The 2nd generation of the successful BMW X1 – more than 730,000 units sold globally – makes its debut in South Africa. These new photos showcase the BMW X1 F48 in the more rustic designed xLine version with matte silvery accents which emphasize the offroad grapheme of the compact SUV.

The compact SUV was introduced in South Africa with the Chestnut Bronze Metallic colour – a colour initially only available for the X1 and which offers – depending on the lite – a completely different color experience. The other launch model is a classy Alpine White. BMW's 2nd generation X1 will be available with such new options as Dynamic Damper Control, Adaptive Cruise Control, a Panoramic Moonroof, a Heads-Upwardly Display and even Traffic Jam Assist which volition take over driving at up to 37 mph and tin control speed, proximity to other vehicles and lane-keeping. There are 10 exterior colors offered: Dark Olive Metallic, Sparkling Brown Metal, Chestnut Bronze Metallic, Mediterranean Blueish Metallic, Glacier Silverish Metallic, Mineral Gray Metallic, Mineral White Metal, Jet Black and Alpine White.

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The 2022 BMW X1 has grown quite a bit over the previous model, sprouting 53 millimeters in height, with a 36 millimeter enhance in the front seating position, to give the X1 a more commanding view of the road. This increase in size, and switch to front-wheel drive architecture, has likewise given the X1 ameliorate interior infinite, to the melody of 37 millimeters more rear knee room and 85 liters more cargo space, bringing the full to 505 liters. With the rear seats folded downwardly, the X1 has one,550 liters of cargo space.

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Four-cylinder engines from the BMW's latest generation of power units, an efficiency-optimized version of the BMW xDrive intelligent all-bike-bulldoze system and newly developed chassis technology all help to palpably heighten sporting ability and ride comfort compared to the outgoing model – with fuel consumption and emissions reduced past upward to 17 percentage, model-on-model.

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Two petrol and one diesel unit of measurement volition be available from launch in South Africa, all of which accept four cylinders.

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