The cabin still offers room for five passengers but BMW says the increased width results in noticeable more shoulder and elbow room for both the driver and front passenger. The track widths have also increased by 0.8 in front and rear. The new X1 is also 1.7 in higher at 64.6 in with the increased dimensions providing more room in the cabin and creating a slightly more square overall look, though the drag coefficient is just 0.27. The length has grown by 1.7 inches to 177.2 in, while 0.9 in has been added to the width of 72.6 in. As a side note, we expect similar design solutions to be found on the XM range-topping SUV from Bavaria.Īs is the case with most new cars, the new X1 is slightly bigger than its predecessor. At the back, the narrower rear window gives the X1 a more rugged appearance, while the flared wheel arches create a slightly wider visual effect. Full LED lights are standard on all four corners with the taillights getting a new L-shaped profile. The 2023 model retains the basic proportions of its predecessor but combines them with a bolder front fascia featuring slightly larger, almost square, radiator grilles and a pair of more prominent headlights. We’ll get to the mechanicals in just a minute, but let’s see how the new X1 looks from the outside first.

This lengthy process culminates with the full and official debut of the 2023 X1, which arrives in the United States with a fresh new look, more technologies, and standard seven-speed dual-clutch transmission mated to an xDrive all-wheel drive.

The third-generation BMW X1 has been under development since June 2020 or at least we saw the crossover testing on public roads for the first time exactly two years ago.

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