Rugged proportions, a powerful presence and dynamic lines lend the new BMW X1 a commanding appearance and highlight its status as the youngest member of the BMW X model family. The interior of the new BMW X1 offers significantly more space for passengers and luggage, a cutting-edge premium ambience and functionality grounded in solid engineering.

Four-cylinder engines from the BMW Group's latest generation of power units, an efficiency-optimised version of the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system and newly developed chassis technology all help to palpably enhance sporting ability and ride comfort compared to the outgoing model - with fuel consumption and emissions reduced by up to 17 percent, model-on-model.

The new model has grown in height compared to its predecessor with an increase of 53mm, helping increase the spaciousness of the interior.

Knee room in the rear has increased by 37mm in standard specification and by up to 66mm with the optionally adjustable rear seat, while the 505-litre boot capacity is 85 litres larger than that of its predecessor. 

The xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system also takes its place in the new BMW X1 in a further developed form. The weight-saving, compact and efficient system uses an electro-hydraulically controlled multi-plate clutch to distribute drive between the front and rear axle just as required for the situation at hand.

The change of BMW X1 generations also brings significant advances in the field of intelligent connectivity. A new addition to the range of BMW ConnectedDrive features is a BMW Head-Up Display which, as in the larger BMW X models, projects driving-related information directly onto the windscreen. The car is produced at BMW Plant Regensburg and is slated for market launch in October 2015. 

The BMW X1 can now also be specified with the Driving Assistant Plus lineup of the Active Cruise Control system with Stop & Go function, Lane Departure Warning, Traffic Jam Assistant, Collision Warning and Pedestrian Warning with City Braking function. These systems are complemented by an up-to-the-minute selection of apps allowing customers to add to the car's comfort, navigation and infotainment functionality, as desired.