WITH THE FIRST official images sneaking out yesterday, BMW has been quick to follow up with the first official technical information about its all-new new X1 CUV.

Although Australian specifications are still to be finalised, the car is due to launch here in the first quarter of 2010. In the meantime, BMW has revealed details for the European X1 lineup.

From launch, the X1 will be equipped with one of three 2.0 litre, four cylinder diesel engines and one 3.0 litre six-cylinder petrol power plant.

BMW’s range of EfficientDynamics fuel saving features will be paired with the engines as well, including Auto Start-Stop, Brake Energy Regeneration and a gearshift point indicator.

Among its competitors, the X1 claims to be the most fuel-efficient vehicle on offer, with the entry-level model the first in its class to emit less than 140g/km of CO2.

Underpinning the car is a five-arm rear suspension system constructed from lightweight steel. Up front, there’s either a double joint trust bar or aluminium double joint tie bar system.

Standard safety features will include Dynamic Stability Control, front, side and head airbags, adaptive brake lights and daytime driving lights as well as three-point seat belts for all occupants.

Inside, BMW has equipped the X1 with a driver-focused dash and a functional interior with plenty of storage. The interior features a variety of trays and open storage boxes, while each door features a large pocket and integrated bottle holder.

Rear seat occupants are treated to three full-size individual seats, each backrest is adjustable separately and folds in a 40/20/40 split. With all three seats folded, luggage capacity grows from 420 litres to 1350 litres.

The X1 measures 4.45 metres in length and sits on a 2.76 mare wheelbase. X1 models are to be sourced from BMW’s Leipzig plant in Germany.

The European model line-up includes:

BMW X1 xDrive28i

3.0 litre petrol in-line six-cylinder featuring VALVETRONIC and dual-VANOS
Power: 190 kW at 6,600 rpm
Max torque: 310 Nm from 2,600 – 3,000 rpm
Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 6.8 sec
Top speed: 205 km/h
Average fuel consumption: 9.4 ltr/100 kilometres
CO2 emissions: 219 g/km

BMW X1 xDrive23d

2.0 litre diesel four-cylinder featuring BMW TwinPower Turbo and common rail direct fuel injection
Power: 150 kW at 4,400 rpm
Max torque: 400 Nm from 2,000 – 2,250 rpm
Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 7.3 sec
Top speed: 205 km/h
Average fuel consumption: 6.3 ltr/100 kilometres
CO2 emissions: 167 g/km

BMW X1 xDrive20d

2.0 litre diesel four-cylinder featuring a single turbocharger with variable intake geometry and common-rail direct fuel injection
Power: 130 kW at 4,000 rpm
Max torque: 350 Nm from 1,750 – 3,000 rpm
Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 8.4 sec
Top speed: 205 km/h
Average fuel consumption: 5.8 ltr/100 kilometres
CO2 emissions: 153 g/km

BMW X1 sDrive20d

2.0 litre diesel four-cylinder featuring a single turbocharger with variable intake geometry and common-rail direct fuel injection
Power: 130 kW at 4,000 rpm
Max torque: 350 Nm from 1,750 – 3,000 rpm
Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 8.1 sec
Top speed: 205 km/h
Average fuel consumption: 5.3 ltr/100 kilometres
CO2 emissions: 139 g/km

BMW X1 xDrive18d

2.0 litre diesel four-cylinder featuring a single turbocharger with variable intake geometry and common-rail direct fuel injection
Power: 105 kW at 4,000 rpm
Max torque: 320 Nm from 1,750 – 3,000 rpm
Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 10.1 sec
Top speed: 195 km/h
Average fuel consumption: 5.7 ltr/100 kilometres
CO2 emissions: 150 g/km

BMW X1 sDrive18d

2.0 litre diesel four-cylinder featuring a single turbocharger with variable intake geometry and common-rail direct fuel injection
Power: 105 kW at 4,000 rpm
Max torque: 320 Nm from 1,750 – 3,000 rpm
Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 9.6 sec
Average fuel consumption: 5.2 ltr/100 kilometres
CO2 emissions: 136 g/km

Information about Australian specification vehicles, pricing and equipment will follow closer to launch.

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