More than 300,000 X1 models have now been sold, particularly the diesel models. Especially the combination of units and the revised eight-speed automatic transmission enhances the overall impression of the current model of care significantly. To date, the six-speed automatic transmission is not particularly convincing with the two-liter diesel versions 20d and 23d.
The 4.48 meter long BMW X1 xDrive 25ds all better now. The two-liter diesel with twin turbochargers heart and a maximum injection pressure of up to 2000 bar makes 218 hp and maximum torque of 450 Nm, the crankshaft is 1500-2500 rpm. The new eight-speed automatic transmission to provide a reduced fuel consumption, which are the 1.6-ton four-wheel drive at 5.5 liters and will thus fall below even the thirst of the handset by just under half a liter. The new combination of diesel engine and automatic transmission makes driving in the appreciably more torque compared to its predecessor. The speed of the diesel-top version is 230 km / h
The twin-turbocharged four-cylinder diesel is not a tiptoe. But the turbocharged common rail diesel engine operates considerably more sensitive and dynamic, along with the eight-speed ZF automatic transmission, as it did the previous generation X1 xDrive 23d similar to the six stages. After a little turbo lag makes moving forward with confidence.
Usual taut and sporty suspension tuning that presents itself, which seems more delicate than before. The steering is direct and precise and the low pitch and roll to emphasize the sporty character of the BMW X1 latest design