The BMW Concept X1: The First Sports Activity Vehicle in the Premium Compact Segment

Description in Brief. 2 The First Sports Activity Vehicle in the Premium Compact Segment: The BMW Concept X1. 4 Exterior Dimensions. 12

Proudly presenting this new Concept Car, BMW is offering an outlook at the
world's first Sports Activity Vehicle in the premium compact segment. Through
its design alone, this new concept model clearly expresses all the strengths
and qualities of such a vehicle, the BMW Concept X1 exuding a strong touch of
agility and versatility both in its driving qualities and practical use. And
at the same time the Concept Car clearly reveals the stylish elegance of this
five-door as well as its modern function. Creating this unique Concept Car,
BMW is catering for the demands of a modern target group in search of an
up-to-date automobile meeting both the challenges of everyday traffic and the
personal needs of many purchasers for an active lifestyle and a versatile
driving experience. The BMW Concept X1 expresses that very special sheer
driving pleasure so typical in this unique form of a BMW X model combined with
a high standard of all-round functionality. So now these qualities are for the
first time being carried over to a vehicle in the premium compact segment.


Description in Brief.
Character:


• World debut of a concept BMW X model in the premium compact segment.
• BMW, the founder of the Sports Activity Vehicle segment, is consistently
expanding the range of BMW X models.
• Authentic transition of the features and design language typical of a BMW
X model into a new class of vehicles. A concept study offering a clear
expression of modern style, agility, versatility and premium quality through
its design alone.
• As an innovative vehicle concept in the premium compact segment, the BMW
Concept X1 sets the standard for cool elegance, modern style, and variable
function.
• The BMW Concept X1 offers ample room for spontaneous mobility in many
different ways, clearly reflecting the lifestyle of a modern and active target
group. Numerous details on the Concept Car provide a clear hint as to the
actual production of an appropriate series model within one year.

Exterior design:


• Typical features of a BMW X model combined with elegant, sleek
proportions. This alone gives the BMW Concept X1 unique character within the
range of BMW X models as a whole.
• The striking frontal view clearly expresses the robust and powerful
character of the car by emphasising its sheer width. A floor protection element
finished in a different colour gives additional emphasis to the wide track.
• The BMW Concept X1 comes with dual round headlights cut off at the top in
the typical style of the BMW brand, complete with a white-coloured horizontal
cover at the top edge. The position of the headlights and foglamps brings back
the three-eye face of other BMW X models.
• Six contour lines and the three-dimensional shape define the surface
design of the engine compartment lid emanating a strong feeling of dynamic
performance. The inner lines taper out sharply to the front towards the BMW
kidney grille, the outer lines continue into the shoulder contours at the side.
• Through its centre of gravity visibly positioned right in the middle, the
small distance between the front axle and the steering wheel, and the almost
square contours of the wheel cutouts, the side view of the BMW Concept X1 draws
a clear parallel to other BMW X models. Black body surrounds made of a special,
robust synthetic material highlight the clear orientation towards the wheels.
The sturdy, silver-coloured roof railing extends far to the rear, determining
the course of the roofline together with the spoiler at the back.
• Characteristic rear end with L-shaped rear light clusters ensuring a
homogeneous light effect thanks to LED light tubes. Raked to a low angle, the
rear window gives the BMW Concept X1 a truly sporting touch, the horizontal
lines emphasising the sheer width of the vehicle.
• As a special design feature specific to this model, three-dimensional
surrounds encompass the headlights and rear light clusters and help to create
the special graphics of the side windows.