Photo: Automobile Magazine
There’s been a lot of talk lately about the upcoming BMW X1 and its UKL-built body, following in the footsteps of other cars such as the 2 Series Active Tourer and new X5. However, the new model will, most likely, turn out different than both of them.
The F48 X1 will be leaving the RWD setup behind going for a line-up comprised of all-wheel-drive only models and will not be available as a front-wheel-drive model, according to the latest rumors. That, for me, makes a lot more sense than making it a FWD vehicle. However, don’t hold your breath just yet as things might change until the car is finally unveiled.
As for the design and engines, expect it to look a lot like the adjacent rendering, borrowing the same front fascia as the X3, X4 and X5 and, later on this year most likely, the new X6.
Engines will be the same as on the new MINI and new X3 LCI, ranging between 1.5- and 2-liter units that can fit transversely under the bonnet. 3-liter mills will be left behind though.
That means most engines will be making up to 250 HP, unless BMW comes up with a new family of turbocharged units that can make more power out of 2 liters of displacement than the 28i version. Rumor has it that this is a very likely possibility, taking the power output really close to the 300 HP benchmark.
My guess is that there will also be a hybrid powertrain available, borrowing tech from the i3 and i8, that could replace the 300 HP petrol model in case needed, if the engineers decide it’s not worth investing time and money in creating a brand new engine. That power figure could be reached with a simple 2-liter petrol unit making 184 HP (the xDrive20i for example) and a 100 HP electric motor in the back for a combined level of power close to 290 HP with plenty of torque to go around also.
With the new configuration under the bonnet, specialists expect the car to offer the same amount of space inside while keeping the exterior dimensions under control. The revamped face should bring more customers to the CUV’s side since, let’s face it, the current version isn’t the best looking model out there.
Either way, we still have to wait for more than a year to see how the new X1 will finally turn out. However, considering how things are evolving at BMW we could expect just about anything.
Rendering via Automobile Magazine
As for the design and engines, expect it to look a lot like the adjacent rendering, borrowing the same front fascia as the X3, X4 and X5 and, later on this year most likely, the new X6.
Engines will be the same as on the new MINI and new X3 LCI, ranging between 1.5- and 2-liter units that can fit transversely under the bonnet. 3-liter mills will be left behind though.
That means most engines will be making up to 250 HP, unless BMW comes up with a new family of turbocharged units that can make more power out of 2 liters of displacement than the 28i version. Rumor has it that this is a very likely possibility, taking the power output really close to the 300 HP benchmark.
My guess is that there will also be a hybrid powertrain available, borrowing tech from the i3 and i8, that could replace the 300 HP petrol model in case needed, if the engineers decide it’s not worth investing time and money in creating a brand new engine. That power figure could be reached with a simple 2-liter petrol unit making 184 HP (the xDrive20i for example) and a 100 HP electric motor in the back for a combined level of power close to 290 HP with plenty of torque to go around also.
With the new configuration under the bonnet, specialists expect the car to offer the same amount of space inside while keeping the exterior dimensions under control. The revamped face should bring more customers to the CUV’s side since, let’s face it, the current version isn’t the best looking model out there.
Either way, we still have to wait for more than a year to see how the new X1 will finally turn out. However, considering how things are evolving at BMW we could expect just about anything.
Rendering via Automobile Magazine
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