BMW starts production for the upcoming BMW X1 at its Regensburg factory. The third-gen X1 is now entering the assembly line as we speak.
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BMW’s Regensburg factory in Germany is building four types of powertrains for the X1. The compact crossover will arrive with gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid, and electric designs. Indeed, as BMW starts production for the X1, the German factory looks busy in these official photos.
The standard diesel and gasoline-powered versions will hit the market first in October. Of course, Germans are the first ones to see these conventional models. Then, a month later, the X1 xDrive25e and xDrive30e plug-in hybrid models will follow. These hybrids will debut in the market with the zero-emissions, iX1. Moreover, BMW will also add a sportier version to its smallest crossover. It will introduce the first-ever M Performance model in 2023; the X1 M35i.
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The featured X1 in these photos is packed with the M Sport Package. It is also painted in matte Frozen Pure Grey. This model represents the first entry-level crossover to have an Individual paint. BMW also debuts its new Cape York Green color through the new X1.
BMW is giving its customers a choice between FWD and AWD. In addition, these configurations come with a dual-clutch, seven-speed automatic transmission. Magna developed all these features, so it sounds amazing.
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Customers who are looking for more oomph will have to wait for the M35i. This version will have at least 300 hp, but still an automatic. Still, the first M Performance cars with a quad exhaust are the main star. Though fans will have to wait for more before it’s out in the market.
Alternatively, the next-gen MINI Countryman looks like a funkier version of the X1. Still, the brand is not selling its Cooper SE ALL 4 plug-in any more. Instead, it plans to debut a full-electric model as the iX1 model’s sister.