BMW X1
BMW X1 (U11)
Overview
ManufacturerBMW
Production2009–present
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact luxury crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout

The BMW X1 is a line of cars produced by German marque BMW since 2009. It is in the subcompact luxury crossover class, and 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.

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)

Main article: BMW X1 (E84)
BMW X1 (E84)
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)

Main article: BMW X1 (F48)
BMW X1 (F48)
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)

Main article: BMW X1 (U11)
BMW X1 (U11)
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:

Year Production Sales
Europe[13] U.S.[14] China[15]
2009 8,499[16] 8,925
2010 99,990[17] 77,706
2011 126,429[18] 83,086
2012 147,776[19] 65,254 8,947 18,798
2013 161,353[20] 64,313 26,512 22,913
2014 156,471[21] 61,797 22,808 46,563
2015 120,011[22] 42,107 14,420 41,200
2016 220,378[23] 95,380 27,812 54,900
2017 286,743[24] 118,051 30,826 90,574
2018 286,827[25] 111,496 29,060 97,215
2019 266,124[26] 108,507 17,815 97,364
2020 230,041[27] 88,486 14,405 95,096
2021 N/A[28] 86,749 18,253 95,089
2022 7,103

See also

References

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  26. ^ BMW Group Annual Report 2019 (PDF) (Report). Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  27. ^ "BMW Group Report 2020" (PDF). BMW Group (Report). Archived (PDF) from the original on 19 March 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  28. ^ Starting in 2021, BMW Group combined total deliveries of the X1 and X2 in its annual report.

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