BMW X1 1st gen. 2009 - 2015 - Used car, experiences

The smallest Bavarian crossover BMW X1 1st gen. it appeared on the market at the end of 2009 and already the following year it achieved older, established and larger X-series models with sales results. Preparations for entering the compact class were time-consuming. Development of the BMW X1 1st gen. on the custom 3 Series platform (which he also used X3), it officially started back in 2004, but as soon as it appeared, it was a success. With quality, driving characteristics and atmosphere that did not deviate from the Bavarian standard, the Germans offered a trunk of 4,5 liters in less than 420 meters. For comparison, the then station wagon version of the 3 Series (E91) offered 460, and the X3 (E83) 480 liters…

BMW X1 1st gen.

Convenience and breathability, conditionally speaking small SUV attracted the most attention in the European market and in 2015 introduced the second generation of the Bmw X1. The new X1 with transverse engines has no more basic rear-wheel drive than the front wheels, and with the new design, it delivers 80 liters of larger boot. But it has not diminished interest in the old edition, which is one of the more sought after models in the used market, especially in diesel variants. Engines, steering as well as driving characteristics of the BMW X1 1st gen. they still represent the very top in the compact crossover class. The two-liter turbo diesel offered in as many as four acceleration versions is not the quietest, factory-declared consumption largely deviates from the actual, but regardless of the number of horses, it is a durable engine that makes a convincing ride. Especially when combined with expertly tuned suspension and bodywork that withstands bends and bumps along the way. As with the 3 Series, the steering wheel sits slightly angled to the right with a slightly more extended left arm, but the seat height is ideal so there is no lowering or climbing.

BMW X1 1st gen.

That even the best are sometimes mistaken is evidence of problems with the distribution system recorded on two-liter diesel engine (code N47) manufactured from mid-2009 to early 2011, the Bavarians did not initiate a classic recall because these were sporadic cases involving a failure on the primary gear, which with the N47 engine shifted to the flywheel side, manifested as knocking noticeable at 1500 rpm. Although there is no danger of chain breaking or any other consequences, the uncomfortable clicking over time would become more powerful and require the replacement of a series of elements on the distribution system.

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