Introducing the all new 2016 BMW X1 (F48)

Pentium · 06-02-2015, 06:42 PM

It's great in terms of design! Like it from every angle....too bad they have to kill it with FWD drive...

phoenixbmwlife · 06-02-2015, 06:43 PM

I think it looks great. The shifter looks weird. Looks like a 4WD shift knob from an old Jeep.

M3 Adjuster · 06-02-2015, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Golden Arrow

The engine is mounted in the wrong direction, and it powers the wrong wheels.

? All wheel drive ?

The xdrive28 has all 4 wheels driven right ?

eldo33 · 06-02-2015, 06:44 PM

how is it possible that the new X1 has a dual pipes and the LCI X3 doesn't?

Even the X4 which is a new model has the same issue.

Ghetto2315 · 06-02-2015, 06:45 PM

Love it. About time. Looks like a mini X3/X5. Will have to get one for an all-purpose vehicle when my M4 can't cut it.

M3 Adjuster · 06-02-2015, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW335iOn18s

No!! Not another front wheel drive BMW! Kill it with fire

? Where did you see front wheel drive ? Am I reading wrong or are the haters just not reading ?

•xDrive all-wheel-drive◦single-speed bevel gear and a rear- axle drive unit with electrohydraulically controlled multi-plate clutch that controls longitudinal torque distribution. The two are connected by a two-piece drive shaft.

•can divert up to 100% of engine's power to rear wheels

With an available M sport package.... this will be a nice little ute.... and they really probably don't need a ton of engine options.

r3dbimmer89 · 06-02-2015, 06:53 PM

That Aisin 8 speed makes sense since it's a transverse engine. A transverse engine looks weird in a BMW.

Styling wise I give it thumbs up.

Raikkonen · 06-02-2015, 06:59 PM

Love it, however...craziest shift lever...EVER!!!!!!

SCOTT26 · 06-02-2015, 06:59 PM

All this and 50/50 Weight distribution also.

KGB_123_99 · 06-02-2015, 06:59 PM

Looks nice! Being FWD-based I wonder if I can still engage in hooliganism and take corners sideways like in my current F30 xDrive.

What's with the shifter, though? At first I thought it was a manual shifter, it's so tall!

dbond · 06-02-2015, 07:01 PM

I will hold my judgment till I have a chance to drive one hard. But the transversely mounted engine does look really weird. I suspect the 100% torque to the rear wheels is also just marketing for die hard fans. We will see.

professor_yo · 06-02-2015, 07:04 PM

Looks great. Much better than the first! But...difference between X1 and X4? This BMW company....spreading themselves way thin...

Powaup · 06-02-2015, 07:10 PM

wtf that's an X1??? looks completely different. This is like seeing the girl from high school who had braces and huge glasses except now she's smoking hot

cs4444 · 06-02-2015, 07:13 PM

Looks good! It's also important to note the U.S. Get xdrive only.

Jblack4083 · 06-02-2015, 07:15 PM

So this wont come with the B48 at some point?

Most interestingly is that the design language has went back? The headlights are not connected to the grill... Not complaining. Just saying.

W/// · 06-02-2015, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert_Fox

I have never cared about BMW's SAV line, but this car looks great! However where is the diesel or 6 cylinder option??

You're not going to put an inline 6 in transverse. I'm sure there will be diesel options. I just wish they would come to the US.

Powaup · 06-02-2015, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Itgb

Current X1 has 240hp and the new one has 228hp?

Maybe because this one is more fuel efficient?

FSociety · 06-02-2015, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexGT

No diesel engines?....

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Originally Posted by BimmerMat135

Look better than the e84 but has less power! Plus the engine is in the wrong direction and no more 6cyl. As for the design everything was predictable. We're not moving foward here!

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Originally Posted by eldo33

how is it possible that the new X1 has a dual pipes and the LCI X3 doesn't?

Even the X4 which is a new model has the same issue.

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Originally Posted by Desert_Fox

I have never cared about BMW's SAV line, but this car looks great! However where is the diesel or 6 cylinder option??

Unbelievable, the N20/N26 with 245hp/260tq is already a bother and they decide to ditch it for a 228HP ? Definitely not moving forward here!

IEDEI · 06-02-2015, 07:24 PM

looks goofy with the moonraker front end...much prefer the last X1.

FWD roots = terrible!

joebimmer · 06-02-2015, 07:25 PM

I have read the technical training info and this will be a front drive based vehicle.

eMvy · 06-02-2015, 07:29 PM

It looks a lot closer to a X3 now, did they raise the roof line?

Brando384 · 06-02-2015, 07:32 PM

I currently own a '14 X1. I was very happy with the car at first, but two years in, the ride is horrible and the whole driving experience is plagued with squeaks and rattles.

I think the exterior of the '16 X1 is a marked improvement, but the interior design is a major step backwards.

Too many things going on––shapes, lines and angles. The shifter is terrible. The finishes look cheaper, including the seats.

I suppose I'll wait until I sit in one and drive it, but I think i'll have to go with a 3 wagon, GT or 4 GC for my next ED.

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