The new BMW X1 continues its global rollout and its latest stop was in South Africa where a photo shoot was organized with a generously equipped version. Although it's only a front-wheel-drive sDrive18i model, it...The new BMW X1 continues its global rollout and its latest stop was in South Africa where a photo shoot was organized with a generously equipped version. Although it's only a front-wheel-drive sDrive18i model, it makes up for that with the desirable M Sport Package and plenty of optional goodies. The compact crossover is finished in Alpine White metallic and rides on large 20-inch wheels (style 869).
As it's usually the case with cars highlighted in official press shots, the third-generation X1 comes with numerous optional features varying from adaptive LED headlights to the black Vernasca leather. It also happens to have a sunroof and a blacked-out kidney grille nicely contrasting the white body. The right-hand-drive luxury crossover (codenamed U11) posed for the camera in beautiful rural scenery.
For the time being, BMW South Africa sells the entry-level X model exclusively with three-cylinder power and front-wheel drive as the sDrive18i is joined by a diesel-fueled sDrive18d. The conventionally powered models are offered alongside a fully electric iX1 xDrive30 . Globally, the smallest of the X vehicles is available with an assortment of three- and four-cylinder engines and with xDrive.
BMW intends to spice up the range later this year with the first-ever M Performance version of the X1. Likely to wear the M35i suffix and carry four exhaust tips , the hot crossover will rely on an updated B48 engine to push out a little over 300 horsepower delivered through an automatic transmission to a standard AWD system. Near the end of 2023, we're also expecting to see a cheaper iX1, possibly an eDrive20 with a single motor and FWD.
Because the BMW Group knows variety is the spice of life, a more youthful and charismatic X1/iX1 will take the shape of the recently teased 2024 MINI Countryman . It'll be made in Leipzig, Germany later this year with both ICE and EV powertrains confirmed. The X1 M35i will be complemented by a mechanically related Countryman John Cooper Works (JCW) likely due in 2024 or later.
Source: BMW
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