Report: BMW X1 M35i xDrive (w/ LCI Facelift) to be First M Performance Vehicle for US - Page 3 - XBimmers

Voice of reason · 02-20-2012, 12:16 AM

[quote=SCOTT26;11362165]The Entry Performer

BMW X1 M 35i xDrive : M Performance.

In preparing the Life Cycle Impulse for the BMW X1 a car that is still Europe's best selling All wheel drive vehicle as well as a huge seller for BMW, so much so that the North American market has been denied the opportunity twice due to strong demand across europe.

Sensing the opportunity to not only bring the X1 with the latest improvements, it will also be the opportunity to launch the BMW M Performance brand in the US. As the M Performance X5 and X6M50d will not come to the US market as well as the M550dxDrive and M550dxDrive Touring.

Another vehicle the US will miss out on will be the imminent BMW M135i which arrives first as a 3dr and 5dr Sporthatch and then with additional xDrive. Since the more US friendly Coupe and Cabrio models of the next generation are still someway off.

Scott- slighly off topic- I was in Augulas on Saterday-(for those who are not familiar with this part of South Africa- the southern most tip of Africa) we came accross a whole convoy of BMW's- new 3 series, 1 series and others in diffirent stages of camouflage. I could not take pictures- unfortunatly- as we were travelling in the opposite direction.

Can you confirm if the M135 was one of the vehicles being tested? maybe some of the performance diesels?

Thank you

aus135i · 02-20-2012, 04:17 AM

omg this looks just like my X3 (F25 with Mpack) but its an X1..... hmmmmm

clar · 02-20-2012, 04:51 AM

Scott, are u guys producing a Z4M? I want one so bad!!

Vector Pilot · 02-20-2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by esqu1re

Cool. It might be a seller, although high performance compact crossovers are a brand new niche. Looks like a good looking car. Hopefully, not too much over 40K, ok?

+1
I'm in total agreement!

Highest Regards

DC5Romeo209 · 02-21-2012, 03:50 PM

Does anybody know when north America will get the x1?!

bbg2d · 02-21-2012, 05:14 PM

I think you mean the states, Canada already has them and they get upset when we don't remember...

DUH CAR · 02-21-2012, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bbg2d

I think you mean the states, Canada already has them and they get upset when we don't remember...

LOL. Hope the U.S. doesn't get the same squeaking problem that we have up here (see the thread on "squeaking brakes!" ). It's very common on our X1s and that turbo four is what you'll be getting too.

bbg2d · 02-21-2012, 06:27 PM

Actually, from this thread it looks like we will be getting a turbo 6, which will be pretty cool... As to the squeaking brakes, maybe its the brake pads?

Ehikmat · 02-21-2012, 07:24 PM

Is it going to be the M1 of SAVs ?

DC5Romeo209 · 02-21-2012, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbg2d

I think you mean the states, Canada already has them and they get upset when we don't remember...

Oh!! Canada has the X1 already? Ooopss my apologies canadiens!! Anyway, does anybody know when the States will get the X1?

bbg2d · 02-22-2012, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ehikmat

Is it going to be the M1 of SAVs ?

God, I hope so!

mkoesel · 02-22-2012, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DC5Romeo209

Anyway, does anybody know when the States will get the X1?

http://e84.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=524912

(You can also use the search function in the future to find answers like this on your own)

cpippolo · 04-04-2012, 12:07 PM

Scott - X1 in US was announced at the NYIAS today (leaked yesterday), but no mention of the X1 M35i. Does that mean that it will not be available when the X1 first makes it here this fall? I'll need to get a new car in the spring and the X1 M35 would likely be at the top of my list.

SCOTT26 · 04-04-2012, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpippolo

Scott - X1 in US was announced at the NYIAS today (leaked yesterday), but no mention of the X1 M35i. Does that mean that it will not be available when the X1 first makes it here this fall? I'll need to get a new car in the spring and the X1 M35 would likely be at the top of my list.

