Not many Thai consumers There is still a question in my mind that if I have 2 million baht in the middle, should I use a red Japanese car or upgrade it to be the first red European car in my life to be good?

Everyone knows that as of today, if you are buying a car primarily to use, look at the value of the investment.  And work as a “vehicle” that should support our lives without being “burdened.” However, Japanese cars are still an alternative that generally meets customer needs in this issue.

On the contrary, it is not wrong to work to save some money. I want to improve the quality of life for myself and my family. And also to raise the level of social status in the eyes of the people around you to look better,

It is in some social groups looking at people and judging whether or not they are successful with the things they occupy, European cars also give a social image. Better than Japanese cars anyway

Just in the eyes of people who have been in the automotive industry for a long time and the work we have to continue as a consultant to Thai customers as today we have another question that comes to mind. The options available in the market today, are they good enough or are they worth it? To pay to subsidize a European car for the first time, the first car in your life.

The BMW X1 is another car that we have stayed away from writing articles for a long time. But there are still some readers who are interested in asking each other as an alternative type as mentioned above, even the champion of the product,

Widely known in Don Mueang area. He also said that in the past two years, the X1 has gained immense popularity among Air Force housewives! Especially during this period, whenever I see the current X1, it does a lot on the streets of Bangkok, plus some of the cars are new red cars too. The more you think and wonder. What makes the X1 so popular? Even today

Thinking this way , he took the X1 F48 Prototype for the final test drive . With the remaining sub-models, ie, the xDrive 20d M Sport, the top-of-the-line model left in 1 of the two models for now (the other being the x Line) is what we have to do. So we can see that over time to the end of the market era, what changes occurred in the X1. That make Thai customers still decided to buy the bag to own each other Are you at this moment? At the same time, it revives memories and reminds us that the X1 F48 still has improvements. In any issues waiting for the arrival of the X1 U11 model scheduled to be launched in Thailand late 2022 – mid 2023

bmw x1 sdrive20d

The BMW X1, model F48, is built on the floor of the car body. It uses a transverse engine UKL2 front-wheel drive platform, which is used with the BMW 1 Series Sedan for the Chinese market (2017-present), 1-Series F40 (2019-present), 2-Series Gran Coupe, 2-Series Active Tourer, 2-Series Grand Tourer, BMW X1 (F48), BMW X2 (F39) including MINI cars such as Clubman F54 and Countryman F60

The history of the F48 X1 is very interesting, and Mr. Pan Bitunpong has already written a note for you to read in our full review article of the 2016 – 2017 BMW X1 models, which you can click to read here, click here  .

This X1 F48 model has been revealed to the world for the first time. Official images and information were released on BMW’s press site on June 3, 2015, and it was first shown to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2015, followed by the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2015. Production will begin at BMW Plant Regensburg and will be delivered to showrooms in Germany and Europe . in October 2015.

For Thailand, BMW Thailand ordered an imported X1 in complete vehicle form (CBU: Complete Built Unit) and debuted in Thailand with the sDrive18d xLine model priced at 2,599,000 baht on February 9, 2016.

But it was sold out for a short time until July 23, 2016 BMW Thailand launched the locally assembled version of X1 F48 (SKD type: Semi-Knocked Down, which uses parts from abroad to assemble into a car in Thailand).

For the movement in the global market, April 25, 2016, adding a new chassis, Long Wheelbase, model code F49, which increased the length of the rear doors by 110mm, especially for the Chinese market,

It debuted at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show.

May 31, 2016 Added new sub-model X1 sDrive20d It was introduced to the global market in July 2016 and became the main sub-model for the Thai market later.

Then, on September 2, 2016, the new X1 xDrive25Le subcompact model debuted at the Cheng Du Auto Show for the Chinese market. The only place the power of the first plug-in hybrid in the X1 family is on the long wheelbase chassis

Back to Thailand on March 27, 2018. BMW Thailand announces X1 update adding new sub-model sDrive20d M Sport, adding new power, 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve 2.0L turbo diesel 190hp, same price as before 2,559,000 baht, While the equipment has been modified. The sDrive18i X Line model has been changed from a 6-speed Steptronic automatic transmission to a 7-speed Steptronic dual-clutch automatic transmission. The original price is 2,259,000 baht. X1 sDrive18d xLine model has reduced the price by 100,000 baht from 2,459,000 to 2,359,000 baht

November 29, 2018 BMW Thailand cancels the X1 sDrive18i xLine subcompact model worth 2,259,000 baht by offering the sDrive18i ICONIC model, priced at 1,999,000 baht, to be launched in place of the market at Auto Show 2018.

