German automaker BMW has rolled out a new sports activity vehicle, the BMW X1, the latest member of its X model range.

The BMW X1 is available in three engine variants and measuring 4.45 metres in length, this five-door stands out from every angle as a BMW X model, a statement said.

The X1 xDrive28i top-of-the-range, six-cylinder petrol engine has a maximum output of 258 hp, accelerating from 0-100 km/hr in 6.8 seconds and reaching a top speed of 230 km/hr.

The BMW X1 xDrive25i has 218 hp, reaching 100 km/hr in 7.9 seconds and a top speed of 223 km/hr.  Also available is the sporting and economic sDrive 18i, a 2.0 litre four-cylinder engine with 150 hp. Accelerating from 0-100 km/hr takes 10.4 seconds and provides a top speed of 200 km/hr.

The BMW X1 achieved the highest score of five stars in the Euro NCAP (new car assessment programme) crash test, regarded as one of the most important and demanding tests required for new vehicles worldwide.

Modern drive-train technology gives the BMW X1 superior performance and efficiency all in one.

The driver benefits from a powerful, economical and low-emission engine, BMW’s intelligent xDrive all-wheel-drive technology, as well as a range of BMW EfficientDynamics technologies to reduce emissions and fuel consumption.

The suspension technology featured in the BMW X1 offers high-precision power steering, high performance brakes and dynamic stability control including dynamic traction control.

The BMW X1 comes with the latest generation of BMW iDrive functions, including the 6.5-inch Business or 8.8-inch professional navigation systems. The iDrive system has been updated to provide easy access to all telecommunication, audio and entertainment functions.

“Our BMW X5 and X6 models do exceptionally well in the Middle East so we are delighted to enrich our X model offering with the launch of the X1,” said Phil Horton, managing director of BMW Group Middle East.

“It will be the entry level X model variant positioned below the X3 so we expect this model to attract a younger audience to our X model line-up," he added.

The new BMW X1 is now available at all official BMW importers across the Middle East, the statement added. – TradeArabia News Service