A NEW ICONIC DUO

The BMW X1 and the BMW 1’s latest iterations continue the luxury automobile brand’s legacy of being ultimate driving machines with more space and better on-road performance

- JEANETTE IPAPO-TUASON

BMW X1: A NEW FACE TO TO THE MOST SUCCESSFUL MEMBER OF THE X FAMILY

Since the launch of BMW X1 in late 2015, it has been the highest-selling BMW X model worldwide with almost 290,000 units delivered to customers, showing it has what it takes to be a winner. Now with the launch of the X1 sDrive18d xLine, it adds another chapter to the Sports Activity Vehicle's ongoing success story.

The new BMW X1 exudes a more dominant, imposing aura at the front end, in particular. Here, a larger BMW grille—the kidneys now merging in the center—links up with the new LED headlights, including sharper light iconography and a bumper with larger air intakes. The rear end of the X1 also houses new stylistic features. For example, the new inlay in the body-color rear apron adopts the car'scar's main body color. This new feature is included as standard and lends the back end of the BMW X1 and an even stronger sense of inherent class and coherence.

Another highlight on the drivers' side exterior mirror, which projects a two-tone LED X1 image when the car is unlocked, making getting in and out of the BMW X1 that much easier. Two colors further enhance the attractive new design of the X1—Alpine White and Black—and 18 Y-spoke Style 566 light alloy wheels with run-flat tires.