As for the Minorchange model, or what BMW calls LCI (Life Cycle Impulse), it was revealed for the first time on the BMW website on May 29, 2019. Basically, the design of the headlights, front grille and front bumper cover has been changed. The tail lights and rear bumper cover look new, but they’re still similar to the original model, while the xDrive25e Plug-in Hybrid will be released in September 2019.

November 18, 2020 BMW Thailand has unveiled the X1 Minorchange, also known as LCI in Thailand, with 3 sub models to choose from with price tags as below.

• X1 sDrive18i ICONIC 1,999,000 baht
• X1 sDrive20d xLine 2,359,000 baht
• X1 sDrive20d M Sport 2,559,000 baht

Then, entering 2021, BMW Thailand canceled the marketing of the sDrive18i ICONIC petrol engine model and left only the sDrive20d model, both X Line and M Sport to the present (2022).

The X1 F48 has become another sales leader. And a success for BMW because from 2016 through 2020, total production of the X1 F48 model is 1,290,113 units from 10 factories around the world as follows:

• Germany: Regensburg plant
• Netherlands: VDL Nedcar plant, Bourne
• China: Tiexi, Shenyang (BBA)
• India: BMW India plant in Chennai
• Brazil: Aracuari plant
• Thailand: BMW Thailand Factory, Rayong Province
• Egypt: BAG Factory, 6th of October City
• Indonesia: Jaya Automobile Plant, suburbs of Jakarta
• Malaysia: Inocom Factory, Kulim, Kedah State
• Russia: Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad

body dimensions

The body size of the original X1 F48 is 4,439 mm, width 1,821 mm, height 1,612 mm, wheelbase 2,670 mm, front/rear wheel width at 1,561/1,562 mm, and height from the lowest point of the car to the ground at 183 mm. Empty according to DIN standards 1,470 kg (excise weight of Thai-spec cars is 1,545 kg), fuel tank capacity 51 liters.

As for the facelifted LCI model, the length has been increased by 8mm to 4447mm, the width remains the same at 1821mm, the height has decreased by 14mm to 1598mm, the wheelbase remains the same at 2670mm, the front/rear wheelbase is 1, 561 mm / 1,562 mm, Height from the lowest point of the vehicle to the ground 183 mm, Empty weight according to DIN standard 1,500 kg, Fuel tank capacity 51 liters

the outside

This final facelift from LCI is a minor version update. Until only one model remains i.e. the code changes from sDrive18d to sDrive20d with external improvements. By changing the front grille with a new pattern, along with a new design of LED headlights, a new front bumper cover. With LED fog lights outside the car and roof rails, trimmed with matte aluminum. Besides the rear bumper shell including taillight assembly, it has also been redesigned.

As for the M Sport model, shown here, it will be equipped with additional exterior options, including the M Aerodynamic styling package around the vehicle, including the front bumper cover, M Sport skirt on both sides, fender flares and wheel arch surrounds. Same body color as the sporty rear bumper cover with black stripes and diffuser in Dark Shadow Metallic and roof rails trimmed in black high-gloss material.

The X Line model gets 7.5J x 18-inch black/silver double-spoke Y-spoke wheels with 225/50R18 tires. It has 8J x 19″ M alloy wheels, double-spoke style, two-tone, black/silver, shod with 225/45R19 Goodyear Eagle F1 tires.

inside the cab 

The remote control key is still the same as the previous X1 , the improved LCI comes with the convenient access system (Smart Keyless Entry), you just need to hold the key. When approaching the car, you can reach to catch the hand and pull it to open the door to unlock the car immediately, or if you want to lock the car, you just need to touch your finger on the 5 stripes on the handle like other BMW models, and if you hold your finger on these 5 lines for a long time, it will prompt Also fold side mirrors. The remote key can also lock/unlock the door. Press to open the boot lid

Not only that, at night, you will see little lights. Each of the four door handles and light on the floor under all four door panels, the front pair will be the model’s X1 logo pattern to add light while opening the vehicle door at night.

