BMW X1

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BMW X1
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BMW X1 (U11)
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Manufacturer BMW
Production2009–present
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact luxury crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout

The BMW X1 is a compact crossover SUV produced by the German automaker BMW since 2009. The first-generation X1 was based on the E90 3 Series and offered rear-wheel drive layout as standard. At its introduction in 2009, it was positioned as the smallest SUV in BMW line-up, below the X3 prior to the launch of the smaller X2. The X1 essentially is aiming a wider range of customers due to its smaller size, increased efficiency, and a lower price tag due to the all-wheel drive layout ( xDrive ) being optional.

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The second-generation X1 marked the switch to a front-wheel-drive-based layout using the UKL2 platform shared with the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and the Mini Countryman. [1] Despite its name, it is now only the second smallest SUV produced by BMW since the introduction of the X2. [2] The third and current generation was released in 2022.

First generation (E84; 2009)

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BMW X1 (E84)
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BMW X1 (E84)

The E84 X1 is the first-generation model and was originally presented as the BMW Concept X1 at the Paris Motor Show in 2008. [3] Development of the vehicle started in 2006 when BMW identified the need for a smaller and more efficient model in its SUV line-up as petrol prices were increasing. Due to the urgent need to produce the vehicle, development and pre-production time was shortened by 40 percent compared to previous X Series models. [4]

It is based on the same platform as the E90 3 Series [5] and features the same 2,760 mm (108.7 in) wheelbase. The X1 is the first BMW X Series to be available in the sDrive trim (two-wheel drive). It was not introduced to the United States until 2012. [6]

In 2013, the E84 X1 underwent a facelift, featuring restyled exterior and interior design elements, as well as the integration of BMW EfficientDynamics on all models. [7] The original X1 sold 820,529 units.

Second generation (F48/F49; 2016)

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BMW X1 (F48)
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BMW X1 (F48)

The F48 X1 is the second-generation model. It is built upon the front-wheel drive based UKL2 platform, [8] and is available in long-wheelbase and long-wheelbase hybrid variants in China. [9] The range consists of turbocharged 3-cylinder and 4-cylinder petrol and diesel engine options. [10] Base models are front-wheel drive (branded as sDrive), with all-wheel drive (xDrive) available as an option and is standard for some higher-end models. [11]

Third generation (U11/U12; 2022)

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BMW X1 (U11)
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BMW X1 (U11)

The U11 X1 is the third-generation model. It is built on the same UKL2 platform as the previous model, and now has a battery electric version called the iX1. Similar to the previous generation, AWD models are badged as xDrive. A range of petrol, diesel, and PHEV models are available. Like the previous model, a China-exclusive long-wheelbase model will be codenamed U12. [12]

Production and sales

The following are the production and sales figures for BMW X1 models:

YearProductionSales
Europe [13] U.S. [14] China [15] Brazil [16]
20098,499 [17] 8,925
201099,990 [18] 77,7061,821
2011126,429 [19] 83,0864,560
2012147,776 [20] 65,2548,94718,7982,625
2013161,353 [21] 64,31326,51222,9132,730
2014156,471 [22] 61,79722,80846,5632,170
2015120,011 [23] 42,10714,42041,2002,711
2016220,378 [24] 95,38027,81254,9003,440
2017286,743 [25] 118,05130,82690,5744,137
2018286,827 [26] 111,49629,06097,2153,735
2019266,124 [27] 108,50717,81597,3644,254
2020230,041 [28] 88,48614,40595,0963,168
2021N/A [29] 86,74918,25395,0893,607
20227,1033,480
20233,983

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