2011 BMW X1 gets two models and new engines

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By Brett Davis | October 20th, 2010

BMW has announced two new models with two new engines for the new BMW X1 compact Sports Activity Vehicles, both of which are petrol-powered.

The two new models will provide the BMW X1 with a new entry-level rear-drive variant – called the BMW X1 sDrive18i – and a new top spec four-wheel drive variant – called the BMW X1 xDrive25i.

Making up the new entry-level variant is a 2.0-litre four cylinder engine offering 110kW of power and 200Nm of torque. This package comes with a manual transmission as standard or with an optional automatic. It sprints (drives slowly) from 0-100km/h in 9.7 seconds.

BMW’s new X1 xDrive25i comes with a more potent 3.0-litre straight six engine offering 160kW of power and 280Nm of torque. This model is fitted with a six-speed automatic transmission as standard and sprints from 0-100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

BMW Group Australia Managing Director, Stavros Yallouridis, said about the cars,

“Many SAV customers enjoy the ride-height, load space and all-round practicality of a lifestyle vehicle without necessarily wanting all-terrain capabilities. For these customers, the new sDrive X1 models offer better fuel economy, even better on-road agility and exceptional value for money.”

BMW says the models are now available from your local BMW dealer. Prices are as follows, excluding on-road, dealer and stamp duty costs:

Model	MRLP incl. GST
BMW X1 sDrive18i with manual transmission	$43,500
BMW X1 sDrive20d with manual transmission	$49,300
BMW X1 xDrive20d with manual transmission	$52,700
BMW X1 xDrive25i with automatic transmission	$56,800
BMW X1 xDrive23d with automatic transmission	$59,280

Bob

“Sprints” to 100 km/h in 9.7 seconds? Really…

Hung Low

I smell BS here as well!

Anyway it is too small for families, too expensive for most young singles <25. So it is a niche market that this will appeal to!

Buzz

None of these add any value to the lineup

the top of the range x1 is still the 23d, even though it’s cheaper than this new 25i
Mythfrances

Thats so much money for a tiny car…whats the point? bet 90% of the buyers of this model are just BMW wanna-be
Chucky

$59,000 is roughly what they pay for a 335i in the UK (including their VAT of 18%). Makes these prices look ridiculous in comparison.

Devil’s Advocate

$59,000 would buy a two door M3 in the US which makes it even more ridiculous…

Shak

Has anyone been able to find a good use or intended purpose or target market for this car. because all i can think of is badge snobs who will simply drive it to the Coffee shop and park in Cycling lanes or NO PARKING spaces.

andronicus

…..thats a market right there.

Shak

hey i guess i did find one.

Dan

Both models have been on display at dealers for months now. There are even several examples of both 18i and 25i models on used car websites.

Why has BMW only chosen to announce them now?

Mark G

Agreed. The xDrive25 has been available since launch. I guess BMW are not selling too many and so decided to ‘re-launch’ it.

Mark G

The X1 3.0L six has been available since launch. This is NOT news.
moi

Where’s the manual for the 6 cylinder BMW?
Buzz

Where’s the X1 30d and 35i?

Ricky

Those engines will be reserved for the new X3 next year.

Jimmy James

this is actually a very good little machine…unfortunately the pricing is total comedy. Every model in the range is $8000 too much. Have a look on carsales or carpoint and you’ll see how many of these are sitting in dealers unsold. BMW in OZ are in for a rude shock in coming years if they do not sharpen their pencils.

Buzz

I thought these are popular? and bmw won’t discount if you try to bargain with them. No discount on the $4000 car wash.

davie

in the 3rd photo, the x1 looks strangely ill proportioned, like the bonnet is too long for the rest of the car.

might just be the photo angle?
sakegaby

…it’s interesting that BMW decided to open a new plant in Leipzig for X1, and not follow the US build path like X3-X5-X6……too many QC problems perhaps ??!!
Piglet

I think that’s cos X1 is based on 3 Series Touring platform and so is easier to build in Leipzig. That plus there may not be anymore factory space to build in US.
Andrew Juma

This thing is so ugly that it makes the 1 series range strangely palatable.
carl

for $60k there are many good 4×4 to buy. Those who will pay for that price will buy a bigger Toyota Kluger or the Prado.I think BMW have to reduce the price.
alchemist

I think its a good little city car, probably more suitable for europe. the price is also too much i reckon. the petrol engines are pretty much useless…seriously why wouldn’t you get the diesel

i’ve only seen one on the road so far