Getting in and out through the front door still works just as well as before anyone tall and big can feel it. Especially in the head area. That reduce the possibility of hitting the head  on the roof frame pillars from top to bottom clearly (if the fifth pair of seats are set, push down to the lowest level) at the correct height for the entire vehicle. And the width of the doorway, allowing you to slide into it.  Putting money in the front seat is easier than ever. It’s probably easier than the previous (F10) and newer (G30) 5 Series, although the seat spoiler is quite high. There is a part that will reduce the comfort getting in – out of the car for some time as well.

However, getting out of the car may need extra attention because the bottom of the door does not cover the bottom edge of the body. Dust, mud or water stains cause the area above the skirt to stick to the side. These spots may smudge. So it’s hard to avoid

The top of the door panel is lined with a very hard material that slammed against each other until the edges hurt. Next down to the armrest area. Upholstered in leather and soft padding but the handle pulls the door closed. Made entirely of plastic armrest position elbows can be placed correctly. And slightly sloping towards the front of the car,  similar to modern BMW cars that allow  better blood flow and transition from arm to finger. At the same time, the bottom of the door panel has a compartment for storing two of 7 water bottles, in addition to a small storage compartment.

The front and rear seat cushions are upholstered in Dakota leather next to the front seats. The seat mounting position has been modified to be 36 mm higher than the X1 E84. Move the seat forward-backward, adjust the seat cushion up, this can be done with electric switches on both sides, but only the driver’s seat. There will be a pillow setting memory. With side mirrors, electrically adjustable to two positions, located on the right side of the seat base for registration, adjust the seat as needed, then press the SET button until the red light on the switch. The lights turn on then press and hold the memory selector 1 or 2 until a “beep” sounds indicating that the memory has already memorized the position of the mattress.

The front seats in the M Sport model will be upgraded from the X Line, with the front seat backrests using “firm and firm” foams, in an effort to design them to support all parts. A ring of the backing paper as much as you can but to be honest…it looks pretty hard to touch. Sitting on the back is not soft at all, and to be honest, the work chair for some lower-level employees. The seats in the Office Mate are more comfortable than the front seats in the X1. Thick and firm helps support the body, sealing the body with cushioning during cornering. just a little

The headrests in the front seats use “firm and firm” sponges, although they can collapse. But she also bounced back quickly. It can only be adjusted to 4 levels of ascending positions, secretly pushing the disc a little, but not too much, and still within acceptable parameters. But admit that after using it for a long time, the headrest is not comfortable at all.

The seat cushions are short, use the same “hard” foam , and are similar in shape to the BMW 2-Series GranTourer Luxury Edition seats  . To push in the thigh and not push in a comfortable way whenever I came across the seams of the pad, which were hard and rough, I found no relief whatsoever.

The seat belt is a 3 point ELR type with shock mitigation system. The pre-tensioner and load limiter are automatically retracted, unfortunately the high and low level cannot be set.

In general, the front seats are very hard. It is uncomfortable to sit in it, the foam is firm in all positions, and the Mini Countryman seats are more comfortable. Of all its competitors, the Audi Q3’s front seats are the most comfortable, followed by the Volvo XC40, Mercedes-Benz GLA, and X1 F48.

Getting in and out of the tailgate still works just as well as before, as a result of the door opening being a good size that’s not too small compared to today’s competitors, the X1’s rear door openings are only slightly wider than the regular Audi Q3, and there’s more room for your head to get inside more from the new GLA. Get into the back seat, or you’ll be hitting your head on the  top edge of the roof as usual anyway.

Power windows are one-touch type, up and down, all four panes. Scroll down to open  the top edge of the door panel In addition, above all 4 entry and exit channels, there are 4 hand-held interlocking points to hold the mind (prophet).

Armrests on the rear door panels in the correct position Position your arms and elbows correctly. Below the door panel is a bottle of drinking water, 7 baht per bottle, get one bottle decorative materials, the rear door panels the same with the front door panels without deformation. Very solid. There is only one soft filling material. Is the middle side attached to the armrest with a handle which can fit the arm but it may not be very comfortable because the armrest is still covered in leather. It’s as if it doesn’t have a soft pillow at all. The bottom of the door panel there is still a bottle holder for drinking water, 7 pat, get one bottle, come as before, leaving space to put hard things. Just hide it inside

It was driven with the second row seat in the car we tested. The seats are 64mm higher than the first X1 and have 37mm more legroom. It also adds a one-step tilt function, which must be pulled to open the bar. It is a tether (handbag type) looped in a U shape at the base of the seat backrest in all three positions of the pull open. Then adjust the tilt or fold the seat flat as needed. It also comes with standard ISOFIX seat anchor points and ELR 3-point seat belts in all three positions.

