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Based on the comments, emails and questions that I received, I think a comprehensive guide regarding the BMW X1 is much needed. Nigh of the questions focused on the engine options, technical details, launch date and pricing. And then, I will attempt to chronicle what I learned so far and I will betoken out which are the truthful facts and which are but rumors.

Engine

The BMW X1 volition be available with four and six cylinder engines both diesel and petrol, but wait to see the four cylinder turbo petrol in at that place too.

  • 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline – 170-horsepower
  • 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel – 177-horsepower
  • 3.0-liter half dozen-cylinder gasoline engine – 265-horsepower
  • 3.0-liter 6-cylinder diesel fuel – 245-horsepower

Drivetrain

The BMW X1 volition be bachelor in four bicycle drive, but also every bit a rear wheel drive. With the initial launch in the European market but, the four-cycle bulldoze will exist the only option offered.

Market

The BMW X1 offers a new perspective every bit a meaty premium Sport Action Vehicle. Not only every bit the first of a kind in information technology'due south segment for the market but it volition annunciate itself as well as the entire 1er model line to the more youth orientated BMW fans. Research has shown that a greater percent of 1er buyers are (A) new to the BMW Brand (B) much younger customers than expected. The BMW X1 will fit into this product line equally a more compact SAV aimed at a younger demographic . As mentioned earlier, there are no plans for the X1 to be released in the U.S, by and large due to the economical instability and BMW'southward goal to become more profitable. Can things change in the futurity? Sure, just this is pure speculation at this point.

Price

Since the X3 will go up in size, same equally the last X5 did(added a 3rd row), the BMW X1 will move up into the X3's slot, which implies that the pricing will be set appropriately. Of class, this is just a rumor and nosotros won't notice out for a while, just from a business perspective, it makes total sense.

The BMW X1 is expected to exist available at the dealerships next summer, June '09 is the near mentioned month.