It may be aimed at women, but as
our exclusive images show, the X1
will be a full time four-wheel-driver,
sharing its all-paw layout, raised
ride-height and plastic body
cladding with the upcoming Mini offroader.
Not that most badge-oriented
drivers will take it green-laning –
although it shares the same sized footprint
as Ford’s Kuga and the Toyota
RAV4 – expect prices for the X1 to
start around 32 000 Euros. The cabin
will share a high degree of commonality
with the 1-series, complete with the latest
iDrive and BMW’s signature swannecked
gearlever. Like all new BMW
models, the X1 will feature the Efficient
Dynamics technology – the intelligent
system that utilises stop-start systems,
intelligent alternator control and other
green initiatives to boost economy and
slash emissions. A full hybrid version is
unlikely to get the green light on cost
grounds – expect that system, based on
that already under development, to be
reserved for the new 7-series.