The rear seat backrests use “tight and firm” foam, at the same level  as the backrests of the first generation X3. The back paper is good. But still gave the general feeling like sitting on a chair  on the hard plank as usual, leaning on the back was uncomfortable. The position of the backrest when reclining to the end is the same as that of the seat cushion of the original model. It cannot be tilted, it is considered to be able to recline a little, not too much.

The back headrest use a “firm and hard” inner sponge, it is uncomfortable to lean on your head. There is an elevation angle to support the nape of the neck. Enough to disturb the head slightly Must be lifted to use The bottom edge will not penetrate the nape of the neck. The headrest in the rear seat has two positions left and right, which can be adjusted in four strokes, such as the headrest in the front seat The headrest in the middle can be raised in one stroke.

Folding Armrest It’s a slight improvement over the old small storage boxes with hidden lids. It was removed leaving only a box to put a glass of water with a closed lid. Thai temple style doors (like other old BMWs) and still have a position to put the arms very low as before

The back row seat cushions are the worst among the competitors in their class. They offer worse support,  even the front seat cushions are damaged. It comes in the same style. But the seat cushion is too short and the edge of the cushion is curved upwards. Even the thigh is annoying. If I sit for a long time I will get tired of it.

Although the overall second-row seats aren’t as comfortable as the new Mercedes-Benz GLA, the X1 still has an edge over its competitors in terms of comfort. Rear passenger area which is still clear and comfortable, can be used as before Compared to the size of the car and compared to other competitors The upper area for 170cm tall people like the author There is still plenty of space left to rest one and one toe horizontally, legroom can definitely squat . I have to admit that part of the design of the pillow falls short. So it has a psychological effect. In front of people’s eyes when you try to sit in the back seat of this X1

In general, the seats, both front and back, are not comfortable at all. One thing that needs to be improved and I can only hope that the new X1 will actually solve this problem.

BMW X1 sDrive20d

The rear tailgate with wiper blade nozzles and rear defoggers are electric bolt systems. With automatic electric start and stop command system, take your foot to kick the air under the rear bumper shell in order to operate it like the new BMW models in the past three years, only the kick system has a relatively narrow sensor position, just put your foot in. In the middle of the car, under the bumper for a while (don’t swing no need to throw your feet), the turn signal will flash. You walk away then it will be opened many people open easily.

Rear storage is 505 liters according to the German VDA (80 liters more than the previous X1), but with the seats folded down. The space will increase to 1550 liters (VDA), in fact, it can be used versatile. Can comfortably carry at least 3 mountain bikes (if front wheel removed)

The luggage cover is divided into two separate pieces, the first piece hanging on the handle. Side rear glass on the inside to lift the other end cover on the inside between the backrests. and a liftable luggage cover

The left luggage compartment wall there is a slight concave area inward. There is a small compartment made of recycled plastic to put things in. Right side wall you have same channel with grille to prevent belongings, 12v power socket and small light.

When the storage room floor was raised the strange thing is this is the first time in the number of years I’ve seen a spare tire. Installed in BMW cars sold in Thailand!! It comes with a set of towing hooks, a set of various screws and first aid kits according to German standards. The lower door sill is decorated with aluminum strips that give a distinct European look.

The dashboard remains the same. But the addition of ambient lighting (adjustable from the screen, including 6 colors) both on the left side of the dashboard and the front door panels The materials used still add a touch of “luxury in typical BMW style”, given the roof top,

There is still a sun visor with a sliding cover makeup mirror. And make-up lights integrated on the roof top to complete both sides, including interior cabin lighting and map reading lights, separate left and right side like the original model

Shown here, the interior of the M Sport model will be decked out in an anthracite roof top, decorative trim panels, instrument panel and side door panels. Finely lengthwise brushed aluminum with chrome stripes.

