Official Concept X1 pics

[ca911]

don't know if this has been posted yet, but the microsite with video is up as well:

http://www.bmw.com/com/_shortcuts/co.../index_en.html

[autoque]

Originally Posted by palbay

X1 is based on the new 1 Series platform.Thanks! PalBay

I read on at least two occasions that X1 is based on the E90 3-series.

Below is a quote from Edmunds.com
"An early promotional video viewed by Inside Line reveals that BMW is targeting its latest SUV at a much younger audience than its existing models. The sloping tailgate treatment certainly points at a vehicle that places good looks over load-carrying capacity. Dimensionally, the X1 is close to the 3 Series Touring — a Europe-market wagon version of BMW's most successful model — on which the X1 is largely based."

And here is the worldcarfans.com saying it;
"The underpinings of the model are actually derived from the E90 3-Series platform, contrary to previous reports that it shares the same platform as the current generation 1-Series."

Are you sure Palbay you're not mistaken this time?

[palbay]

Here is a quote from a gentleman who works for BMW AG in Munich concerning the X1 platform.He was involved w/ the development of the car from the ground up. Thanks! PalBay

Originally Posted by Scott27

It is the first prototype of the production X1 SAV.

The X3 prototypes will be easily identified by it's shortened glasshouse and dynamically sloping roof. They should hit the road in the new year.

Although based on the architechture of the 1er And to be shared with the MINI proposal . The design will offer an individual look seperated from the next generation 1er.
The MINI will be clothed in a small Compact and adventurous take on the MINI's styling with the famous MINI grille becoming much enlarged.
Although this car will share a platform with MINI it is not Same architechture different body style.

The MINI's drivetrain will be programmed differently likewise the X1.

The MINI will definetely not be called "Moke" Some Proposals feature the Clubmans Club door access. These proposals featured labeling the "MINI Clubman X" , Some called the MINI "Four" . One thing is certain though is that BMW do not want to use the Cooper name with the MINI SAV although engines will remain the same. The preference is more to "lifestyle" packages.

Also greenlighted today was a Small Z Roadster. Think a modern interpretation of the BMW Z1 - Elegant, compact and dynamically sporty - a modern interpretation of the Z1 Concept.

Why the expansion of smaller focused performance and lifestyle orientated cars?

In this segment sales are rocketing and projected sales are even expected to increase as people downsize and more younger enthusiasts come to the market. The 1er Coupe and Cabrio are the first step but there are many,many more to come. Including BMW's much talked about "City Concept for the Future" I have never seen so many eyes light up when the the sketches were unveiled.

[autoque]

alright alright good for you

By the way, according to him the new X3 is coming a lot faster than I imagined! It's next year!

The X3 prototypes will be easily identified by it's shortened glasshouse and dynamically sloping roof. They should hit the road in the new year.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by autoque

By the way, according to him the new X3 is coming a lot faster than I imagined! It's next year!

They have to beat the competition..

[autoque]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

They have to beat the competition..

AWESOME!!!

[LeMansX5]

More pics in gallery

http://www.flickr.com/photos/egmcart...7607655948509/

[autoque]

Is it true the X1 may not be available in North America?

[LeMansX5]

yes, thats the news of late....bad economics and US dollar.

[Pentium]

I wonder what price tag will this X1 have here...cause of our tax...

anyway I'm sill in love with the new facelifted 3 Series..and I'm still waiting for it to arrive here