BMW X1 (F48)

Overview

BMW X1

manufacturer	BMW
production	June 2015 – June 2022‡R1R‡
model years	2016–2022
assembly	Germany: Regensburg Netherlands: Born (VDL Nedcar)‡R2R‡ China: Tiexi, Shenyang (BBA) India: Chennai (BMW India) Brazil: Araquari Thailand: Rayong (BMW Thailand)‡R3R‡ Egypt: 6th of October City (BAG)‡R4R‡ Indonesia: Jakarta (Gaya Motor)‡R4R‡ Malaysia: Kulim, Kedah (Inokom)‡R4R‡ Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)‡R4R‡
designer	Calvin Luk‡R5R‡
class	Subcompact luxury crossover SUV
body style	5-door SUV
layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (xDrive)
platform	BMW UKL platform
related	BMW 1 Series (F52) BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) BMW X2 (F39) Mini Countryman (F60) Mini Clubman (F54)
engine	Petrol: 1.5 L B38 turbo I3 2.0 L B48 turbo I4 Petrol plug-in hybrid: 1.5 L B38A15M0 turbo I3 Diesel: 1.5 L B37 turbo I3 2.0 L B47 turbo/twin-turbo I4
transmission	6-speed manual 6-speed automatic (xDrive25e) 8-speed automatic Aisin AWF8F35 7-speed DCT Getrag 7DCT300
wheelbase	2670 mm 2780 mm (LWB)
length	4439 mm 4565 mm (LWB)
width	1821 mm
height	1612 mm
weight	1425 - 1660 kg
predecessor	BMW X1 (E84)
successor	BMW X1 (U11)
sp	uk
model code	F48 F49 (LWB)

The BMW X1 (F48) is the second generation of the BMW X1 range of subcompact luxury crossover SUV. The F48 X1 was unveiled at the September 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show,[6] and later at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show.[7] Contrary to the previous generation which uses rear-wheel drive as standard, all models are now front-wheel drive based (marketed as sDrive) while also available with an optional all-wheel drive (xDrive).[8]

Development and launch

The F48 X1 is based on the modular front-wheel-drive-based UKL2 platform that is shared between BMW and MINI models,[9] instead of being based on the rear-wheel drive 3 Series Touring platform as with the

Equipment

All models get 17-inch alloy wheels, a roof rack, an electrically operated tailgate, a 6.5-inch iDrive system, cloth seats, and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.[18] The X1 is also offered in a Sport trim which adds sports seats, and in xLine and M Sport trim which adds heated leather seats.[19] Available options include a panoramic sunroof, an upgraded iDrive Navigation Plus system with an 8.8-inch touch display, and a head-up display.[20]

Transmission

sDrive16d and 18i models are available with a 6-speed manual transmission, and sDrive18i models can be upgraded to a 6-speed Automatic Transmission for 2016 to 2017 and a 7-speed Steptronic dual clutch transmission (DCT) from 2018 onwards. The rest of the model range receives the 8-speed Steptronic automatic manufactured by Aisin (AWF8F35) as standard from 2016 to 2017, and sDrive20i models receive a Steptronic 7-speed DCT (similar to the 2018-up sDrive18i) from 2018 onwards, while the rest of the range still gets the same 8-speed Steptronic automatic.

Infotainment

From 2018 onwards, all F48 X1s are equipped with the newer iDrive 6 infotainment operating system, replacing the iDrive 4 system found in the earlier cars. This also introduced a touchscreen display for cars equipped with navigation (for both 6UN Navigation Business 6.5” and 6UP Navigation Plus 8.8”), and those without navigation continued to be fitted with the older non-touchscreen 6.5” display found in the 2016-2017 X1s with either no navigation or 6UN Navigation Business. Visually the 6.5” displays can be identified with the screen bezels, a matte grey bezel that is raised around the screen indicates it is a non-touchscreen display, while the touchscreen displays have a smooth glossy black glass panel that is continuous with the screen. 8.8” displays are identically visually, however all iDrive 4 equipped cars with an 8.8” display have the non-touchscreen variant and all iDrive 6 equipped cars with an 8.8” display have the touchscreen variant.

BMW X1 (F48)

Development and launch

LCI

Equipment

Transmission

Infotainment

Models

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

Safety

Environmental performance

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