BMW X1 (F48/F49)
Overview
ManufacturerBMW
ProductionJune 2015 – 2022
Model years2016–2022
Assembly
DesignerCalvin Luk[4]
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact luxury crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformBMW UKL2 platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 2,670 mm (105.1 in)
  • 2,780 mm (109.4 in) (LWB)
Length
  • 4,439 mm (174.8 in)
  • 4,565 mm (179.7 in) (LWB)
Width1,821 mm (71.7 in)
Height1,612 mm (63.5 in)
Kerb weight1,425–1,660 kg (3,142–3,660 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorBMW X1 (E84)
SuccessorBMW X1 (U11)

The F48 BMW X1 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,[5] and later at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show.[6] 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).[7]

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,[8] instead of being based on the rear-wheel drive 3 Series Touring platform as with the previous generation X1.[9]

In comparison, the F48 X1 has a 90 mm (3.5 in) shorter wheelbase, and is 23 mm (0.9 in) wider, and 67 mm (2.6 in) taller compared to its predecessor. However, the new platform has allowed for increased interior legroom, headroom, and shoulder room.[10]

A long-wheelbase model for the Chinese market (F49 model code) was unveiled at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show, and features a 110 mm (4.3 in) longer wheelbase.[11] Long-wheelbase models share the same engines and also introduced a new all-wheel drive hybrid model called the xDrive25Le.[12] These models went on sale in May 2016.[13]

The xDrive25i is marketed as the xDrive28i in North American markets.[14]

LCI

In May 2019, the facelifted LCI model was revealed on the official BMW website. Changes include new available LED headlights, bumpers (with LED taillights), new wheels, and a larger kidney grille reminiscent to other contemporary BMW models such as the F40 1 Series.[15]

The BMW X1 xDrive25e plug-in hybrid version was revealed in September 2019.[16]

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.[17] 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.[18] Available options include a panoramic sunroof, an upgraded iDrive Navigation Plus system with an 8.8-inch touch display, and a head-up display.[19]

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.

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.

In September 2019, BMW revealed the X1 xDrive25e plug-in hybrid model, which combines a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine with a 9.7 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and a 94 hp (70 kW; 95 PS) electric motor.[20] The system output is 220 hp (164 kW; 223 PS) and 385 N⋅m (284 lb⋅ft) of torque. The petrol engine is paired with a 6-speed Steptronic automatic transmission. The pure electric range as per NEDC is 57 kilometres (35 mi).[21]

Models

Petrol engines

ModelYearsEngine-
turbo
PowerTorque0–100 km/h
(0–62 mph)
sDrive18i 2015– 1.5 L B38
straight-3
105 kW (141 hp)
at 4,400–6,000 rpm
220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft)
at 1,250–4,000 rpm
9.7 s
sDrive20i 2.0 L B48
straight-4
141 kW (189 hp)
at 5,000–6,000 rpm
280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft)
at 1,250–4,600 rpm
7.7 s
xDrive20i 2.0 L B48
straight-4
141 kW (189 hp)
at 5,000–6,000 rpm
280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft)
at 1,250–4,600 rpm
7.4 s
xDrive25i* 2016– 2.0 L B48
straight-4
170 kW (228 hp)
at 5,000–6,000 rpm
350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft)
at 1,250–4,500 rpm
6.5 s
xDrive25Le
(China only)
2016– 1.5 L B38
straight-3 with
electric motor
100 kW (134 hp) 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) 7.4 s
xDrive25e 2019– 168 kW (225 hp) 385 N⋅m (284 lb⋅ft) 6.9 s

* xDrive25i model sold as xDrive28i in the United States, using the B46A20O0 version of the straight-4 engine. A front-wheel-drive ‘sDrive28i’ variant powered by the same engine is also offered.

Diesel engines

ModelYearsEngine-
turbo
PowerTorque0–100 km/h
(0–62 mph)
sDrive16d 2015– 1.5 L B37
straight-3
85 kW (114 hp)
at 4,000 rpm
270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft)
at 1,750–2,250 rpm
11.1 s
sDrive18d 2.0 L B47
straight-4
110 kW (148 hp)
at 4,000 rpm
330 N⋅m (243 lb⋅ft)
at 1,750–2,750 rpm
9.2 s
sDrive20d 140 kW (188 hp)
at 4,000 rpm
400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)
at 1,750–2,500 rpm
7.8 s
xDrive25d   2016– 170 kW (228 hp)
at 4,400 rpm
450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft)
at 1,500–3,000 rpm
6.6 s

Safety

The 2015 BMW X1 scored five stars overall in its Euro NCAP test.[22]

Euro NCAP test results
BMW X1 sDrive18d, LHD (2015)
Test Points %
Overall:
Adult occupant: 34.5 90%
Child occupant: 43 87%
Pedestrian: 26.7 74%
Safety assist: 10.1 77%

Environmental performance

In February 2019 Green NCAP assessed BMW X1 with 18d xDrive 4-cylinder diesel engine and manual transmission:

Green NCAP test results
BMW X1 (2019)[23]
18d 4x2 manual
Test Points
Overall:
Clean Air Index: 9.4/10
adequate Laboratory Tests HC CO NOx PN
8.7/9 Cold test good good good adequate
2.7/3 Warm test good good good adequate
2.7/3 Eco Mode good good good adequate
3.0/3 Sport Mode good good good good
9.0/9 Highway adequate good good good
adequate Road Test HC CO NOx PN
6.5/7 On-Road Drive n.a. good adequate good
adequate Robustness
Energy Efficiency Index: 5.8/10
adequate Laboratory Tests Energy Efficiency
7.5/10 Cold test adequate
2.3/3 Warm test adequate
2.3/3 Eco Mode adequate
2.3/3 Sport Mode adequate
5.3/10 Highway marginal

Production volumes

The following are the production figures for the F48 X1:[24]

Year Production
2016 220,378
2017 286,743
2018 286,827
2019 266,124
2020 230,041
Total: 1,290,113

Awards

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