It’s been six years since BMW stormed the mini SUV segment with the X1, and the German automaker has just launched the second-generation version of the car that made Audi and Mercedes-Benz create the Q3 and GLA, respectively.
Introduced in 2009 as the brand’s smallest crossover and fourth SUV after the X3, X5, and X6, the X1 was praised for its powerful engines, sedan-like dynamics, and good fuel economy. A commercial success with more than 700,000 units sold globally through 2014, the second-gen X1 has pretty big shoes to fill and it’s looking to try and best its predecessor with a new exterior design, a revamped interior, and updated drivetrains.
More importantly, the X1 has just become the first BMW-badged SUV to use a front-wheel-drive architecture, borrowing the UKL platform from the Mini Cooper. The X1 joins the 2 Series Active Tourer and 2 Series Gran Tourer to form BMW’s new family of FWD vehicles, which will expand to other nameplates in the future as well.
We’re still a few months away from seeing the 2016 X1 on auto show and dealership floors, but BMW released just enough information on its brand-new crossover. Keep reading to find out more about the second-generation X1.
Updated 05/27/2016: The BMW X1 was named as a Top Safety Pick+ but the IIHS. Check out the Safety section below for all the details.
Continue reading to learn more about the 2016 BMW X1.
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