BMW

X1

2009 - 2022

The BMW X1 is a subcompact luxury SUV produced by BMW since 2009. It stands out with its robust design and functional versatility, providing an authentic experience of freedom and independence for daily driving and long journeys. The third generation, launched in 2022, features a more prominent design, superior spaciousness, and advanced digitalization, with the introduction of the first fully electric version, the BMW iX1. (press.bmwgroup.com)

Variants by year

4 versions

2022

X1 iX1

2015

2009

Model summary

Data from the ScanRacer library, organized to compare versions quickly.

4referenced versions

2009 - 2022covered years

3distinct model years

Model introduction

History

The BMW X1 was introduced in 2009 as the brand's smallest SUV, positioned below the X3. Based on the E90 3 Series platform, it featured a rear-wheel-drive layout. In 2015, the second generation (F48) was launched, marking the shift to a front-wheel-drive platform shared with the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and the Mini Countryman. This generation also introduced turbocharged three and four-cylinder engines, with front-wheel-drive (sDrive) and all-wheel-drive (xDrive) versions. In 2022, the third generation (U11) was unveiled, featuring a more prominent design, superior spaciousness, and advanced digitalization, including the first fully electric version, the BMW iX1. (press.bmwgroup.com)

Generations

The first generation (E84) of the BMW X1 was produced from 2009 to 2015, offering a rear-wheel-drive layout. The second generation (F48) was produced from 2016 to 2022, introducing a front-wheel-drive platform and turbocharged engines. The third generation (U11) was launched in 2022, featuring a more prominent design and a fully electric version, the BMW iX1. (press.bmwgroup.com)

Key differences

The first generation (E84) featured a rear-wheel-drive layout, while the second generation (F48) introduced a front-wheel-drive platform. The third generation (U11) brought a more prominent design and a fully electric version, the BMW iX1. (press.bmwgroup.com)

Photo recognition

To identify a first-generation BMW X1 (E84), look for a rear-wheel-drive layout. Second-generation (F48) models feature a front-wheel-drive platform. The third generation (U11) is distinguished by a more prominent design and, for fully electric versions, the iX1 badge. (press.bmwgroup.com)

Important versions

The BMW X1 sDrive20i original, launched in May 2026, is an entry-level version offering advanced technology at an attractive price. (bmw.co.jp)

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