It may be that the aesthetic changes in the renewed X1 are subtle, under the hood, however, things are different as new versions have been added to the range of engines. also, all motors are more economical in consumption.

In the two and a half years of its presence - it is noted that it was the first premium small-medium crossover- The BMW X1 has a successful commercial run with more than 300.000 sales worldwide. Which are expected to increase thanks to its entry into the American and also the Chinese market.

In fact, for the needs of the second, BMW recently built a factory in Tiexi (Shenyang).

Outward appearance: With the "microscope"

The design changes of the facelifted X1 can be seen under a microscope or by placing the old model next to the new model. Only then will someone be able to discover the new traffic lights, bumpers, exterior mirrors (carry the flashers) and side part (more intense acne).

Basically the same proportions have been maintained, i.e. the big hood and long wheelbase, while no increase or decrease in external dimensions.

Range of engines: Richer, more economical

Nouns, the most important changes in BMW's small and medium SUV/crossover concern the engines. Specifically, the X1 will be available with 5 diesel and 3 gasoline engines performance from 116 to 245 horsepower.

The 18i remain the gasoline engines, 20i and 28i which are now more economical in consumption and cleaner in pollutants, while in diesels the changes are more extensive (everyone is more economical).

Specifically, added sDrive16d (1.995 κ.εκ. -116 PS – 4,9lt./100), in x/sDrive20d versions horsepower and torque have been increased from 177 PS and 350 Nm at 184 PS and 380 Nm, while new is the xDrive25d version, which is essentially an evolution of the xDrive23d.

Thanks to TwinPower Technology, the Variable Twin Turbo and the high injection pressure in the combustion chamber (2.00 bar) the X1 xDrive25d delivers 218 horsepower, has torque 450 (!) Nm of 1.500 until 2.500 s.a.l., while consumption is limited to 5,5 lt./100 km. (with the 8-speed automatic) and the broadcasts at 145 gr / km.

On the road: Typical X

Torque reserves are huge and available from very low while the 218 horses more than enough to the point that pressing full throttle on the Autobahn, acceleration continues with ease even after the 200 km / h.

The 0-100 km/h come to 6,8 δλ. and the actual average consumption is approx 7 lt./100 km.

Regarding the road behavior of the model, she remains sports oriented, the steering wheel is direct and rich in information, four wheel drive is excellent, top grip margins, the ride quality on German roads is exemplary.

Source : autotriti.gr