BMW X1 Facelift Coming to US, Will Debut at New York Auto Show

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For a while, BMW has pondered if it should bring the X1 to the US market. There was always the market overlap with the X3 to worry about, but since the little off-roader is a top seller in Europe it would have been a shame not to capitalize in America.

According to Bimmerpost, an inside BMW source has revealed that the X1 will make its debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show ( NYIAS). However, it won’t just be the same vehicle seen in Europe, but what the Bavarians call a Life Cycle Impulse (LCI for short), or facelift.

The engine range will likely focus on the new 2.0-liter turbo, which will have 245 hp for the X1 xDrive28i to play with. It’s also rumored the M Performance model will be launched - an M35i xDrive, powered by a six-cylinder turbo.

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On 20 March 2012 at 20:51 UTC, Ron said:

Why doesn't BMW wise up and offer the X1 or at least the X3 with a turbo diesel? I have a 335d, and love X-cars, but don't plan to change unless they offer a diesel. Interest in turbo oil burners in the US is growing fast. With good reason: great performance, great mileage.

On 21 March 2012 at 19:02 UTC, Bahnstormer said:

Where's the diesel?