Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Car Profiles - BMW X1

BMW X1

The entry level "X" car, the X1 has the sporty driving experience which is trickled down to the smallest of them all. While it gets a diesel engine, practicality isn't great plus quality standards aren't to BMW levels.

The Good: Drives like a BMW
The Bad: Quality levels are below

Price Range: P2,990,000-P3,290,000
Our Rating: ***

Last Update: September 23, 2014

OWNERSHIP DETAILS18d sDrive Sport Line18d sDrive xLine18d sDrive
PriceP3,290,000P3,290,000P2,990,000
Warranty2 Years or 100,000kms2 Years or 100,000kms2 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
EngineN47D20 2.0 DOHC 16V I6 TwinPower TurboN47D20 2.0 DOHC 16V I6 TwinPower TurboN47D20 2.0 DOHC 16V I6 TwinPower Turbo
Horsepower143hp @ 4,000rpm143hp @ 4,000rpm143hp @ 4,000rpm
Torque320Nm @ 1,750-1,500rpm320Nm @ 1,750-1,500rpm320Nm @ 1,750-1,500rpm
Fuel TypeDieselDieselDiesel
Fuel SystemCommon Rail Direct InjectionCommon Rail Direct InjectionCommon Rail Direct Injection
Transmission8-Speed Automatic8-Speed Automatic8-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity63 Liters63 Liters63 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length4,454mm4,454mm4,454mm
Width1,798mm1,798mm1,798mm
Height1,545mm1,545mm1,545mm
Wheelbase2,760mm2,760mm2,760mm
Curb Weight1,500kg1,500kg1,500kg
Body Style5 Door SUV5 Door SUV5 Door SUV
Engine/Drive TypeFront Engine/Rear Wheel DriveFront Engine/Rear Wheel DriveFront Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating555
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front SuspensionMcPherson Strut with Stabilizer BarMcPherson Strut with Stabilizer BarMcPherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar
Rear SuspensionMcPherson Strut with Stabilizer BarMcPherson Strut with Stabilizer BarMcPherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar
Front BrakesVentilated DiscVentilated DiscVentilated Disc
Rear BrakesVentilated DiscVentilated DiscVentilated Disc
Tires
Wheels18 Inch Alloy, Run Flat Tires18 Inch Alloy, Run Flat Tires17 Inch Alloy, Run Flat Tires
SAFETY
Airbags666
Anti-Lock BrakesYesYesYes
Traction/Stability ControlYes, Dynamic Stability Control and Dynamic Traction ControlYes, Dynamic Stability Control and Dynamic Traction ControlYes, Dynamic Stability Control and Dynamic Traction Control
Other Safety FeaturesAdds: NoneAdds: NoneAutomatic Lock While Driving, Dynamic Braking Lights, Acoustic Seatbelt Warning, Park Distance Control
EXTERIOR
Fog LampsFront and Rear LEDFront and Rear LEDFront and Rear LED
Other Exterior FeaturesAdds: Sport Badge, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line, Mirror Caps in High Gloss Black Finish, Rear Bumper with High Gloss Black Finish, Tailpipe in Black Chrome FinishAdds: xLine Badge, Chrome Line Exterior, Satinated Aluminum Roof RailsBody Color Side Mirrors with Signal Repeaters, Rear Bumper with Matte Titanium Silver Finish, Rear Lights with LED Powered Light Banks, Black Roof Rails, Matte Titanium Silver Finish Tailpipes, Xenon Low and High Beam Headlights
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTilt/TelescopicTilt/TelescopicTilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel MaterialSports LeatherSports LeatherLeather
Seating AdjustmentPower, Driver with MemoryPower, Driver with MemoryPower, Driver with Memory
Seating MaterialSports LeatherLeatherLeather
Other Interior FeaturesAdds: High Gloss Black Finish with Coral Red Matte Highlight AccentsAdds: Inside Mirrors with Anti Dazzle Function, High Gloss Dark Copper Finish with pearl Chrome Highlight AccentsSatin Silver Interior Accents, Lights Package, Storage Compartment Package, Warning Traingle with First Aid Kit, Velour Floor Mats, Brake Energy Regeneration, Drive Experience Control with ECO PRO, On Board Computer, Voice Input System, Internet Preparation
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power AmenitiesSteering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold and Auto DimSteering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold and Auto DimSteering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold and Auto Dim
Climate ControlAutomatic, DualAutomatic, DualAutomatic, Dual
Audio System8.8 Inch Monitor with AM/FM/AUX/USB/Bluetooth/BMW Professional Radio/Smartphone Connectivity and BMW iDrive System 8.8 Inch Monitor with AM/FM/AUX/USB/Bluetooth/BMW Professional Radio/Smartphone Connectivity and BMW iDrive System 8.8 Inch Monitor with AM/FM/AUX/USB/Bluetooth/BMW Professional Radio/Smartphone Connectivity and BMW iDrive System
Speakers6, with HiFi Loudspeaker System6, with HiFi Loudspeaker System6, with HiFi Loudspeaker System
Steering Wheel ControlsYes, Audio, Cruise Control, and TelephoneYes, Audio, Cruise Control, and TelephoneYes, Audio, Cruise Control, and Telephone
AlarmYesYesYes
Keyless EntryYes, with Automatic Start/Stop FunctionYes, with Automatic Start/Stop FunctionYes, with Automatic Start/Stop Function
RIVALSAudi Q3, MINI Countryman

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