Introducing the All-New 2023 BMW X1 (U11)

damnitBobby · 05-31-2022, 07:53 PM

This actually looks good. Good proportions, and I love the taillights. I would totally daily drive this.

Red Bread · 05-31-2022, 08:07 PM

People complaining about the lack of iDrive knob clearly haven't owned another brand recently. Terrible interface compared to a decent touch screen. Our VW and Volvo both work better without a knob. Let's not talk about my Mk8 R however…

jmh600cbr · 05-31-2022, 08:11 PM

Why is it called U11? Are they skipping from g to u?

stein_325i · 05-31-2022, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jmh600cbr

Why is it called U11? Are they skipping from g to u?

If its using the UKL FWD platform may be a way of differentiating the RWD and FWD based Bimmers by chassis codes.

BMthusiast · 05-31-2022, 08:14 PM

Solid build all-around. I'm impressed and enticed!

Brett_C_F30_G42 · 05-31-2022, 08:22 PM

Anyone gonna take about the fact that it's a seven-speed dual clutch…? On an X1…? When it's not even offered on M cars…?

ASAP · 05-31-2022, 08:26 PM

is this a FWD biased car?

CompilerGuy · 05-31-2022, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ASAP

is this a FWD biased car?

From the press release pdf:

"In driving situations that do not require all-wheel drive, the engine’s power is sent to the front wheels only."

M3WC · 05-31-2022, 08:52 PM

What...this thing has a 7-speed dual clutch transmission.

jmh600cbr · 05-31-2022, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by stein_325i

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Originally Posted by jmh600cbr

Why is it called U11? Are they skipping from g to u?

If its using the UKL FWD platform may be a way of differentiating the RWD and FWD based Bimmers by chassis codes.

Ngl this made me more confused. So we're skipping from g-U because u means FWD?

stefan · 05-31-2022, 08:54 PM

This thing is extremely competitive and an easy choice over its rivals. Buyers are those people who inexplicably want a car on stilts. But it's a hit segment and this might be one of the best looking versions. The DCT comes as a shock as I thought it was all Aisin on these.

nathanm4 · 05-31-2022, 08:59 PM

Omg!

What a beautiful design inside and out!

I have a lot of respect for the BMW design team!

pikcachu · 05-31-2022, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jmh600cbr

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Originally Posted by stein_325i

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Originally Posted by jmh600cbr

Why is it called U11? Are they skipping from g to u?

If its using the UKL FWD platform may be a way of differentiating the RWD and FWD based Bimmers by chassis codes.

Ngl this made me more confused. So we're skipping from g-U because u means FWD?

U for understeer

Alpine Wait · 05-31-2022, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by M3WC

What...this thing has a 7-speed dual clutch transmission.

Several of the F48 models used DCT as well.

Ford has used DCT in several of their smaller/cheaper cars for a dozen+ years. I think DCT fell out of favor due to worse fuel efficiency and inability to handle higher torque loads.

Possibly the DCT in the F48/U11 is smaller than the 8-speed Steptronic, and probably costs less. Even if there is a fuel economy trade-off.

KevinC · 05-31-2022, 09:54 PM

iDrive 8: Let's tack an even bigger wide-screen iPad to the dash, without actually integrating it into the dash at all.

That abomination looks like it should be a forklift dash. Fire the entire design team and start over. Oh, and have an option to customize the gauges, with one being to have 2 large round dials as one of the options - rather than that angular hard-to-read-at-a-glance nonsense.

KevinC · 05-31-2022, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jmh600cbr

Why is it called U11? Are they skipping from g to u?

The "U" is for "Underwhelming".

Spectremotorsports · 05-31-2022, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Veliona Vollerei

No information about M35i yet? When's that gonna get revealed?

I'm curious about this as well. Where's the hot version we saw with the quad tip tailpipes?

pablom2c · 05-31-2022, 10:15 PM

No exhaust visible?

Teutonic · 05-31-2022, 10:49 PM

"Exterior design with true BMW X-vehicle design elements and premium character."

This mambo jambo makes me laugh... Beside the pompous irrelevant text, should I understand that the previous exterior design was with fake elements...?
LOL, and when you think there is no room for more idiots in this brand...😂

Rather put a TRUE xDrive system in there BMW, (you know, that RWD biased system) and stop calling the Haldex what is not... FWD shitty Haldex IS NOT a true Xdrive...

calicolorado · 05-31-2022, 10:56 PM

Nice work BMW design! Lots of good things happening on this car, great surface development and proportions given what was probably a challenging package to wrap. Interior is a knockout but I still don't care for the gauge design on any of the new models. Maybe a tach is available in the settings?

therealm3 · 05-31-2022, 11:13 PM

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IDK the IX1 is a compact suv, and with that, in EV form, it would be limited as only so much room for battery... It probably won't get a ton of range so it wouldn't be competitive with the Y. This is a FWD platform and I think perhaps will be shared with mini???

True, it's a different size/segment. But I imagine there are still lots of EV shoppers that wouldn't mind something smaller than a Y, but nicer than a Bolt EUV.

Yeah I am one for sure. Is this confirmed bmw isn't bringing the iX1 to the us!!?

buckybadger · 05-31-2022, 11:18 PM

It looks nice but the front grill and design reminds me of Charlie Chaplin.

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