This autumn, the family of BMW X models will welcome its newest member, the X1 compact SUV crossover, fitting neatly under the X3 over the X5 and X6 brothers. For the United States, the X1 is expected to arrive in the calendar year 2011. Destined for a younger audience, the new BMW X1 compact proportions should give him the flexibility and versatility of compact cars (segment C, the average decrease) with the technical substance of a modern vehicle has made premium by the largest manufacturer luxury cars in the world. The body X1 is 4. 45 meters (175. 2 “) long, which is significantly longer than the other 1 Series models (4. 24 meters / 166. 9”pour the 3 – and 5 – The bodies of door or 4 . 36 meters / 171 7.”within the 1 Series coupe and cabriolet). Not surprisingly, it remains as short as 4. 57 meters 1. 79. 9”du big brother X3. Regarding the wheelbase The X1 has a dimension long enough for the Covenant (segment 2. 76 meters / 108. 7”). It is equal to the wheelbase Series 3 (the X1 is a variant of the platform 3 Series) , significantly longer than the wheelbase models Series 1 (2. 66 meters meters / 104. 7”) and slightly shorter than the 2. 79 / 110”empattement the X3 (more on the main external and internal dimensions of the new BMW X1). In practice, the rear seat comes with adjustable backrest (for angle) and folds into a 40/20/20 split, expanding the capacity of the compartment baggage from its original 420 liters to a maximum of 1,350 liters. Over and above the 5-passenger, an electrically operated panoramic glass roof is available as an option. According to the variant of the model, the X1 offers gasoline engines and diesel, rear wheel drive (versions sDrive) or all-wheel drive technology (Xdrive), as well as a range of features, including BMW EfficientDynamics Brake Energy Regeneration, Auto Start Stop, and an indicator developed gearshift . Standard features include three point inertia reel seatbelts all round, front airbags and side airbags and head to one side, the adaptive brake lights and driving lights of day. The options include Xenon headlamps, adaptive headlights and a high-Beam Assistant. X1 active safety equipment includes high-precision power steering (rack and pinion), high-performance brakes, dynamic stability control including dynamic control of traction and, optionally, control of enforcement acting on the brakes. In collaboration with the company and the optional navigation system Professional, the X1 is equipped with the latest generation of BMW iDrive including a controller and direct selection buttons on the center console screen integrated control panel buttons and starred in the control panel for air conditioning as standard. Sophisticated HiFi systems available as an alternative to the audio system fitted as standard, and Aux-In port is also featured as standard may be supplemented by a USB interface. Optional assistance systems for the driver and a wide range of BMW ConnectedDrive services are also available with the new model. The X1 will launch on engine and transmission variants include: *** xDrive28i X1: six-cylinder gasoline engine with composite magnesium / aluminum crankcase, double VANOS and VALVETRONIC. Capacity: 2996 cc, max output 190 kW/258 hp (255 hp) at 6600 rpm. Maximum torque: 310 Nm/228lb-ft from 2600 to 3000 rpm. Transmission: six-speed automatic. Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 6. 8 sec. Maximum speed: 205 km / h (127 mph). 230 km / h or 143 mph with optional taken at high speed-up. – Urban fuel consumption to EU standard: 13 ltr/100 kilometers (equal to 21. 7 mpg imp, 18. 1 MPG USA, 7. 7 km / liter ). Urban fuel autonomy (range) is estimated at 484 km (301 miles) with full fuel tank of 63 liters. – Extra-urban fuel consumption: 7 3. ltr/100 kilometers (equal to 38 . 7 mpg imp, 32. 2 mpg U.S., 13. 7 km / liter). Extra autonomy fuel in urban areas is 863 km (536 miles). – Fuel consumption combined: 9. 4 ltr/100 kilometers ( equal to 30. 0 mpg imp, 25. 0 mpg U.S., 10. 64 km / liter). Combined autonomous fuel is 670 km (416 miles). – CO2 emissions from the standard of the EU: 219 g /. km Emission standard: EU5. xDrive23d *** X1: diesel four-cylinder with crankcase while aluminum TwinPower BMW Turbo and direct injection common rail fuel. Displacement: 1995 cc, max output : 150 kW/204 hp (201 hp) at 4,400 rpm. Maximum torque: 400 pounds Nm/295-pi from 2000 to 2250 rpm. Transmission: six-speed automatic. Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 7 . 3 sec. Maximum speed: 205 km / h (127 mph). (223 kph or 138 mph with optional taken at high speed-up). – The urban consumption to EU standard: 7 8. ltr/100 kilometers (equal to 36. mpg Imp 2, 30. 1 MPG USA, 12. 8 km / liter). Urban fuel autonomy (range) is 782 km (485 miles) with full fuel tank 61 liters. – The Extra urban consumption: 5 5. ltr/100 kilometers (equal to 51. 3 mpg IMP, 42 7. mpg U.S., 18. 