German Car Zone

Looks more like a baby X6 with a lower ride-height, especially the rear. What exactly will the X1 compete again? .. will it be a more sporty, youthful, and active alternative to a B-class, or an A3 Sportback? ...or is this another attempt by BMW to create a new premium 'SUV/S-A-to-Z-V' niche category?

Very clever product strategy by BMW. When the 1er was about to come out, we had all this talk about a 1er hatch (check!), 1er coupe (check!), 1er convertible (check!), and a 1er wagon.... but for BMW, a wagon was too conventional, and not 'active' or 'dynamic' enough for the youthful market that the 1er/X1 family would be aimed at.

I can see the marketing slogan right now for the X1.... Generation X+1 = Generation Y's answer

Spy Shots: 2010 BMW X1 SUV

In addition to its V-series of cars BMW is also working on a new compact SUV model positioned below the current X3 that has now been spotted in prototype form at the Nurburgring. Likely to be called the X1, the new car is based on the 1-series range but will come with a taller ride height as well as an X-drive AWD system lifted directly from the larger X3 SUV.

Engine options will range from a 145hp 1.8L four-cylinder petrol engine to a range topping 3L diesel. Transmissions will include a conventional six-speed manual as well an optional six-speed self shifter. Expect to see elements from the CS concept car make it onto the new X1 including an enlarged grille, wrap around headlights and an aggressive bumper.
Production numbers are expected to be around the 100,000 mark and will start at a BMW plant in Leipzig by the middle of next year. The X1 will be priced higher than the 1-series, likely starting close to the $30,000 mark. Much of the car’s components will also be shared with the upcoming Mini SUV to save on development costs, although the BMW model is expected to be significantly larger than the Mini.

motorauthority

Still a typo right...
This is the second media outlet in a week that calls the PAS not F-series but V-series....

Oh well....

Motorauthority posted a new X1 illustration...not bad but I hope it's a little more "edgy" when it comes out.

That looks funny...more like X6 front with 7-series eyebrows.

Completely undisguised X1!!!





... Just kidding! That test mule has a striking resemblance to the English taxi's.

I think this is a bit better than that cab

It's probably just me, but I see no point in these mini SUVs.

^^^ It's just you Im afraid.

Don't worry, all will be good in the end!

LOL ...well of course. What was I thinking, how could it possibly be a ridiculous vehicle ...its a Beemer.