Debut of the BMW xLine and BMW Sport Line in Singapore

BMW X1 sDrive20i.
Arrival of the latest-generation petrol engine powered by BMW TwinPower Turbo technology.

Singapore. BMW Asia today announced the launch of the new BMW X1 sDrive20i. Driven by BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, this multi-award winning trailblazing crossover in the premium compact segment now comes with increased performance, greater fuel efficiency and lesser CO2 emissions.

“Since its introduction, the BMW X1 has enjoyed tremendous popularity with worldwide sales amounting to more than 300,000 units. It has further won numerous awards including ‘Off-Roader of the year’, ‘Red Dot award for outstanding product design’, ‘Auto Bild Design Award’, as well as a ‘five-star Euro NCAP rating’,” said Mr Neil Fiorentinos, Managing Director of BMW Group Asia.

“The latest BMW X1 sDrive20i comes fully-equipped with the latest Efficient Dynamics features promising better fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions. The new BMW X1 will also be available in either the BMW xLine or Sport Line, with the former offering a robust yet elegant look, while the latter presents an athletic and sporty appeal that cleverly reflects the drivers’ varying tastes.”

New four-cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology.

The BMW TwinPower Turbo technology has equipped the 2.0-litre engine with twin-scroll turbocharging, High Precision Injection direct injection, VALVETRONIC variable valve timing and Double-Vanos variable camshaft timing.

As fitted on the BMW X1 sDrive20i, the four-cylinder engine develops maximum power of 184hp and peak torque of 270Nm, which is available between 1,250 and 4,500 rpm. Instantaneous power response helps the BMW X1 sDrive20i to complete the century sprint in 7.7 seconds with a top speed of 215 km/h. Simultaneous efficiency improvements against its predecessor are reflected in average fuel consumption (as per EU test cycle, depending on tyre format) of 6.7 litres per 100km (reduced by 6%) and CO2 emissions of 157 grams per kilometer (reduced by 5%).

Driving Experience Control including ECO PRO mode set new standards of efficiency.

A Driving Experience Control switch is now fitted as standard on the BMW X1 sDrive20i. This features an ECO PRO mode, which supports a relaxed, extra-fuel-efficient, low-rpm driving style. At the same time, ECO PRO mode also programs electrically powered convenience functions the air conditioning to operate at optimum efficiency. A special display in the instrument cluster lets the driver know by how much the driving range is being extended when using ECO PRO mode.

Auto Start-Stop, which comes standard, makes another big contribution to efficiency. This system automatically shuts the engine off when the vehicle is stopped in a traffic queue or at intersections.

State-of-the-art suspension technology for agile and safe handling.

The compelling agility of the new BMW X1 is complemented by superior and precisely controllable driving characteristics. Its high-end suspension technology and advanced stability systems strike an ideal balance between driving dynamics and ride comfort coupled with a high degree of active safety. The double-joint tie bar axle and electrical power assistance steering system of the new BMW X1 further contribute to safer and more precise handling.

Premiere of the BMW xLine and BMW Sport Line.

BMW Lines are now available on the BMW X1 for the first time, targeted at individualisation through exclusive, harmoniously matched design and equipment features.

The BMW xLine accentuates the robust diversity of the new BMW X1. It allows the sturdy versatility of the compact BMW X model to be overtly emphasised, comprising as it does underguard elements for the front and rear aprons, side skirt covers, air intake and kidney grille slats in Titanium Silver matt finish, as well as exclusive 18-inch alloys in Y-spoke design. The distinctive charisma of the new BMW X1 is also brought to bear in the interior, starting with entry strips bearing the lettering “BMW xLine”, a sport leather steering wheel with multifunction buttons, Ambient Lighting with colours that vary from white through to orange, as well as exclusive interior trim strips in Dark Copper high-gloss and floor mats with colour-matched piping. Another exclusive feature of the BMW xLine are leather Nevada seats. In conjunction with the BMW xLine, leather Nevada upholstery is standard, with the exclusive colour shades Terra and Oyster also used on the door trim panels and the lower section of the dashboard, while the head restraints feature a distinctive embossed “X”. As a further option, interior trim in Fineline Bay matt fine wood finish is available exclusively in combination with the BMW xLine.

The stand-out agility and dynamics of the new BMW X1 within the competitive environment can also be highlighted through exclusive and meticulously matched design and equipment features. Cue for the BMW Sport Line, which features a front and rear underguard, side skirt covers, air intakes and kidney grille slats in Black high-gloss, tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, exclusive 18 inch light alloys in double-spoke style with bi-colour surfaces, and entry strips with “BMW Sport” lettering. In the interior, sport seats upholstered in leather Nevada, a sport leather steering wheel and gear selector lever with red stitching, interior trim in Black high-gloss finish, floor mats with red piping and Ambient Lighting that can shift in colour from white to orange all contribute to an ambience that is explicitly geared to intensive driving pleasure. Also optionally available are leather sport seats in a choice of two colours (Black with Grey-Red piping or Coral Red with Grey-Black piping), while interior trim strips in Alumimium with accent line are an optional extra exclusive to the BMW Sport Line.

The BMW X1 will be available at Performance Motors from 30 September.

For more information on BMW vehicles, contact:

Performance Motors Limited
303 Alexandra Road
Singapore 159941
Showrom: 1800-CALL-BMW (1800-2255-269)
Service:     6319 0111
http://www.pml.com.sg