The First BMW M Performance Compact automobile will be the (europe only) BMW M135i Sporthatch which will be announced next month.
The X1 will be announced later and go on sale early next year.

cpippolo · 04-04-2012, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

The First BMW M Performance Compact automobile will be the (europe only) BMW M135i Sporthatch which will be announced next month.
The X1 will be announced later and go on sale early next year.

Thanks Scott!

stefan · 12-06-2012, 10:05 PM

Wonder what happened to this.. it never materialized, or at least has gone dark.

02-20-2012, 04:17 AM	#46
aus135i Captain Drives: M135i (on order) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SYD Posts: 751 iTrader: (0)	omg this looks just like my X3 (F25 with Mpack) but its an X1..... hmmmmm __________________ GONE 135i,X3,S1000RR,Megane RS250 NOW F25 X3,Panigale S

02-20-2012, 04:51 AM	#47
clar Captain Drives: M3/M5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 609 iTrader: (0)	Scott, are u guys producing a Z4M? I want one so bad!! __________________ Current Rides: - Frozen Grey E92 M3 DCT w Perf Exhaust - Frozen Grey F10 M5 DCT

12-06-2012, 10:05 PM	#60
stefan Colonel Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,021 iTrader: (2) Garage List 1999 VF BMW M3 [5.00] 2008 135i [5.00] 2003 M3 [3.10] 2011.75 BMW M3 [4.17] 2009 STi [3.83]	Wonder what happened to this.. it never materialized, or at least has gone dark. __________________ ///M Power - 2011.75 LMB M3 6MT (fuelly)

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02-20-2012, 12:16 AM	#45
Voice of reason New Member Drives: BMW M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South Africa Posts: 26 iTrader: (0)	[quote=SCOTT26;11362165]The Entry Performer BMW X1 M 35i xDrive : M Performance. In preparing the Life Cycle Impulse for the BMW X1 a car that is still Europe's best selling All wheel drive vehicle as well as a huge seller for BMW, so much so that the North American market has been denied the opportunity twice due to strong demand across europe. Sensing the opportunity to not only bring the X1 with the latest improvements, it will also be the opportunity to launch the BMW M Performance brand in the US. As the M Performance X5 and X6M50d will not come to the US market as well as the M550dxDrive and M550dxDrive Touring. Another vehicle the US will miss out on will be the imminent BMW M135i which arrives first as a 3dr and 5dr Sporthatch and then with additional xDrive. Since the more US friendly Coupe and Cabrio models of the next generation are still someway off. Scott- slighly off topic- I was in Augulas on Saterday-(for those who are not familiar with this part of South Africa- the southern most tip of Africa) we came accross a whole convoy of BMW's- new 3 series, 1 series and others in diffirent stages of camouflage. I could not take pictures- unfortunatly- as we were travelling in the opposite direction. Can you confirm if the M135 was one of the vehicles being tested? maybe some of the performance diesels? Thank you

02-21-2012, 03:50 PM	#49
DC5Romeo209 Private First Class Drives: BMW 335i xDrive M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Watertown, CT Posts: 159 iTrader: (1)	Does anybody know when north America will get the x1?!

02-21-2012, 05:14 PM	#50
bbg2d Second Lieutenant Drives: X1 35i Sport Line Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 229 iTrader: (0)	I think you mean the states, Canada already has them and they get upset when we don't remember...

02-21-2012, 06:27 PM	#52
bbg2d Second Lieutenant Drives: X1 35i Sport Line Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 229 iTrader: (0)	Actually, from this thread it looks like we will be getting a turbo 6, which will be pretty cool... As to the squeaking brakes, maybe its the brake pads?

02-21-2012, 07:24 PM	#53
Ehikmat New Member Drives: White M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Montreal Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	Is it going to be the M1 of SAVs ?

04-04-2012, 12:07 PM	#57
cpippolo Private First Class Drives: 2011 Z4s30i, Space Gray Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT Posts: 181 iTrader: (0)	Scott - X1 in US was announced at the NYIAS today (leaked yesterday), but no mention of the X1 M35i. Does that mean that it will not be available when the X1 first makes it here this fall? I'll need to get a new car in the spring and the X1 M35 would likely be at the top of my list.