BMW X1 CGI (BMW X1電腦合成圖)

BMW X大軍逐漸成形: X1、X3、X5、X6，因此我們可以推論，屬於X系列的BMW M版再不久將來也會逐一問世。對於BMW的工程師，要把SUV的操控弄到如同Sedan般的靈巧輕盈或許是一大挑戰，但看看BMW X6 的DPC(Dynamic performance control)已將SUV操控推向另一層境界來看，誰說未來M版X系列不可能打破成規呢?

BMW X1 rendering suggests (BMW X1假想圖)

Source: http://www.motorauthority.com/

"In addition to its new V-series of cars, BMW is also rumored to be developing a new SUV model positioned below the current X3. Tipped to called the ‘X1,’ the new model is expected to be unveiled in early 2010 and will be powered by a similar engine lineup as the 1-series on which it’s based. The car’s X-drive 4WD system, however, will be the lifted directly from the larger X3 SUV. Though we doubt the X1 will be as heavily influenced by the Concept CS as this rendering suggests, there will be some similar features such as the enlarged grille, wrap around headlights and aggressive bumper. According to earlier reports, development has been carried out on the new model although final production plans are yet to be confirmed. Production numbers are expected to be around the 100,000 mark with prices starting around €30,000. It will be tough market as rivals Mercedes and Audi are preparing their own versions, with the new GLK and Q3 models."
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為了對抗Mercedes的GLK及Audi Q3,BMW打算在2010年推出X系列的入門車款-X1,據了解X1將使用與1系列類似的動力單元並移植現行X3的X-Drive，外觀造型應該也會用上CS-Concept的造型元素。