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 sDrive18iwith manual transmission | $43,500 |
| BMW X1 sDrive20dwith manual transmission | $49,300 |
| BMW X1 xDrive20dwith manual transmission | $52,700 |
| BMW X1 xDrive25iwith automatic transmission | $56,800 |
| BMW X1 xDrive23dwith automatic transmission | $59,280 |
