Test Drive BMW X1 since 2009 SUV

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Test drive of the excellent crossover BMW X1.
In 2009, the BMW X1 became the first compact crossover of the premium class: only two years later, Audi Q3 and Range Rover Evoque rushed. Meanwhile, Munich designers and engineers have already prepared for the generics of the genre of the package of updates and a new two-liter biturbodiesel.
Recently, BMW represents new in bulk, compact segments. In 2011, a new one came out, a freshly baked treshka appeared a little later, and now it's time for restyling the most affordable crossover from BMW X1.
X-first was built on the basis of the universal third series, but not new, and the last generation (E91). The treshka in the Touring version of the new F31 series is already assembled at the factory in Munich, but these cars will go to European buyers in the fall, and in Russia and even later.
During the restyling, the dimensions X1 almost did not change. Only length increased, and even then a couple of centimeters due to new bumpers and an updated rear diffuser. By and large, it's all that changed in the appearance of the crossover, unless standard for any faeslifting set in the form of slightly modified headlights, fog and repeaters of turn signals in the housings of the mirrors.
 
Standard confined set: bumpers, headlamps and repeaters of rotation pointers in mirrors. Many scolded the previous BMW X1 for excessive heavily of the front jaw. After restyling, the proportion of the car did not change, but due to another form of its lower part, the crossover is now less like aged boxer with a powerful jaw. Rearly updated x1 Find out even more difficult: here a little frustrated bumper and diffuser.
BMW X1 became visually slightly lighter, slightly graceful and almost caught up with the framework of the general corporate style the freshest novelties of the treshka and one. From them, he took over and different design styles, affordable customers here they are called XLINE and Sport Line. The M Sport version is provided, which, however, was also in the previous X1.

In the Xline version of the nostrils of the radiator lattice will be stylized under Titan. Similarly, spoilers are decorated at the bottom of the bumper. And in the Sport Line version (at the top of the photo) prevails more rigorous black color: even lateral mirrors are painted in it. There is a difference in the interior finish: different overlays on the thresholds, color solutions and seats. For x1, a special aerodynamic kit, a sports suspension and a salon with a decoration from Alcantara is traditionally offered.
Given the small dimensions of the machine (less than 4.5 meters in length, a little more Ford Focus), we are surprised how successfully the Germans ordered the available space. Moreover, the front engine compartment is in front of the engine shifted to the database. The trunk was released a rather big (420 liters), however, a new wagon of the 3-series is a slightly roomy: 490 liters of booties are closer. And the salon, which only at first it seems cramped, but in which four people actually fit without any problems.
Interior

BMW car interiors have always differed in high quality materials used and magnificent ergonomics. The interior of the updated x1 is no exception. Premium quality finish, and even the tree here is used to the place. Seats - dense, providing low and sports landing. Especially for the crossover.

The non-fixed selector of the automatic transmission eventually began to be perceived quite familiar and comfortable. Behind it, AUX and USB connectors are located on the center console, the ECOPRO Enabling and Shutdown Buttons, Start / Stop Systems, Parktronic Systems, Stabilization Systems and Mountain Assistant Systems.

