The number of powerplants currently in use seem not to be enough for the baby-SUV from BMW, so the German carmaker announced today the availability of a new entry-level engine to fit under the current model. Starting March, the X1 will be offered in sDrive18i guise, with a four-cylinder gasoline engine featuring VALVETRONIC under the hood.
The new entry level develops 150 hp at 6,400 rpm and delivers peak torque of 200 NM of torque. It accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h in 9.7 second… (read more)