BMW X1

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The BMW X1 is a line of cars produced by German marque BMW since 2009. It is in the subcompact luxury crossover class, and the first-generation X1 was based on the E90 3 Series and offered rear-wheel drive layout as standard. At its introduction in 2009, it was positioned as the smallest SUV in BMW line-up, below the X3 prior to the launch of the smaller X2. The X1 essentially is aiming at a wider range of customers due to its smaller size, increased efficiency, and a lower price tag due to the all-wheel drive layout (xDrive) being optional.

ManufacturerBMW
Production2009–present
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BMW X1
BMW X1 (U11)
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ManufacturerBMW
Production2009–present
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact luxury crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
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The second-generation X1 marked the switch to a front-wheel-drive-based layout using the UKL2 platform shared with the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and the Mini Countryman.[1] Despite its name, it is now only the second smallest SUV produced by BMW since the introduction of the X2.[2] The third and current generation was released in 2022.


First generation (E84; 2009)

BMW X1 (E84)
BMW X1 (E84)

The E84 X1 is the first-generation model and was originally presented as the BMW Concept X1 at the Paris Motor Show in 2008.[3] Development of the vehicle started in 2006 when BMW identified the need for a smaller and more efficient model in its SUV line-up as petrol prices were increasing. Due to the urgent need to produce the vehicle, development and pre-production time was shortened by 40 percent compared to previous X Series models.[4]

It is based on the same platform as the E90 3 Series[5] and features the same 2,760 mm (108.7 in) wheelbase. The X1 is the first BMW X Series to be available in the sDrive trim (two-wheel drive). It was not introduced to the United States until 2012.[6]

In 2013, the E84 X1 underwent a facelift, featuring restyled exterior and interior design elements, as well as the integration of BMW EfficientDynamics on all models.[7] The original X1 sold 820,529 units.

Second generation (F48/F49; 2016)

BMW X1 (F48)
BMW X1 (F48)

The F48 X1 is the second-generation model. It is built upon the front-wheel drive based UKL2 platform,[8] and is available in long-wheelbase and long-wheelbase hybrid variants in China.[9] The range consists of turbocharged 3-cylinder and 4-cylinder petrol and diesel engine options.[10] Base models are front-wheel drive (branded as sDrive), with all-wheel drive (xDrive) available as an option and is standard for some higher-end models.[11]

Third generation (U11/U12; 2022)

BMW X1 (U11)
BMW X1 (U11)

The U11 X1 is the third-generation model. It is built on the same UKL2 platform as the previous model, and now has a battery electric version called the iX1. Similar to the previous generation, AWD models are badged as xDrive. A range of petrol, diesel, and PHEV models are available. Like the previous model, a China-exclusive long-wheelbase model will be codenamed U12.[12]

Production and sales

The following are the production and sales figures for BMW X1 models:

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Year Production Sales
Europe[13]U.S.[14] China Brazil[15] Malaysia[16][i] Indonesia[17]
X1[18] iX1 X1 iX1 X1 iX1
20098,499[19] 8,925
201099,990[20] 77,706 1,821 183 97
2011126,429[21] 83,086 4,560 438 218
2012147,776[22] 65,254 8,947 18,798 2,625 377 385
2013161,353[23] 64,313 26,512 22,913 2,730 521 453
2014156,471[24] 61,797 22,808 46,563 2,170 516 261
2015120,011[25] 42,107 14,420 41,200 2,711 280 150
2016220,378[26] 95,38027,812 54,900 3,440 748 450
2017286,743[27] 118,05130,826 90,574 4,137 1,113 868
2018 286,827[28] 111,496 29,060 97,215 3,735 1,177 755
2019 266,124[29] 108,507 17,815 97,364 4,254 1,400 660
2020 230,041[30] 88,486 14,405 95,096 3,168 1,032 320
2021 N/A[ii] 86,749 18,253 95,089 3,607 1,094 699
2022 7,103 3,480 1,097 318
2023 21,042[31] 77,920[32] 1,529[32] 3,983 496 617 338
2024 27,306[33] 82,751[34] 13,142[34] 4,859 1,497 285 647 296
2025 27,386[33] 49,616[35] 12,346[35] 5,368 1,267 279 174 173
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  1. Figures based on registration (Malaysia)
  2. Starting in 2021, BMW Group combined total deliveries of the X1 and X2 in its annual report.

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