BMW X1 is the latest compact SUV model from the house of BMW, which will be a value addition to the BMW SUV lineup that currently comprises the BMW X3, BMW X5 and BMW X6 models. BMW’s SUV / SAV models have been gaining popularity, but the X3, X5 and X6 models are comparatively larger and could not cope with the current market competition (as there are several smaller but robust and powerful off-road models). SUV on sale).
BMW confirmed that the new X1 will hit the roads during 2011 and the company released some images of the new X1. North America will have only a 3-liter inline-6 engine, the same as that of the 328i x Drive sports truck. The engine, which is naturally aspirated, will produce 231 hp and has a torque of 199 pound-feet. It has an acceleration time of 6.7 seconds to accelerate up to 60 mph from a standstill.
Surprisingly, the company has not confirmed its plan regarding the launch of the new X1 in the US markets and is currently planning to launch it first in the European market.
So far, BMW has only revealed images of its latest compact sport utility vehicle dressed in the swirling camouflage.
The specifications of the new X1 are also an attempt, as BMW has yet to give a confirmation on it, while it has been officially confirmed that the 2010 X1 will hit the market this season for sure.