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2009 Frankfurt: Production 2011 BMW X1 makes world debut

Posted: Sep 15, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, BMW

- Key Competitors: Upcoming Audi Q3.
- Engines: 177-hp diesel X1 xDrive20d; 204-hp diesel X1 xDrive23d; the U.S. will only get the X1 xDrive28i powered by a 3.0L 6-cylinder making 258-hp.
- Transmission: 6-speed automatic.
- Performance: The X1 xDrive28i goes from 0 to 62 mph in 6.8 seconds with a top speed of 127 mph.
- Fuel-Economy: 25 [...]

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Video: First BMW X1 commercial says ‘Joy is the new BMW X1′

Posted: Aug 20, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, BMW, Videos

BMW has released its first commercial for the upcoming 2011 BMW X1 called “Joy is the new BMW X1.”
Refresher: The BMW X1 will hit markets next year and will be available with three engine choices. Kicking of the lineup is the xDrive20d, which is powered by a 177-hp diesel engine. Second is the xDrive23d, which is [...]

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2010 BMW X1 pictures and details leaked

Posted: Jul 01, 2009

Filed under: BMW

Just yesterday we were expressing our anger at BMW X1 teasers – thankfully, pictures and details of the compact SUV from BMW have now been leaked.
As reported previously, the BMW X1 lineup will start with the xDrive20d, which is powered by a 177-hp diesel engine. Second is the xDrive23d, which is powered boy 204-hp turbodiesel. [...]

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Miscellaneous Thoughts: BMW releases more X1 teasers, youngest Ferrari Enzo owner is 23 years old

Posted: Jun 30, 2009

Filed under: BMW, Ferrari, Industry News, Miscellaneous Thoughts

Wrapping up the month here at egmCarTech, it is our last Miscellaneous Thoughts post for June – so here we go.
BMW releases more X1 teasers: BMW has released four additional teasers for its upcoming BMW X1 on its Facebook fan page. These are the third round of teasers prior to the compact SUVs debut at [...]

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Miscellaneous Thoughts: Another BMW X1 teaser released, Ford may experience speed bumps ahead, GM urged to make small-car in Michigan

Posted: Jun 17, 2009

Filed under: BMW, Ford, GM, Hybrids, Green News, Miscellaneous Thoughts

We’re getting close to wrapping up the day here at egmCarTech but we’re not calling it quits without our daily ‘Miscellaneous Thoughts’ post.
Another BMW X1 teaser released: Joining all the spy shots, teasers and videos, BMW has released yet another teaser for the upcoming BMW X1 compact SUV. Click her for more details on the [...]

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Video: Camouflaged BMW X1 in Action

Posted: Jun 08, 2009

Filed under: BMW, Spy Shots/Renderings, Videos

Seems like BMW is still waiting on releasing official images and videos of the full production X1. Nonetheless, the German automaker keeps us entertained with the release of official spy shots, teasers and now, this video of a camouflaged BMW X1 in action.
Refresher: The BMW X1 will hit markets next year and will be available with [...]

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BMW X1 teasers released on its Facebook fan page

Posted: Jun 05, 2009

Filed under: BMW

It seems like automakers are getting the hang of using social media to spread the word about their products. As such, the BMW X1 Facebook page has 926 fans, which is why BMW decided to release teaser shots of the upcoming compact SUV on the people-connecting website to keep fans excited.
When you think of BMW [...]

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BMW X1 spy shots released by… BMW, 204-hp diesel model gets 37 mpg

Posted: Jun 01, 2009

Filed under: BMW, Spy Shots/Renderings

While we’ve already seen an image of the upcoming BMW X1 wearing no camouflage at a photo shoot (granted the image was a little choppy and low-res), BMW has dropped four “spy shots” of the upcoming compact SUV.
So far we expect a 2009 Frankfurt Motor show debut later this year.
It has been confirmed by TimesOnline [...]

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BMW X6 Hybrid and 7-Series Hybrid coming next year

Posted: May 07, 2009

Filed under: BMW, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News

2010 will be a pretty busy year for Bayerische Motoren Werke.
On the way is the 2010 BMW 5-Series GT which should enter production this fall with sales to start in the earlier half of 2010. The production version is expected to be offered with a choice of a 272-hp naturally aspirated engine and an updated 326-hp 3.0L [...]

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Spy Shot: Production BMW X1 spotted during photo shoot

Posted: Apr 29, 2009

Filed under: BMW, Spy Shots/Renderings

The upcoming 2010 BMW X1 was spotted completely undisguised at a photo shoot – unfortunately there is only one hazy picture of the spotting. The picture comes courtesy of a forum member over at forum-auto.com.
The production X1 looks basically identical to the Concept X1 that was unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The BMW X1 [...]