From right to left, the door handle has a central locking switch for driver’s side only. Next down is the window switch panel, it’s of the one-touch type, tap to scroll down. Or lift the switch to pull up with one stroke All four panels are installed together with the switch to adjust and fold the side mirrors with power. With system to adjust side mirror angle down when reverse gear

The key to open the rear cover is installed in the lower part of the driver’s door panel. Water glass compartment While the hood closing lever is located below the A-pillar, the driver’s side still has to pull two hooks to unlock it like other BMW models anyway.

The X1’s headlamp console remains under the air vent on the right-hand side of the driver’s side. It controls the headlights, automatic headlights (auto), front fog lights, rear fog lights, parking lights, high beam, and acceleration -Brightness reduction gauge located next to the car’s fuse panel cover

The three-spoke, leather-wrapped steering wheel in M ​​Sport pattern, lifted from the BMW 3-Series F30, is designed to fit in the hand. The lower steering wheel and horn switches are designed in what I call “mercy to support the world.” The steering wheel on the right has a toggle switch for changing the mode, including a switch for adjusting the volume up and down volume from the audio group. Including a key to press the phone or hang up the left side of the steering wheel Back to the system Just lock your speed so you never exceed the level you set using the speed limiter.

The strange thing I can’t accept is that even now, with the cars being sold to the end of the market, BMW still refuses to install cruise control for the Thai version of the X1 F48!! I don’t know where to go.

On the other hand, the X1 is also equipped with speed information projection on the head-up display to reduce eye strain on the dashboard. If the driver has enabled navigation there will be an arrow indicating the way. Turn left/right/straight and some information appears on this HUD as well. There is also a system to assist in reversing the vehicle into park automatically. The park assist allows the driver to press the brake pedal according to the vehicle’s command. And select the gear lever, just like that, the car will be able to adjust the distance for parking. Surprisingly, there are two free devices. It is not equipped with cruise control…

I really don’t understand BMW Thailand’s logic in this model car’s choice arrangement! Claiming a lack of chips like villagers, it is unlikely that this system has not been installed for the X1 since time immemorial.

To the left of the steering wheel, on the dashboard, it is equipped with a start-stop key, as well as a key to stop / start the automatic start / stop system, located on the right side next to the start button.

Turn the signal legs, including the menu selection switch. Display on the meter and reset the trip meter on the left side of the meter. The wiper blade shift lever is located on the right side. It comes with an automatic wiper system and water spray to clean the front/rear windshield

The instrument cluster still has the same style, both speedometer position on the left side. The tachometer on the right-hand side to the position of the various warning lights all remain in the same place, with only a minor design modification. Only the numbers glow in the night. This changes the color scheme to red-orange to white, including the placement of the separator strip around the engine along with a new divider strip. Make it easier to read, that’s it.

From left to right

The glove compartment storage box is lined with flannel fabric, all intact, and the capacity is not large. But it can still be used to store various documents related to the car and tools

In terms of entertainment, the X1 sDrive20d M Sport has been upgraded to a larger 10.25-inch color screen. iDrive large circular keyboard under the gear lever next to the electric parking brake,

Comes with AM/FM radio, Hi-Fi LoudSpeaker sound system,

satellite navigation system with real-time traffic information display, BMW Connected Drive operating system, personal assistant service,

The Concierge Service System has remote service, telephone service, an emergency call button, and an intelligent emergency call, mounted in the ceiling above the map reading light.

It also supports Bluetooth wireless connection as well as Apple Car Play (but without Andriod Auto) for synchronizing data and music files from a smartphone, a mobile phone with various applications, AUX and USB connectors, a CD player seen from an older model. Circular on / off and volume down buttons, in addition to the switch pad, set the button to call up the favorite function, favorite button 1-8, to be separated from the screen as well.

The sound system offers good sound quality that is moderately usable but still not the best because although the sound is clear, it can work well, but the bass is not quite as full. You still need to adjust the equalizer volume to bring the sound closer to the original sound in the music file.

Next down is the air conditioner, which is automatic,

Divides the left side into the right, including the Max Cool system, which accelerates snap cooling. By speeding up the fan, air conditioner and air conditioner to the maximum in order to create cooling as quickly as possible after the vehicle has been parked in the sun, in general,

It can still only provide serious cold air if you set the temperature below 23°C and it is able to withstand the Thai sun as well as it should.

