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Después de las imágenes filtradas del crossover BMW X1, la marca del aspa blanquiazul nos confirma que este nuevo modelo arribaría a los distribuidores estadounidenses en algún momento del 2011 y será ofrecido con tracción posterior e integral (xDrive), en conjunto con una amplia variedad de motorizaciones gasolineras y diesel, aun no especificadas. El BMW X1 será lanzado en el mercado europeo durante el próximo otoño, y curiosamente se ubicará en la gama por debajo del X3, convirtiéndose en el menor de los SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle) de la marca de Munich.

Imaginamos que la próxima generación del BMW X3 crecerá en todas sus proporciones para no ser canibalizado por el reciente X1.

Fuente: BMW
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THE BMW X1 CONFIRMED FOR UNITED STATES IN 2011

Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey – July 1, 2009 ... It was confirmed today that the BMW X1 is planned to debut in the United States in calendar year 2011. The X1 has been conceived with the flexibility to offer traditional rear-wheel drive and xDrive all-wheel drive configurations, as well as a wide variety of gasoline and diesel powertrain choices. In light of rapidly evolving US market demands, fuel prices, and regulatory standards, elements of the X1's US launch plan, including engine and drivetrain configurations, will be forthcoming closer to the time of launch.

The BMW X1 will debut in Europe this fall with a choice of four engines - one gasoline and three diesels - and will be available in rear-wheel drive and xDrive all-wheel drive configurations. The X1 will set new benchmarks in the premium compact segment for efficiency, comfort, utility, and of course driving dynamics. Achieving up to 5.2 L/100km (45.2 miles per US gallon) on the European test cycle, the BMW Advanced Diesel-powered X1 sDrive18d will provide remarkable fuel efficiency while still achieving a top speed of 200km/h (124mph). Each drivetrain choice for the X1 will showcase the latest results of BMW's EfficientDynamics engineering strategy, which is focused to reduce emissions and consumption while enhancing the performance expected of any BMW.