BMW X1 - exclusive bestseller of compact luxury crossover class

BMW X1 - exclusive bestseller of compact luxury crossover class

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In the success story of BMW X models is inscribed brand new chapter. For two and a half years, the size of the global sales of BMW X1 has exceeded 300 thousand cars. Since entering the market in autumn 2009, the first and for a long time - the only model in the sector of compact luxury crossovers gained steadily expanding audience of fans and captured numerous awards.

The incredible popularity of BMW X1 both in Germany and in almost all other countries, is further evidence of the powerful force of attraction of the concept embodied in the models BMW X. Vseprigodny compact car entered the market as the fourth member of the family of BMW X, which includes the BMW X3, BMW X5 and BMW X6.The exclusivity of BMW X1 confirmed by numerous national and international awards, awarded by the small-sized SUV for the BMW X design, dynamic performance and the highest level of security.

Immediately after his own to market BMW X1 has been recognized by readers of the magazine OFF ROAD SUV in the category "Crossover". Almost simultaneously with Siim Italian magazine Quattroruote declared it the best in the category "Innovative Car of the Year - 2010". Then BMW X1 Auto Trophy was awarded to the German edition of Auto Zeitung. The following year, the car was awarded the merit Design Trophy of the same magazine, the merit of Red Dot for outstanding design, as well as the merit of Auto Bild Design Award in the category «SUV, vans and four-wheel drive." The rating Wertmeister 2010 ("Champions of property"), as published by the publication Auto Bild, the car BMW X1 has taken the top spot in its class due to its high quality and popularity. The maximum score of five stars for crash tests Euro NCAP confirmed the reliability of the protection of the driver and passengers, and inclusiveness safety system BMW X1.

Despite strong konkurentnst by the other manufacturers of luxury, which is also interested in Siim sector of the market, BMW X1 is still inaccessible due to such advantages as the highest agility and maneuverability, exemplary efficiency and extraordinary flexibility. This car stands out and a broad line of engines, including five diesel and three petrol engines ranging from 85 kW (116 hp..) To 180 kW (245 hp...) Model BMW X1 sDrive20d Efficient Dynamics Edition with an engine output of 120 kW (163 hp.). Differs most favorable ratio dynamics and fuel economy: in the EU test cycle, it consumes 4.5 liters of fuel per 100 km and emits 119 g CO2 per 1 km mileage.

In addition to engines, equipped with technology BMW TwinPower Turbo, and the eight-speed automatic transmission offered as an additional equipment, among the main features of the BMW X1 also includes an intelligent all-wheel drive system BMW xDrive. On cars equipped with more powerful petrol and diesel engines, the system dynamically reallocate capacity with electronic control is established as a standard equipment. Yet for 3 models, xDrive is offered as a candidate normal rear wheel drive BMWs, who also knows unparalleled in this class of cars.

Advanced nature of the BMW X1 emphasizes the wide range of luxury-class equipment and Innovative features of BMW ConnectedDrive. Perfectly combining with each other, they provide the best balance of convenience and security, as well as a wide range of information and veselitelnyh abilities. In the middle there are some features that are not competitive analogues, such as telephone reference service BMW Assist and Information System for the road transport situation in real time. And the integration of the Apple iPhone in combination with the BMW Apps allows you to listen to Internet radio and use Facebook and Twitter, specifically of the car.

Inside, BMW X1 is equipped with five full-size seats, but it provides a huge amount of accommodation and luggage space use. Folding the rear seat, divided into sections in the ratio of 40:20:40, you can increase luggage space from 420 to 1350 liters.