Center armrest with storage box able to adjust height – lower according to the needs of the driver or passenger. Like a movie theater armrest in the same way as the MINI Countryman, you can put some elbows.

Storage box in the center console with lid 2 floors upstairs is a place to store very small items or to put a mobile phone. With Valuables The ground floor has enough space to put a mobile phone or a number of CD boxes. But don’t think about its size. The rear of the center console box contains a vent for rear row passengers. Including 2 USB port

 Engineering details and test drives

Currently, the strength of the X1 F48 model is in the global market, and the rest of the market is in the last stage before the new look. There are 8 models to choose from, including petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid, with the following details:

Gasoline engine

• sDrive18i (FWD) Engine Code B38A15M0, Petrol 3-cylinder, DOHC, 12-valve, 1.5-liter, 1,499 cc, cylinder x stroke 82 x 94.6 mm, compression 11.1:1,
• VALVETRONIC VARIABLE VALVE SYSTEM, DOUBLE VANOS VARIABLE CAMHE HEAD SYSTEM AND TURBO CHARGED DRIVE 136 HP AT 4400-6000 RPM, MAXIMUM TORQUE 22 N-m (22.41 kg-m) AT 1250-4000 RPM
• sDrive20i (FWD) & xDrive20i (4WD) ENGINE CODE B48A20M1 PETROL 4-CYLINDER DOHC 16-VALVE 2.0L 1,998cc Bore x Stroke 82 x 94.6mm Compression 11.1:1 Variable Valve System VALVETRONIC Double VANOS Camshaft Head Variable System Trailer Turbocharger 192 hp (PS) at 5,000-6,000 rpm, maximum torque 280 Nm (28.53 kg-m) from 1,250 – 4,600 rpm
• xDrive25i (4WD) Engine code B48A20O1 Petrol 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve 2.0L 1,998cc bore x stroke 82 x 94.6mm with body 192bhp (but with different size) 231hp (PS) at 5,000-6,000 rpm/min., and torque Max rotation 350 Nm (35.66 kg-m) at 1,250-4,500 rpm

diesel engine

• sDrive16d (FWD) Engine Code B37C15 DIESEL 3-CYLINDER DOHC 12-VALVE 1.5L 1,496cc Bore x Stroke 84 x 90mm Compression 16.5:1 with turbocharged trailer 116hp @ 4000rpm and max torque 270Nm. – m (27.51 kg – m.) from 1,750 – 2,250 rpm (October 2015)
• sDrive18d (FWD) & xDrive18d (4WD) Engine Code B47C20 DIESEL 4-CYLINDER DOHC 16-VALVE 2.0L 1,995cc Bore x Stroke 84 x 90mm Compression 16.5:1 with Turbocharged Trailer 150 HP @ 4,000 RPM,
• Maximum torque is 330 Nm (33.62 kg-m) at 1,750-2,750 rpm.
• sDrive20d (FWD) & xDrive20d (4WD) Engine Code B47C20 DIESEL 4-CYLINDER DOHC 16-VALVE 2.0 L 1,995 cc Bore x Stroke 84 x 90 mm. But tune it up to) 190 HP at 4,000 rpm, and 400 Nm (40.76 kgf) of max torque at 1,750-2,500 rpm.
• xDrive25d (4WD) Engine code B47C20 DIESEL 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve 2.0-liter 1,995 cc Bore x stroke 84 x 90mm compression 16.5:1 turbocharged Trailer (same as above model but tune it up to) 231 hp (PS) at 4,400 roll/min,
• and a torque of up to 450 Nm (45.85 kg-m) at 1,500-3,000 rpm.

