| BMW X1 | |
|---|---|
 BMW X1 (U11) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 2009–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact luxury crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-doorSUV |
| Layout | |
TheBMW X1 is a line of cars produced by German marqueBMW since 2009. It is in thesubcompact luxury crossover class, and the first-generation X1 was based on theE90 3 Series and offeredrear-wheel drive layout as standard. At its introduction in 2009, it was positioned as the smallest SUV in BMW line-up, below theX3 prior to the launch of the smallerX2. The X1 essentially is aiming at a wider range of customers due to its smaller size, increased efficiency, and a lower price tag due to the all-wheel drive layout (xDrive) being optional.
The second-generation X1 marked the switch to afront-wheel-drive-based layout using theUKL2 platform shared with theBMW 2 Series Active Tourer and theMini Countryman.[1] Despite its name, it is now only the second smallest SUV produced by BMW since the introduction of theX2.[2] The third and current generation was released in 2022.
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The E84 X1 is the first-generation model and was originally presented as the BMW Concept X1 at theParis Motor Show in 2008.[3] Development of the vehicle started in 2006 when BMW identified the need for a smaller and more efficient model in its SUV line-up as petrol prices were increasing. Due to the urgent need to produce the vehicle, development and pre-production time was shortened by 40 percent compared to previous X Series models.[4]
It is based on the same platform as theE90 3 Series[5] and features the same 2,760 mm (108.7 in) wheelbase. The X1 is the first BMW X Series to be available in the sDrive trim (two-wheel drive). It was not introduced to the United States until 2012.[6]
In 2013, the E84 X1 underwent afacelift, featuring restyled exterior and interior design elements, as well as the integration ofBMW EfficientDynamics on all models.[7] The original X1 sold 820,529 units.
The F48 X1 is the second-generation model. It is built upon the front-wheel drive basedUKL2 platform,[8] and is available in long-wheelbase and long-wheelbasehybrid variants in China.[9] The range consists ofturbocharged3-cylinder and4-cylinder petrol and diesel engine options.[10] Base models arefront-wheel drive (branded as sDrive), withall-wheel drive (xDrive) available as an option and is standard for some higher-end models.[11]
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The U11 X1 is the third-generation model. It is built on the sameUKL2 platform as the previous model, and now has abattery electric version called the iX1. Similar to the previous generation, AWD models are badged as xDrive. A range of petrol, diesel, and PHEV models are available. Like the previous model, a China-exclusive long-wheelbase model will be codenamed U12.[12]
The following are the production and sales figures for BMW X1 models:
| Year | Production | Sales | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe[13] | U.S.[14] | China | Brazil[15] | |||
| X1[16] | iX1 | |||||
| 2009 | 8,499[17] | 8,925 | — | |||
| 2010 | 99,990[18] | 77,706 | 1,821 | |||
| 2011 | 126,429[19] | 83,086 | 4,560 | |||
| 2012 | 147,776[20] | 65,254 | 8,947 | 18,798 | 2,625 | |
| 2013 | 161,353[21] | 64,313 | 26,512 | 22,913 | 2,730 | |
| 2014 | 156,471[22] | 61,797 | 22,808 | 46,563 | 2,170 | |
| 2015 | 120,011[23] | 42,107 | 14,420 | 41,200 | 2,711 | |
| 2016 | 220,378[24] | 95,380 | 27,812 | 54,900 | 3,440 | |
| 2017 | 286,743[25] | 118,051 | 30,826 | 90,574 | 4,137 | |
| 2018 | 286,827[26] | 111,496 | 29,060 | 97,215 | 3,735 | |
| 2019 | 266,124[27] | 108,507 | 17,815 | 97,364 | 4,254 | |
| 2020 | 230,041[28] | 88,486 | 14,405 | 95,096 | 3,168 | |
| 2021 | N/A[i] | 86,749 | 18,253 | 95,089 | 3,607 | |
| 2022 | 7,103 | 3,480 | ||||
| 2023 | 21,042[29] | 77,920[30] | 1,529[30] | 3,983 | ||
| 2024 | 27,306[31] | 82,751[32] | 13,142[32] | 4,859 | ||
| 2025 | 27,386[31] | 49,616[33] | 12,346[33] | 5,368 | ||