Official: US Gets BMW X1 - sDrive28i and xDrive35i Start at $31,545 and $39,345

[ROM3]

I wonder if M-Sport will be available right away

[Propagator]

I am not sure if the pricing is different enough from the X3. I would imagine that the standard equipment level will be lower for the X1, which will reduce the gap even further.

What's more interesting is that this car is E90 based whereas the X3 is related to the F30. While I'm not really sold on the F30 for a couple of reasons, I would think that the kind of improvements that BMW made with the new generation of vehicles (ride, NVH, gadgets) really makes sense for cross-overs, more so than for the quintessential sports sedan.

[z335ixp09]

any chance a stick will be offered as an option for the 35i?

[cmk227]

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

Nice!

Very interesting in doing ED delivery. Would love the opportunity to go to Europe again. Can you guys let me know if I can do ED on this vehicle.

Originally Posted by BForbes

I have to see one in person. the 35i is cheaper than a 135i.

We saw them in Europe and I was impressed as hell with it. I also realized how much I liked it. The pics do not do it justice.

Originally Posted by 111R

I saw one of these in non-LCI form at the BMW Welt last year and it wasn't too bad in the metal - much better than the photos. Hopefully the 28i will come with standard features that are given on Korean cars these days, such as bluetooth and USB port. It really should come with leather instead of BMW's sweaty vinyl at this price, since people will cross-shop this with all of the other similarly-sized cute-utes out there (even though this one will blow them away). My wife is a candidate, but frankly she doesn't really care how fast it goes 0-60 if she doesn't like the cupholders.

Agree with you. I hope we can do European Delivery on this vehicle. It would be awesome.

[Black Flagged]

that is a great pricing intro for the x1... that comes out to 132$ per pony....

[Teemo Panda]

I wonder if it would have dynamic crontrols with eco pro?

[bigdnno98]

I fully intend on getting one, tuning it, putting meth on it, and the small chance any bolt on parts are made putting those on too. 400awhp here I come. This thing is gonna be fun to drive!

[SflBimmer8484]

Originally Posted by bigdnno98

I fully intend on getting one, tuning it, putting meth on it, and the small chance any bolt on parts are made putting those on too. 400awhp here I come. This thing is gonna be fun to drive!

Now that sounds like a great idea !!

[Monterra]

Not long ago you could order an X5 with a manual. I can almost excuse the lack of that option but then the new X3 and now not even the X1 especially after making us wait so long? UDM but I don't have the option to shift it myself with clutch and lever? Seriously losing faith in the brand and they my future cash. MT market may be more of a niche than ever but shame on them for depriving us the ability to order it that way.

[M3_WC]

$31k with the awesome N20.

These will sell like crazy.

[bbg2d]

Want to find out the difference in performance/handling between the two, see if the 35 is really worth the difference.

[monkawekrue]

cant wait to see one of these with the m sport on it rolling on some coilovers with sexy shoes.

[Ronnie Sikh]

Looks pretty cool , good for new England region, good in gas , can battle potholes and snow and what not.... As for price if you think it's too much don't buy it ... It's not a rav4 lol.... BMW is a luxury car brand and isn't competing with low end cars.... It is a pretty attractive price I thought... Color seems different for BMW if that's a def option , and for an M model is expect one with the same time frame but def no stick prob that sport drive mode n some paddles

[vladberca]

Looks great! Can't wait for more pics

[Blue Bottle]

More info here but not much differance for a facelift

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/04...os-pop-up.html

BB

[BMWDAD]

X1 vs 328i touring

For my wife, looks like the X1.

For me I am still waiting to see the 2 or 4 coupe.

[mapezzul]

Originally Posted by Blue Bottle

More info here but not much differance for a facelift

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/04...os-pop-up.html

BB

How is that more information? That is old news, they didn't even have pricing.... more images and specs will come after the press conference on Wed.

[sieben1973]

Canadian Price $38,500 for the same 328
Thank you BMW

[bigdnno98]

Originally Posted by Andrew@ActiveAutowerke

Now that sounds like a great idea !!

Andrew,

Is active going to be making software for the N55 in the X1? Also, I'd really be interested in some downpipes and meth for it too!

[TK-421]

I still can't believe this car even exists. It's almost as ugly as the new 1-series and it's continuing the trend of BMW trying to make car names with as many syllables as possible.

[SflBimmer8484]

Originally Posted by bigdnno98

Andrew,

Is active going to be making software for the N55 in the X1? Also, I'd really be interested in some downpipes and meth for it too!

Well we have a software reflash that requires the ecu to be removed due to the tuner protection bmw has in place. We have a n55 down-pipe available but im not so sure it will fit on the x1 just yet.

[hlmiii]

Originally Posted by mapezzul

The X1 is an "E" code vehicle and does not support many of the newer systems. It is based on the E91 3 series wagon and truly was a way to offer a smaller SAV before other brands did and to keep the price point as low as possible for being built in Germany.

The square angel eyes and LED indicators were never part of this car's DNA, they were conceived after this was designed and you can't update something too much and cause a huge separation of parts in the supply chain as well as totally kill residuals- leasing plays a huge role in these decisions as does target market and price point, more stuff is more money.

With emphasis. All around.

And for those who have no real idea of what this model is (as their impressions can at this point be only guesses and projections) ... after a recent visit to Munich and seeing this on display, seeing its presence everywhere on streets and highways, and in riding in it, I can verify that it is a quite a good product and very attractive as a usable, desirable vehicle. Beauty is with each beholder, but beyond that this X1 is excellent and somewhat unique in the market. As a daily urban driver with several M's I am seriously interested as a potential owner.