For several weeks, rumours about the introduction of four-cylinder engines in BMW’s portfolio have become increasingly persistent. Today, the German automaker confirmed those rumours by announcing that the X1 would be powered by a smaller displacement mill.
The most recent addition to the SUV lineup will feature a direct injection, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine generating 245 hp and 258 ft-lb of torque at 1,250 rpm. Consumers will have the choice between a six-speed manual and automatic transmission.
The SUV will be delivered standard with the EfficientDynamics all-wheel-drive technology, which includes regenerative braking, a gear shift indicator and a start/stop system.
As is the case for many manufacturers, BMW is looking to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, and the automaker promises the engine will offer the performance of a six-cylinder engine.
According to BMW, the X1 will consume 7.9 litres per 100 kilometres and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds with the manual transmission. The dash will be a tad longer with the autobox, taking 6.5 seconds.
The most recent addition to the SUV lineup will feature a direct injection, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine generating 245 hp and 258 ft-lb of torque at 1,250 rpm. Consumers will have the choice between a six-speed manual and automatic transmission.
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The SUV will be delivered standard with the EfficientDynamics all-wheel-drive technology, which includes regenerative braking, a gear shift indicator and a start/stop system.
As is the case for many manufacturers, BMW is looking to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, and the automaker promises the engine will offer the performance of a six-cylinder engine.
According to BMW, the X1 will consume 7.9 litres per 100 kilometres and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds with the manual transmission. The dash will be a tad longer with the autobox, taking 6.5 seconds.