BMW announces second-generation X1

BMW announced the all-new BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle. In its second generation, the new MY 2016 BMW X1  incorporates a roomier interior with greater efficiency and technology.

The most economical model in the launch line-up is the front-wheel-drive X1 sDrive18d. It returns a claimed 68.9mpg combined and emits 114g/km of CO2. The engine features the latest incarnation of BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with TwinScroll turbocharger and the most recently updated generation of Valvetronic. This latest 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine incorporates aluminium crankcase and cylinder head, forged steel crankshafts with an integrated balance shaft drive, low-weight pistons, forged connecting rods, friction-reduced cylinder coatings and map-controlled oil pumps.

With the reduced weight and enhanced internal efficiency, the new 8-speed Steptronic transmission also helps to optimise efficiency. The reduced converter slip of the new automatic transmission cuts energy losses, and its wider gear spread keeps revs lower at higher vehicle speeds contributing to the reduced emissions. It is available to purchase October 2015.

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