X1 F48 Gearbox 6-speeds

Hassan Saleh · 02-25-2016, 07:58 AM

I am just booked X1 2016 two weeks ago, it has nice sporty shape but according to it specifications ( in Egypt), it has 3-cylinders 1500 cc with automatic 6-speeds.
my concern on why BMW back again to 6-speeds gearbox? and, if these gearbox has problems? what are the differences between 6 & 8 speed? which is better?
thanks

KPD · 02-25-2016, 12:24 PM

Never mind. I was wrong. See the replies below.

Les Paul · 02-25-2016, 12:30 PM

Hi I think it is the same as in the 2 series active tourer where the 3 cyl 1.5 petrol and diesel has a six speed automatic. This is because the 6 speed is more suited to the lower torque output of the engine rather than there being any problem. This engine is not available in the X1 in the UK (yet)

M-Nick · 02-25-2016, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Les Paul

Hi I think it is the same as in the 2 series active tourer where the 3 cyl 1.5 petrol and diesel has a six speed automatic. This is because the 6 speed is more suited to the lower torque output of the engine rather than there being any problem. This engine is not available in the X1 in the UK (yet)

Yes, The 3-cylinders 1500 cc engines have the 6-speed automatic.

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Hassan Saleh Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW X1 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Egypt iTrader: (0)	X1 F48 Gearbox 6-speeds I am just booked X1 2016 two weeks ago, it has nice sporty shape but according to it specifications ( in Egypt), it has 3-cylinders 1500 cc with automatic 6-speeds. my concern on why BMW back again to 6-speeds gearbox? and, if these gearbox has problems? what are the differences between 6 & 8 speed? which is better? thanks
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Les Paul Private First Class 38 Rep 103 Posts Drives: X1 2.0D Xline Auto Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Hi I think it is the same as in the 2 series active tourer where the 3 cyl 1.5 petrol and diesel has a six speed automatic. This is because the 6 speed is more suited to the lower torque output of the engine rather than there being any problem. This engine is not available in the X1 in the UK (yet)
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