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On the other hand, I'm a bit surprised this is the X1M and not the X2M, which is supposed to be the sportier version (and a X2 M35i exists already), but maybe that is either due to market constraints (the X1 is available in more/more important markets?) or we'll see a X2M as well before soon. |
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The new BMW 1-series is made on the same FWD platform as the X1 and many reviewrs say it handles better than the old, RWD one. Modern differentials and technolopgies make it pretty possible for FWD cars to be on par with the RWD ones. |
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I have experience with 3 different 1-series (e8x, f20 and the new fwd model, both at/mt diesel/petrol) and I can tell that fwd is complete shit compared to older models.
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What's with all the X1 hate? Had X3s with manuals for almost 10 years; shifted to Mini Countryman when BMW pulled the manuals from Xs. So now that they've also pulled manuals from the Countryman and I have to drive automatic, I've gone back to an X1 and frankly I don't miss all of the Mini's quirks.
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https://www.bmwblog.com/2021/09/14/t...omething-else/
"UPDATE: New information from a very official source tells us that the BMW X1 test mule we saw was, in fact, a BMW X1 M35i, an M Performance car and not a full-on M Division product. As for the quad pipes, M Performance models will be getting quad exhausts moving forward. " |
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The main point is that the base X1 is offerered in the US, and the base G21 (3er Touring) is not, so BMW would have to do all the homologation/paperwork/US-specific changes necessary for a few G81 - resulting in astronomical numbers per unit.
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Just because other automakers want to sell out their performance divisions doesn't make it alright for BMW to do so. I'm not here to cheerlead for CEOs to make higher profits, I'm a car enthusiast, I could care less what makes sense for the company's balance sheets.
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The small CUV are just a slightly raised up car using the same chassis. The only real difference is the image.
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If you stand under an X1 and a 2GC on a hoist, it is very hard to tell them apart. |
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