BMW X1 compact SUV spied
October 16, 2008 by George Skentzos
A heavily camouflaged test mule lapping the Nurburgring has given us our first glimpse of BMW’s newest compact X1 SUV.
Though likely destined for the urban jungle, the X1 will be a full time four-wheel drive, sharing many features of its not-so-mini MINI off-roader.
It boasts a relatively identical footprint to the current Toyota RAV4, although this is where the similarities end, especially in regards to the price tag.
The cabin will share a high degree of commonality with the 1-series, complete with the latest iDrive and BMW’s signature swan-necked gearlever.
Like all BMW’s, it will also use the Efficient Dynamics system which utilises stop-start and alternator control technologies to improve economy and lower emissions.
A hybrid version of the X1 is an almost certainty, likely to carry over from the system currently in development for the new 7-Series.
Print it: 
I have seen some other pics of this car (at Carscoop.com) and I reckon its very unattractive.
That would be the X1 Concept, basically just BMW testing the waters with its design.
You can find it here.
http://www.caradvice.com.au/17.....al-images/
Why disguise the car a week or so after revealing the Concept at Paris? Sure some minor details might change, but I doubt anything major will change???
This would seem to be another example of the ongoing direction of a company that has yet to wake up to the fact that an endless range of SUVs is not the future.
And it’s proportions are all wrong.
I wouldn’t really call that camouflage, more like “Look at me, look at me!” paint!