(May 4, 2022) WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.  — The character of the new 2023 BMW X1 xDrive28i defines itself through everyday driving pleasure, modern versatility, the latest safety and technology features, and an unwavering eagerness for exploration and adventure. More spacious than ever before, the new X1 wraps you in an elevated interior enhanced with the BMW Curved Display with iDrive 8.0 and comes packed full of tech-forward features.

Now available with BMW’s advanced assisted driving and parking systems as well as a suite of standard safety features, the BMW X1 leads the premium compact Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) into the future.
 
The 2023 X1 will start at $39,595 including destination charge. It will hit the U.S. market in the fourth quarter this year.

Launched in 2009, the BMW X1 opened the door to a new vehicle category in the premium segment. Since then, the compact SAV has served as an attractive entry into the world of BMW X. A very well equipped compact SAV with functional versatility, the BMW X1 embodies an authentic experience of freedom and independence in day-to-day driving and on longer journeys.

The 2-liter TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine has been revised for 2023. The new engine incorporates a Miller combustion cycle, as well as a new dual (direct and port) injection system and a revised combustion chamber geometry. The engine now makes 241 horsepower between 4,500-6,500 rpm, and torque has increased to 295 lb-ft between 1,500-4,000 rpm. The engine is mated exclusively to a new 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). Together, they send the X1 xDrive28i from 0-60 mph in just 6.2 seconds.
 
The latest generation of the DCT now features fully electric actuation, a widened gear ratio spread and greater internal efficiency.  This advanced transmission also now tailors shift strategy to the route topography and enables coasting in all drive modes except for Sport Mode when the gear selector is in position ‘S.’
 
The 7-speed DCT provides remarkably quick and smooth gear changes. It combines two sub-transmissions within a single housing, enabling it to pre-select the next gear prior to each gear change. The transmission automatically shifts into Park when the engine is switched off, and sensors can detect when the vehicle is parked on a slope and automatically engage the parking brake.

BMW says the new X1 represents a leap forward in design and utility and is an unmistakable member of the BMW X family with an appetite for adventure. The clean surface design combined with X-typical black trim at the lower edge of the body are key ingredients that only accentuate the vehicle’s rugged character. The new pronounced front end with the large, almost square BMW kidney grille boosts the lasting visual presence of the X1 even further, and standard 18-inch wheels emphasize the muscular stance. Front and back, you will find standard LED headlights with cornering lights and full LED taillights which provide a new and exciting interpretation of the L shape classically sported by BMW X models.
 
From the side, crisply sculpted surfaces for the wheel arches, doors and shoulders of the body generate an expressive interplay of light and shadow. A dynamically rising character line connects the front and rear wheel arch borders. The long roofline flows into a spoiler extending far over the rear glass. Together with the shoulder line above the flush door openers, which extends from the front wheel arches into the rear lights, this gives the silhouette a long, athletically taut appearance. Low-profile roof rails are finished in elegant standard Satin Aluminum while Shadowline trim is optional.
 
At the rear of the new BMW X1, horizontal lines, the narrow rear window, and flared wheel arches emphasize the width of the body. Chrome side details and a prominent trim plate under the rear bumper reprise styling cues from the front.
 
The exterior design of the new X1 sends a clear message: the all-new X1 combines everyday versatility with rugged sophistication that is ready to tackle rough terrain. 
 
The new BMW X1 has grown in length by 1.7 inches to 177.2, 0.9 inches in width to 72.6 inches, and 1.7 inches in height to 64.6 inches, giving it strong proportions. The new vehicle has a wheelbase of 106.0 inches, 0.9 inches longer than before. Track widths have increased by 0.8 inches to 62.3 inches front and rear, benefitting handling composure and on-road agility.