2 km / liter). Extra autonomy fuel in urban areas is 1109 km ( 689 miles). – fuel consumption: 6 3. ltr/100 kilometers (equal to 44. IMP 8 mpg, 37. 3 mpg U.S., 15. 8 km / liter). Combined autonomous fuel is 968 km (601 miles). – CO2 emissions: 167 g / km (EU5). xDrive20d *** X1: diesel four-cylinder all-aluminum crankcase, turbocharger with variable intake geometry and common rail direct fuel injection. Displacement: 1995 cc, max output 130 kW/177 hp (174 hp) at 4,000 rpm. Maximum torque: 350 lb.-ft. Nm/258 from 1750 to 3000 rpm. Transmission: six-speed manual or optional automatic six-speed. Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 8. 4 sec. Maximum speed: 205 km / h (127 mph). (213 km / h or 132 mph with optional high speed set-up). – Consumption urban (six-speed manual): 7. 0 ltr/100 kilometers (equal to 40. 3 mpg imp, 33 6. mpg U.S., 14. 2 km / liter). fuel in cities autonomy is 871 km (541 miles) with full fuel tank of 61 liters. Urbain (optional six-speed automatic): 7. 7 ltr/100 kilometers (equal to 36. 7 mpg imp, 30 5. mpg U.S., 12. 9 km / liter). autonomy fuel is 792 km (492 miles) with full fuel tank of 61 liters. – Consumption Extra Urban Cycle (six-speed manual): 5 1. ltr/100 kilometers (equal to 55. 3 mi / imp, 46. 1 MPG USA, 19. 6 km / liter). Extra autonomy fuel in urban areas is 1196 km (743 miles). Extra-urban (optional six-speed automatic): 5 4. ltr / 100 kilometers (equal to 52 3. mpg IMP, 43 5. mpg U.S., 18. 5 km / liter). autonomy fuel is 983 km (611 miles). – Combined fuel consumption (six-speed manual): 5 8. ltr/100 kilometers (equal to 48 6. mpg IMP, 40 5. mpg U.S., 17. 2 km / liter). Combined autonomous fuel is 1051 km (653 miles). combination (optional six-speed automatic): 6 2 . ltr/100 kilometers (equivalent to 45 5. mpg IMP, 37 9. mpg U.S., 16. 1 km / liter). Combined autonomous fuel is 983 km (611 miles). – CO2 emissions: 153 g / km (EU5). sDrive20d *** X1: Four-cylinder diesel engine with all crankcase aluminum, geometry turbocharger and variable intake common rail direct fuel injection. Displacement: 1995 cc, max output: 130 kW/177 hp (174 hp) at 4,000 rpm. Maximum torque: 350 lb-Nm/258 of 1750 ft at 3000 rpm. Transmission: six-speed manual. Acceleration 0-100 km / h 8. 1 sec. Maximum speed: 205 km / h (127 mph). (218 km / h or 135 mph at optional high speed set-up). – consumption in urban areas: 6 4. ltr/100 kilometers (equal to 44. 1 mpg imp, 36 7. mpg U.S., 15. 6 km / liter). urban autonomy fuel is 953 km (592 miles) with full fuel tank of 61 liters. – The Extra urban consumption in the standard of EU: 4 7. ltr/100 kilometers (equal to 60. 0 mpg imp, 50. 0 mpg U.S., 21. 2 km / liter). Extra urban fuel autonomy is 1297 km (806 miles). – consumption combined with the EU standard: 5 3. ltr/100 kilometers (equal to 53. 2 Imp mpg, 44. 3 mpg U.S., 18. 8 km / liter). combined fuel autonomy is 1150 km (715 miles). – CO2 emissions: 139 g / km (EU5). xDrive18d *** X1: diesel four-cylinder with crankcase while aluminum, geometry turbocharger and variable intake common rail direct fuel injection . Displacement: 1995 cc, max output: 105 kW/143 hp (141 hp) at 4,000 rpm. Maximum torque: 320 Nm/236 lb-ft from 1750 to 3000 rpm. Transmission: six-speed manual. Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 10. 1 sec. Maximum speed: 195 km / h (121 mph). – consumption in urban areas: 6 7. ltr/100 kilometers (equal to 42. 1 mpg imp, 35. 1 MPG USA, 14 9. / l km). fuel urban autonomy is 910 km (565 miles) with full fuel tank of 61 liters. – Extra fuel consumption in urban areas to the EU standard: 5 1 . ltr/100 kilometers (equal to 55. 3 mpg imp, 46. 1 MPG USA, 19. 6 km / liter). Extra autonomy fuel in urban areas is 1196 km (743 miles). – Mixed Use: 5 7 . ltr/100 kilometers (equal to 49. 5 mpg imp, 41. 2 mpg U.S., 17. 5 km / liter). Combined autonomous fuel is 1070 km (664 miles). – CO2 emissions: 150 g / km (EU5). sDrive18d *** X1: diesel four-cylinder with crankcase all-aluminum, turbocharged with variable intake geometry and common rail direct fuel injection. Displacement: 1995 cc, max output: 105 kW / 143 hp (141 hp) at 4,000 rpm. Maximum torque: 320 Nm/236 lb-ft from 1750 to 3000 rpm. Transmission: six-speed manual. Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 9. 6 sec. Maximum speed: 200 km / h (124 mph). – consumption in urban areas: 6 1. ltr/100 kilometers (equal to 46. 3 mpg IMP, 38 5. mpg U.S., 16. 4 km / liter). Urban autonomy of fuel is 1,000 km (621 miles) with full fuel tank of 61 liters. – The Extra urban consumption: 4 7. ltr/100 kilometers (equal to 60. 1 mpg imp, 50. 0 mpg USA, 21. 2 km / liter). Extra autonomy fuel in urban areas is 1297 km (806 miles). – Mixed Use: 5 2. ltr/100 kilometers (equal to 54. 3 mpg IMP, 45. 2 mpg USA, 19. 2 km / liter) with a range of fuel from 1173 km (728 miles). – CO2 emissions: 136 g / km (EU5).
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