BMW X1 (E84)


The E84 BMW X1 is a Compact luxury crossover SUV and was produced from 2009 to 2015. It is the first generation model of the BMW X1 range, and was replaced by the F48 BMW X1 in mid-2015.

Development and launch

The E84 X1 is based on the Concept X1 that was revealed at the Paris Motor Show in 2008.
The final production version of the X1 is based on the same platform used in the E91 3 Series Touring, and both have the same wheelbase. The platform is also used in the Zinoro 1E, which is an all-electric crossover based on the X1, with a rear-mounted electric motor that produces of torque.
The X1 is available in rear-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive variants with a 40/60 rear-bias.

Equipment

The X1 offers of cargo volume. The rear seats can be folded in a 40:20:40 split and increases the storage space to. Standard equipment includes dual-zone climate control, parking sensors, 17-inch alloy wheels, and regenerative braking. From 2012, the X1 is also offered in xLine, Sport, and M Sport trims.
xDrive25i and 35i models are only available with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The rest of the model range receives a 6-speed manual transmission and all models are optionally available with an automatic transmission. 18i and 23d models receive a 6-speed automatic, while 20i, 16d, and 25d models are available with an 8-speed automatic.
28i, 18d, and 20d models featured a 6-speed automatic until 2011, before being replaced by an 8-speed transmission.

Models

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

Special models

Powder Ride Edition

The X1 Powder Ride edition was released on November 2012 as an option for xDrive28i and 35i models. It is based on the Concept K2 Powder Ride unveiled earlier at the 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show and was done in collaboration with K2 Sports. Models feature xLine specific equipment, as well as a roof rack and roof box, and Powder Ride Edition decals on the doors and wheel arches. In winter 2013, an X1 Edition Powder Ride was introduced for xDrive20i, 28i, 18d, 20d, and 25d models with similar features.

Emergency vehicles

A version of the X1 sDrive16d specifically made for use in the emergency services was unveiled at RETTmobil 2013, an annual convention held to showcase rescue and emergency vehicles. The car, named BMW X1 First Responder, features custom livery, a head-up display, speed-limit information, night-vision, and a navigation system with real-time traffic information. An X1 xDrive20d fire command vehicle was also showcased a year later at RETTmobil 2014.

Model year changes

2011

The following changes took effect from autumn 2011:
The following changes were shown at the 2012 New York International Auto Show:
The updated X1 was unveiled at the 2014 North American International Auto Show and went on sale in spring of 2014:
The 2012 X1 scored five stars overall in the Euro NCAP test.

Production volumes

The following are production figures for the E84 X1:
YearTotal
20098,499
201099,990
2011126,429
2012147,776
2013161,353
2014156,471
2015120,011
Total:820,529

Awards