric iX1 stays unrated.

UPDATE, 11/11/2022 06:00am – Our evaluation of the brand new BMW X1 is now dwell, you may test it out right here.

The BMW X1 vary opens at $60,400 earlier than on-roads for the front-wheel drive sDrive18i, topping out at $90,900 earlier than on-roads for the M35i.

The BMW X1 debuts BMW’s new Options on Demand, the place options like heated seats can be found on a subscription through the BMW ConnectedDrive retailer. Presently, these options encompass heated entrance seats (sDrive18i solely) and a heated steering wheel.

The brand new X1 options petrol engines solely in Australia, with BMW not confirming the diesel or plug-in hybrid choices for a neighborhood launch but. There’s the electrical iX1, nevertheless, that’s at present accessible in a single dual-motor all-wheel drive set-up.

Energy is up by 12kW and 10Nm within the sDrive18i, which continues to make use of a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine.

The xDrive20i successfully replaces the previous front-wheel drive sDrive20i and defunct all-wheel drive xDrive25i, and produces 9kW and 20Nm greater than the latter. Nevertheless, it’s down 10kW and 60Nm on the mild-hybrid xDrive23i bought in Europe.

The X1 has grown, measuring 53mm longer, 24mm wider and 44mm taller than its predecessor on a 22mm longer wheelbase. There’s additionally 35L extra boot area with the second row up.

BMW says the X1 makes use of the identical design precept as its predecessor for its entrance and rear axles, although the suspension and damping methods have been extensively upgraded with the intention of enhancing long-distance consolation.

Inside, the X1 and iX1 are the newest BMWs to obtain the model’s new BMW Working System 8 and the Curved Show, which includes a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system in a single show.

As within the new 2 Collection Energetic Tourer, which the X1 intently resembles inside, the iDrive controller has been eliminated, although the newest BMW OS helps higher use of voice prompts.

There are additionally slim air vents, a small gear selector, and a “floating” armrest with a management panel comprising key switchgear like the beginning button and the hazard lights.

On the base of the centre stack, you’ll discover cupholders, USB-C retailers, and an upright wi-fi telephone charger that means that you can see your telephone.

The X1 will go up in opposition to the Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA and Volvo XC40, whereas the iX1 battles the Mercedes-Benz EQA and Volvo XC40 Recharge.

Pricing

• 2023 BMW X1 sDrive18i xLine: $60,400
• 2023 BMW X1 xDrive20i xLine: $70,400
• 2023 BMW X1 xDrive20i M Sport: $73,400
• 2024 BMW X1 M35i xDrive: $90,900

All costs exclude on-road prices

Drivetrains

The 2023 BMW X1 sDrive18i makes use of a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine producing 115kW of energy and 230Nm of torque.

Energy is shipped to the entrance wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission. BMW claims a 0-100km/h time of 9.0 seconds.

The X1 xDrive20i makes use of a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 150kW and 300Nm of torque.

It includes a seven-speed dual-clutch auto and all-wheel drive, and has a claimed 0-100km/h time of seven.4 seconds.

The X1 M35i xDrive additionally packs a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine however produces 233kW and 400Nm. It’s mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch computerized with drive despatched by an all-wheel drive system.

BMW claims the X1 M35i xDrive can do the 0-100km/h dash in 5.4 seconds, making it the quickest petrol X1 ever bought right here.

Effectivity

The 2023 BMW X1 makes use of 6.5L/100km on the mixed cycle in sDrive18i guise, 7.4L/100km within the xDrive20i, and between 8.0 and eight.5L/100km (on the WLTP cycle) within the M35i xDrive.

Dimensions

The 2023 BMW X1 measures 4500mm lengthy, 1845mm broad, 1642mm tall and rides a 2692mm wheelbase.

It has 540L of boot area, increasing to 1600L with the second row folded.

Servicing and Guarantee

BMW has lastly made the shift to a five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee in Australia, which means its protection now aligns with what’s on supply at its luxurious rivals.

Upkeep is required each 12 months or 20,000 kilometres within the X1, and a five-year ‘Fundamental’ service plan will set you again $1800.

Security

The BMW X1 has been awarded a five-star ANCAP security ranking with a 2022 date stamp, primarily based on testing carried out by Euro NCAP. The all-electric iX1 stays untested and unrated.

It acquired 86 per cent for grownup occupant safety, 88 per cent for little one occupant safety, 76 per cent for susceptible street consumer safety, and 94 per cent for security help.

Customary security gear consists of:

• Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and bike owner detection
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Lane-keep help
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Protected exit warning
• Site visitors signal recognition
• Adaptive cruise management with cease/go
• Encompass-view digicam
• Entrance and rear parking sensors

Customary Gear

The sDrive18i comes customary with the next gear:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Adaptive LED headlights
• Energy tailgate
• Keyless entry and begin
• 10.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
• Satellite tv for pc navigation with augmented actuality view
• Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• BMW Dwell Cockpit Skilled
• Parking Assistant Plus
• Reversing Assistant
• Related Bundle Skilled
• Drive Recorder
• Mirror Bundle with anti-dazzle and auto-dipping features
• Head-up show
• Sensatec leatherette upholstery
• Sensatec-wrapped instrument panel
• Entrance sports activities seats
• Leather-based-wrapped steering wheel
• Twin-zone local weather management
• Automated headlights
• Rain-sensing wipers
• 4 x USB-C ports
• 2 x 12V energy retailers

The xDrive20i provides:

• 19-inch alloy wheels
• Heated entrance seats
• Energy entrance seats
• Driving Assistant Skilled with Steering and Lane Management Assistant

The M35i xDrive provides:

• 20-inch M mild alloy wheels (Y-spoke model)
• M Sport brakes with blue high-gloss calipers
• Excessive-gloss black roof rails
• 4 exhaust retailers
• Consolation Entry
• Digital Key Plus
• Panoramic glass sunroof
• 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
• M leather-based steering wheel
• Paddle shifters
• Entrance sports activities seats

Choices

The Enhancement pack ($4615 on sDrive18i, $4000 on xDrive20i) provides:

• Metallic paint
• Panoramic sunroof
• Harman/Kardon sound system
• Sliding rear seats
• Driving Assistant Skilled (sDrive18i)
• Energy entrance seats (sDrive18i)

The M Sport pack (xDrive20i solely, $3000) provides:

• 19-inch M Sport alloy wheels
• Adaptive M suspension
• M Aluminium Hexacube inside trim
• M leather-based steering wheel
• M excessive gloss Shadow Line trim
• M Excessive gloss roof rails

The no-cost M Sport Professional on the M35i xDrive provides:

• M Sport seats
• M Mild shadowline
• M seat belts
• M Sport brake system with pink calipers

A brand new M Compound brake system might be accessible on the M35i xDrive in early 2024, priced at $3000. It options four-piston, fixed-caliper brakes up entrance and single-piston, floating caliper models on the rear.

Colors

The BMW X1 vary, relying on the variant, is on the market within the following exterior paint colors:

• Alpine White
• Mineral White
• Black Sapphire
• Phytonic Blue
• M Portimao Blue (M Sport)
• Cape York Inexperienced
• San Remo Inexperienced
• Utah Orange
• BMW Particular person Storm Bay
• BMW Particular person Frozen Pure Gray

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