Specifications and pricing have been announced for the 2020 BMW X1 range which starts at $44,500 plus on-road costs.
 
The latest incarnation of the X1 range will sport a new single-piece kidney grille, redesigned front apron and hexagonal LED headlights. Adaptive LED headlights including anti-dazzle matrix high-beam function will also be available as part of the Driver Assistant Package.
 
Other features include a larger exhaust diameter (90mm) and full LED rear L shaped lights. As part of the lights package, a welcome greeting with the X1 logo projected onto the ground is also included as standard on sDrive20i and sDrive25i models. This is also available for sDrive18i and sDrive18d models as part of the Convenience Package.
 
Internally the new X1’s boot capacity remains the same at 505 litres which can be expanded up to 1550 litres via 40/20/40 rear folding seats. The sDrive20i and xDrive25i models also get an automatic tailgate.
 
Also available inside the cabin is the navigation system displayed on an 8.8-inch touchscreen display in the sDrive18i and sDrive18d. Navigation Plus is standard for sDrive20i and xDrive25i model with a 10.25-inch touchscreen and head-up display.
 
The wireless smartphone charging tray is also included as standard across the range.
 
sDrive18i models are powered by a three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 103kW and 220Nm. An eight-speed automatic transmission sends power to the front wheels.
 
The sDrive18d uses a four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine developing 110kW and 330Nm, which is also sent to the front wheels.
 
The front-wheel drive theme continues with the sDrive20i which gets a four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing 141kW and 280Nm.
 
Flagship xDrive25i models use a four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that’s good for 170kW and 350Nm, sent to all four wheels through the xDrive system.
 
A rundown on the equipment highlights for each grade can be found below.
 
The updated BMW X1 will be available in Australian dealerships from October this year.
 
2020 BMW X1 pricing (excluding on-road costs):
 
sDrive18i - $44,500
sDrive18d - $49,900
sDrive20i - $48,500
xDrive25i - $62,900
 
2020 BMW X1 equipment highlights:
 
sDrive18i and sDrive18d
  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Sensatec upholstery
  • Navigation System with an 8.8-inch touchscreen
  • Sport leather steering wheel
  • xLine package
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Driving Assistant and Parking Assistant including a rear-view camera
  • LED headlights
  • Wireless smartphone charging
  • Anti-Dazzle interior mirror
sDrive20i adds
  • Navigation System Plus with a 10.25-inch touchscreen
  • Head-up display
  • Automatic tailgate
  • Lights package
xDrive25i adds
  • xDrive all-wheel drive system
  • Leather upholstery
  • 19-inch alloy wheels
  • Heated front seats
  • Comfort Access
  • Anti-Dazzle interior and exterior mirrors
  • Lumbar support
  • Electric seat adjustment
  • Rear seat adjustment
  • Two-zone automatic climate control
  • M Sport steering
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