On the seats of the rear row will be comfortable only two. The third will prevent a high transmission tunnel. Places as much as in Treshka: nowhere gives it, but there is no special space. As there are no additional amenities for example, there are no ducts in the center. The backs are not regulated, and the seat itself is fixed rigidly.
One who at least once sat behind the BMW wheel will find everything necessary on the usual locations. And the one who had to ride the X1 of the last generation, would mark the improved finishing quality, an updated steering wheel and additionally deployed a central console. And it doesn't matter that x1 is a crossover. Landing is still almost as traditionally low, as in BMW sedans. Chubby small ram, high central tunnel, floor gas, red light inside this is a real Bavarian.
Yes, and on the road x1 is a typical BMW. And how were the Germans who were able to instill with a high crossover drive manners? About the clearance of 180 millimeters, about the center of masses, which rose to a large height, and remember rather highly high tires only leaving the car.
Because it is managed by an X-first very worthy. Feedback on the steering wheel is almost perfect. There is neither relaxation at low speeds or excessive gravity at high. Rolls are very small for a parquet, in turns the car comes with amazing readiness, and on the arc goes literally sticking to the asphalt by all four wheels. When escorting with gas, there is quite a rear-wheel drive, which can be paid off before the intervention of the stabilization system (it is possible to completely turn it off only at speeds up to 40 kilometers per hour) with a slight movement of the steering wheel. Understanding with a complete machine.
You always know, in what position there are controlled wheels, as far as the gas needs to be reset and at what angle turn the steering wheel to stabilize the car.
But the honed controllability in this case does not mean the deterioration of the smoothness of the stroke. On the contrary, X1 refers to irregularities with relative indifference. It is impossible to say that the crossover can rush on any Ughabam without dealing with the roads. But the fact that the usual tresh is on the platform of which it is built, this has not dreamed, that's for sure. X-first handles pits to rarity calmly, gently and silently. He is completely deprived of the nervousness that is present in BMW 3-Series when moving on nonideal roads. It is not easy to find such in the vicinity of Munich, but they are. And they clearly make it clear: for Russian reality, X1 is much better suited than the usual 3-Series wagon.

The BMW X1 suspension is configured in such a way that it almost does not lose in controllability, but heavily wins in smoothness compared to his BMW 3-Series universal donor.
For the BMW X1 crossover, it is very good in turns, but it allows you to relax on the freeway, he does not notice. On a long straight unlimited German autobah, he gladly picks up 230 kilometers per hour, while not losing in stability, while maintaining a completely acceptable noise level and a very small fuel consumption. Even at a speed of about 200 kilometers per hour to force x1 to die over 13-14 liters of diesel fuel is almost unrealistic. The consumption in civil modes of movement easily lowers up to 7.5 8.5 liters per hundred. All because under the hood of the test car there is a new high-tech biturbodiesel.
Prior to that, the top diesel engine for X1 was a two-liter turbodiesel 23d, which develops 204 horsepower and 400 nm of the moment. In 25D technologies, the same, but increased pressure and reprogrammed electronics allowed us to raise the maximum power and torque indicators to 218 forces and 450 nm, respectively. How not to remember the favorite fans of the brand of a gasoline three-liter atmospheric, which even recently could be ordered for x1 28i xDrive (now for the machine with the same index it is proposed a two-liter four-cylinder bitorbogo). That engine of the old school developed at the sunset career 258 forces and 300 nm, but then there were three gasoline liters! And then there are only two liters of turboodiesel, and very close power indicators. And on the torque 25d far ahead.

It is a pity that the powerful and torque motor 25D does not have a beautiful voice, but only modestly rushes on the nizakh, displeased and unpleasantly snaps around when the driver drives the tachometer arrow up on the scale.
But progress does not stand still. The new era of BMW Turbomotors of economical, eco-friendly (Euro-5), lungs, with interchangeable components already signed the death sentence atmospheric six. The new 25D engine is good, powerful, and its thrust will envy the main diesel locomotive: already with 1500 revolutions acceleration is very serious. But there is no magnificent voice, no rage, waking up at high speeds. And six-cylinder turbo diesel engines for x1 are not offered.

Engine
The newest Burbodiesel 25D Further Evolution of BMW 20D and 23D Diesel Diesel Motors, the first of which is equipped with one turbine, and 23D two, as well as 25d. In the asset 25D fuel injection system Common Rail, which sprays fuel through special piezo-nozzles under a pressure of 200 bar. A slightly enlarged (compared to 23D) pressure and other electronics settings allowed to increase power from 204 to 218 horsepower, and torque from 400 to 450 nm.
But the diesel engine is perfectly protected with a new eight-adjusted automaton (until restyled in the asset x1 there was a transmission with six steps). You can only feel the moment of switching in the case of a very dynamic and torn ride. In the usual German rhythm, automatic transmission is generally invisible. The fact that the programs are still changing, can be judged only by light jumps of the tachometer arrow and a slightly changing timbre of the work of turboodiesel.
Sports mode almost completely allows you to forget about stealing petals. But the manual mode is dishonest: when maximally revolts, the machine itself switches up.

