WHAT'S NEW: Sporting five doors and capable of carrying five people, BMW's fully loaded compact-size SUV will make its U.S. debut in 2011, nearly a year after it goes on sale in Europe, where it will be offered with two drivetrains and four engine configurations--one gas and three diesel. BMW has yet to decide which engines will power the U.S. models.
COOL FACT: A chief aspect of the xDrive system is its ability to reduce understeer by shifting more power to the rear wheels on winding roads.
SUM UP: SLICING THE NICHE ONE MORE TIME.
| 2011 BMW X1 |
| Base engine | 3.0L/260-hp DOHC I-6* |
| Optional engine | 2.0L/201-hp t-diesel DOHC I-4* |
| Drivetrain | Front engine, RWD/AWD, 6A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.7-7.2 sec* |
| Tow/payload | 4410/N/A lb |
| EPA city/hwy fuel econ | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles |
| Safety | ABS: S; Trac: S; Stab: S; Airbags: 6 |
| Estimated * |