BMW X1 test drive since 2009 SUV

Invigorating impulse

Outwardly updated BMW X1 has changed slightly. But in the technical filling, and in the configuration, and in the very approach to options and packages, there are many new ones. That is why the Bavarians prefer to talk not about restyling, but about LCI Life Circle Impulse. A sort of amplifier of popularity.

Let's start with visible changes. Fortunately, there is nothing to talk about for a long time. Developed unpainted plastic of the source X1 focused on the fact that this car is not only for asphalt. But inevitably made a look easier. Now the all -terrain canons are observed, and visually rustic plastic has become smaller. Under fashion trends, headlights were also adjusted: the eyebrows of running lights were updated, the family lamps became LEDs. Incover mirrors appeared in the corps of the side mirrors, but this is better from the series late than ever. This decision has become the norm for a long time not only in the premium segment. We add that four new colors have appeared, and the current presentation (read the one that the manufacturer sees the most accurately reflecting the nature of the machine) orange looks much more successful than the previous brown. Feel free, interesting, but absolutely not glamorous or very feminine.

Updates of the salon can also be counted on the fingers. Or feel with your fingers. Since the emphasis is on the quality of finishing materials, which is more effective to perceive tactilely. And visually changed the view of the ducts and the light control unit. Well, the central display, although it remained integrated into the front panel, is now made based on senior models. Updated the steering wheel, but

But now it's time to talk about the fact that he is not striking. A rare case: to evaluate the energy of this impulse is more visual, looking not at the car, but at the paper. To begin with, motors options. X1 LCI has five of them. Two diesel engines of the same kubature, but with various programs: 184 and 218 liters. p., both with an impressive one for such a mass by a torque of 380 and 450 nm, respectively. And three gasoline. If you do not take the junior two -liter in design (it is unleashed up to 18i in the designations, and this version is not supposed to be all -wheel drive), then the story will be repeated: TwinPower in versions of XDRIVE20I and XDRive28i are not again hardware (in 1997 cm3), but software programmable) . We make the first mark: four out of five engines are made using two -turbine technology. The second innovation: the most modern of the Beamwash automatic transmissions of eight-ranges are now equipped with both gasoline and diesel versions.

The situation with the configuration is even more interesting. It is no secret that BMW on options can sometimes be fastened by almost the second value of the car. At X1, a couple of ready-made solutions were offered, preserving the traditional M-package. XLine for supporters of an active lifestyle. Here, color solutions are more inclined towards natural tones. And Sport Line is not a M-package yet, but also addressed to lovers of sports drive. Contrast, technocratic color solutions, more metallized textures and shades.



 

Source: Cars