The third-generation (U11) BMW X1 is now accessible with an inner combustion engine with the launch of the sDrive20i xLine, which retails for RM259,800 on-the-road with out insurance coverage, inclusive of a five-year prolonged guarantee and repair package deal.

Not like the totally electrical iX1 xDrive30 M Sport that was launched again in Could this 12 months, the petrol-powered variant of the newest X1 is obtainable as a locally-assembled (CKD) mannequin from Kulim, Kedah – the second-generation F48 was additionally a CKD mannequin.

For the cash, you get a 2.0 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine that serves up 204 PS (201 hp or 150 kW) and 300 Nm of torque. In comparison with the earlier F48 of the identical variant degree, figures have gone up by 12 PS (12 hp or 9 kW) and 20 Nm.

Drive continues to be despatched to the entrance wheels by way of a seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch, with the entire setup able to a 0-100 km/h time of seven.6 seconds and a high pace of 236 km/h. The claimed gas economic system of the sDrive20i is 7.2 l/100 km.

Bigger than its predecessor, the U11 X1’s dimensions are as follows:

• Size: 4,500 mm (+53 mm)
• Width: 1,845 mm (+24 mm)
• Top: 1,642 mm (+44 mm)
• Wheelbase: 2,692 mm (+22 mm)
• Boot area: 476 litres, expandable to 1,527 litres with rear seats down

The CKD X1 will get the xLine styling package deal which options bumpers which have a extra rugged look in comparison with the sporty look of the M Sport on the iX1. Highlights embrace a kidney grille with a Pearl Chrome body and high-gloss black slats, an underride safety panel, chrome outer air consumption trim and Darkish Gray trim within the decrease apron.

Normal gear for this X1 contains adaptive LED headlamps, 19-inch V-spoke fashion 867 bicolour light-alloy wheels, a ten.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a ten.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, BMW Working System 8, dual-zone local weather management, Sensatec seat upholstery, paddle shifters and My Modes.

As for driver help programs, each the Driving and Parking Assistant packages are included, which embrace Hill Begin Help, Velocity Limiter, Attentiveness Assistant, Lane Departure Warning with lively steering intervention, Entrance Collision and Left Flip Warnings – each with braking perform – in addition to the Evasion Assistant.

5 colors can be found for the CKD X1, specifically Black Sapphire, Alpine White, Cape York Inexperienced, Phytonic Blue and House Silver, all paired with black perforated Sensatec upholstery and an anthracite headliner.

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