X1 still remained a very drive car. And at least he appeared before his competitors, on the chassis, he is still the best.
Unfortunately, check off the BMW X1 off-road qualities and the four XDrive drive during the test drive did not work. But the point is not even in full drive: the impressive front Sve and the ground clearance into a modest 180 millimeters is unlikely to allow the baby x1 to take equals with real SUVs. Yes, in BMW never demanded some kind of superportivity from their X models. Four-wheel drive here, rather, to obtain certain driving properties. Although it is not worth Uliveing \u200b\u200bhis dignity: to call for a border, drive through a shallow rut or take the storming of a small Koshibor X1 is quite forces. But the treshka, on the basis of which it is built, is unlikely to drive into the dirt or ride it on fishing.
The difference is not so great, but it was she allowed BMW dealers to sell over three years more than 300 thousand x1 of the last generation around the world. And now, after restyling, when the BMW X1 is available on the list of countries, and the United States will also be included, the sales will be incremented yet.
Alternative
Russian prices for AUDI Q3 start with a mark of 1,287,900 rubles. So much is a modification 2.0 TFSI (170 horsepower) on a six-speed mechanic. For the seven-step robot, S Tonic is asked to pay extra 71,000 rubles. The more powerful version of the same motor (211 forces) is aggregated only with S Tronic and costs 1,535,500 rubles. The only version with Turbodiesel 2.0 TDI (177 forces) is already supplied in a pair with a machine gun. Price from 1 459 200 rubles.
Range Rover Evoque is sold in both five and three-door execution. The price of a three-door Coupe is higher than in a five-year in a similar configuration by 51,000 rubles. For 1 632,000 rubles you can buy a Turbodiesel 2.2 TD4 (150 forces) on the handle in the initial configuration of Pure. Powerful Turbodiesel SD4 (190 forces) is worth a minimum of 1,708,000 rubles. The gasoline version of Si4 (240 forces) is supplied only with a machine gun and costs from 1 903,000 rubles. The top modification of Coupe Si4 in the Prestige configuration is estimated at 2,392,000 rubles.
So far, dealers have only 3-series Touring of the last generation - the very thing on the basis of which it is built x1 (the treshka-universal of the new generation will appear closer to winter). At the sunset of the model of the model from the list of power units, some gasoline (318i, 330i and 335i) disappeared (318i, 330i and 335i), as well as turbodiesel (318D, 325D, 330D and 335D) engines. Now Touring can be bought in four versions: 320i (156 horsepower, from 1,437,000 rubles), 320d (184 forces, from 1,506,000 rubles), 325i (218 forces, from 1,706,000 rubles) and 325i xDrive (from 1 835 000 rubles).
Specifications BMW X1 XDrive 25D
Engine type Burbodiesel R4
Working volume, cube. CM 1995.
Max. Power, hp / rpm 218/4000
Max. Moment, nm / rpm 450 / 1500-2500
Drive type complete
Transmission 6-speed MCP or 8-speed ACP
Front suspension independent MacPherson
Rear suspension independent multi-type
Brakes disc ventilated front and rear
Dimensions (DHSHV), mm 4477x1798x1545
Wheel base, mm 2760
Curb weight, kg 1585 (1595)
Max. Speed, km / h 230 (228)
Acceleration 0100 km / h, from 6.8
Fuel consumption (combo), l / 100 km 5.9 (5.5)
CO2 emissions, g / km 154 (145)
Volume of fuel tank, l 61
Volume of luggage compartment, l 420-1350
R17 R19 wheels
Price, rubles N / D
In brackets indicate data for a car with automatic transmission

A source: Magazine Motor [July 2012]