No Cyril, this is not simply a mildly tweaked BMW X1 - the good objects is under the bonnet. The new X1 xDrive28i has BMW's first two-litre, twin-turbo, four-cylinder engine, based on the Blue Propeller Company's 225kW, three-litre straight six with high-performance twin-scroll turbos, directly petrol-injection with new solenoid injectors and the most recent version of its Valvetronic variable valve control system. Planning to buy a new BMW X1? Check out this website for detailed review with photos and specifications of BMW X1. The exhaust streams leaving the two pairs of cylinders are kept completely part as they run through the exhaust manifold and the turbocharger, taking a spiral direction to the turbine wheel to reduce back-pressure at low revs and minimise turbo lag. All of which is good for a claimed 180kW at 5000rpm - 55kW more than the best earlier BMW two-litre petrol engine - and 350Nm from simply 1250rpm. That'll take the new X1 from 0-100 in 6.1sec, says BMW, and on to 240km/h, at a cost of only 7.9 litres/100km, 16 percent less than the previous X1 28i (not offered in South Africa) with naturally-aspirated straight six. CO2 emissions are quoted at 183g/km. A six-speed manual gearbox is standard, with an eight-speed self-shifter as an option. Standard-fitted EfficientDynamics technology includes brake power revival a shift indicator, auto stop-start and on-demand control of ancillary systems.
The new X1 28i also has the xDrive all-wheel-drive system with an electronically controlled, multi-plate clutch constantly varying the power split between the front and rear axles. Want to buy a new Chevrolet Beat? Check out this website for detailed review and specifications of Chevrolet Beat. It's integrated with the car's steadiness control to answer quickly to the first signs of over or understeer, improving cornering dynamics and traction in slippery situation or on gravel. The electronic driver aids package includes important antilock brakes, vigorous brake control, cornering brake control and dynamic traction control, which raises the steadiness control’s response thresholds to make it easier to pull away in snow, mud or sand. It also has a brake drying function - for wet-weather driving - and compensates for brake fade.
An elective presentation manage matches the drive torque at the rear wheels to driving conditions for even more agile performance, applying controlled braking pulses, with torque compensation, at the first mark of understeer on slippery surfaces or in hard cornering, and sending more power to the rear axle. From the second quarter of 2011 the X1 will also be available for the first time with an M Sports package, including sports suspension and 17†or 18†double-spoke M alloy rims. For those who are interested in buying a Maruti Swift car can visit this website for Maruti Swift price, details and review. The M package also adds an aerodynamics kit, door sills with the “M†sign and glossy shadow-line trim for the side-window surrounds and roof rails. Interior trim includes sports seats upholstered in a cloth/alcantara mix, a leather-trimmed steering wheel with multifunction buttons, a dark grey roof liner, dark cross-brushed aluminium internal trim, a sports gearshift lever for manual models and a leather handbrake lever gaiter. BMW SA has not yet fixed when the X1 xDrive 28i will be released in South Africa.
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