BMW X1 (F48)

The F48 X1 was unveiled at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show,[8] and later at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show.[9]

It is based on the modular front-wheel drive UKL2 platform that is shared between BMW and MINI models,[10] instead of being based on the rear-wheel drive 3 Series Touring platform as with the previous generation X1.[11]

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. However, the new platform has allowed for increased interior legroom, headroom, and shoulder room.[12]

The xDrive25i is marketed as the xDrive28i in North American markets.[13]

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.[14] 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.[15] Available options include a panoramic sunroof, an upgraded iDrive Navigation Plus system with an 8.8-inch touch display, and a head-up display.[16]

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 as standard from 2016 to 2017, and the 20i models (both xDrive and sDrive) 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.

In September 2019, BMW revealed the X1 xDrive25e plug-in hybrid model, which combines a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor. The system output is 220 hp and 385 Nm of torque. The petrol engine is paired with a 6-speed Steptronic automatic transmission. The pure electric range as per NEDC is 57 km.[17]

The 2015 BMW X1 scored five stars overall in its Euro NCAP test.[18]

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%

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)[19] 18d 4x2 manual
Test	Points
Overall:
Clean Air Index: 9.4/10 Laboratory Tests HC CO NOx PN 8.7/9 Cold test 2.7/3 Warm test 2.7/3 Eco Mode 3.0/3 Sport Mode 9.0/9 Highway Road Test HC CO NOx PN 6.5/7 On-Road Drive Robustness
Energy Efficiency Index: 5.8/10 Laboratory Tests Energy Efficiency 7.5/10 Cold test 2.3/3 Warm test 2.3/3 Eco Mode 2.3/3 Sport Mode 5.3/10 Highway

The following are the production figures for the F48 X1:[20]

• 2015 Auto Bild "Golden Steering Wheel"[21]
• 2016 Auto motor und sport "Best Cars 2016"[22]
• 2016 Auto motor und sport "Value Master 2016"[23]
• 2017 Motor Trend "Best Subcompact Luxury SUV"[24]
• 2018 Auto motor und sport "Best Cars 2018"[25]

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