More Details Released for BMW's X1 SUV

Targeting the Toyota Rav4 and the Honda CR-V, the BMW X1 will be a compact SUV offering RWD and xDrive AWD configurations. The X1 will debut in Europe this fall with a choice of four engines - one petrol and three diesels in both RWD and AWD configurations. The most efficient of the range, the RWD sDrive18d, achieves a fuel economy of up to 45.2mpg (5.2L/100km) while still being able to hit a top speed of 124mph. The BMW X1 will go on sale in the U.S. in 2011, with (what most speculate) 2 new engine variants.

Engine specs:

xDrive28i 3.0L petrol engine (standard)

• 258 hp (190kW) and 228lb-ft (310Nm) of torque
• 0-62mph in 6.8 seconds
• Top speed of 127mph
• Fuel economy of 25mpg (9.4L/100km)

xDrive23d

• 204hp (150kW) and 295lb-ft (400Nm) of torque

• 177hp (130kW) and 258lb-ft (350Nm) of torque

• 143hp (105kW) and 236lb-ft (320Nm) of torque

Currently, the BMW X1 is expected to cost around $30,000 and have an initial production run close to 100,000 units.