Gasoline engine

• xDrive25Le (4WD) Engine Code B38A15, 3-cylinder, DOHC Petrol, 12-valve, 1.5-liter, 1,499 cc, cylinder x stroke 82 x 94.6 mm, compression 11.1:1, and
• VALVETRONIC variable valve system,
• Variable system, double VANOS camshaft head and turbocharged trailer rated output of 136 HP at 5,000 – 6,000 rpm,
• and a maximum torque of 220 Nm (22.48 kg-m) at 1,250 – 4,600 rpm,
• with a 95-horsepower electric motor,
• a maximum torque of 165 Nm (16.81 kg-m) and a 10.7 kWh lithium-ion battery,
• Including system 231 PS (PS), maximum torque 385 Nm (39.23 kg-m) (Chinese market only as of September 2, 2016  )
• xDrive25e (4WD) Engine Code B38A15, 3-cylinder, DOHC Petrol, 12-Valve, 1.5L, 1499cc, Cylinder x Stroke 82 x 94.6mm, Compression 11.1:1,
• VALVETRONIC VARIABLE VALVE SYSTEM, DOUBLE-VANOS camshaft system and trailer turbocharger 125 horsepower (HP) at 5000-5500 rpm,
• and a maximum torque of 220 Nm (22.48 kg-m) at 1,500 – 3,800 rpm,
• Electric motor rated at 95 horsepower (HP) at 8,200 rpm, max torque 165 Nm (16.81 kg-m) at 100-3,000 rpm, lithium-ion battery 8.8 kWh (net), total system power 220 horsepower, maximum torque 385 Nm (39.23 kg-m). Launched on September 25, 2019

Thai version

For the Thai version in the first time launched, it was sDrive18d model, assembled abroad and imported. Engine mode B38B15, 3 CYLINDER PETROL, DOHC 12 VALVE, 1.5L TURBO 140HP, SAME AS WORLD MARKET VERSION. It was discontinued from the market when the model was assembled in the country it followed for the first time and has been sold to date

– sDrive18i position engine, code B38A15A, 3-cylinder, DOHC, petrol, 12-valve, 1.5-litre, 1,499 cc. – maximum torque at 6000 rpm of 220 Nm (22.41 kgf-m) at 1250 – 4000 rpm,

paired with 6-speed Steptronic automatic transmission, front-wheel drive, CO2 emissions of 146g/km Fuel Support up to Gasohol E20 (Market Canceled)

– sDrive18d Place engine code B47C20A Diesel 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve 2.0 L 1,995 cc Bore x Stroke: 84.0 x 90.0 mm Compression ratio 16.5:1 TwinPower Turbo Max power 150 HP @ 4000 rpm Max torque 330 Nm meters (33.62 kg-m) at 1750 rpm,

paired with an 8-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission, front-wheel drive, CO2 emissions at 128g/km (market scrapped)

– sDrive20d At present, at the end of the market era, the power of the Thai version of the X1 has been reduced to only one model. Engine code is B47D20 DIESEL 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve, 2.0-liter, 1,995 cc. VALVETRONIC VALVE, DOUBLE-VANOS camshaft system and twin-turbocharged compressed air system

Maximum power 190hp at 4000rpm, max torque 400Nm (40.76kg/m) at 1750 – 2500rpm CO2 emissions 137g/km as per Thai government ECO label measurement standards

Such an engine power is sent to the front-wheel drive system through an 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters located behind the wheel on both sides, with the following gear ratios:

Gear 1 ……………… 5.519
Gear 2 ……………… 3.184
Gear 3 …… ………… 2.050
gear 4 ……………… 1.492
gear 5 ……………..1.235
gear 6 …… ……………..1.000
Gear 7 ………………… ..0.801
Gear 8 ………………..0.673
Reverse gear …………….. ………………. 4.221
Rear gear ratio …… … 2.85

The X1 sDrive20d comes with the DYNAMIC Select drive program, which can be changed via the switch next to the gear lever. There are 3 programs to choose from:

• ECO PRO – Focus on economical driving Upshifts faster Use low engine speed Slow electric throttle
• Comfort – For normal driving slow electric throttle
• SPORT – Heavier steering wheel Faster acceleration Focus on using lower gears to keep the engine revs high. Near the Max Power range, the engine sound is more exciting, plus there’s a horsepower and torque meter

The speed on the scale compared to the speed on the GPS is as follows.

• Speed ​​on scale 100 km/h > GPS up to 96.5 km/h
• Speed ​​on scale 110 km/h > GPS up to 106.5 km/h

Numbers Coming Out We know that changing the X1 to a more powerful turbo diesel from 150 to 190 hp will help accelerate 0-100 km/h in about 1.3 seconds,

While the acceleration range from 80 to 120 km / h is almost faster. 1.5 seconds helps put the X1 in the middle of the luxury compact SUV acceleration table without difficulty, and of course the diesel-powered combination provides the best acceleration (yes, in that table). There are only 3 diesel turbo cars here.)

It is worth noting that the acceleration of 80-120 km / h in comfort mode x1 sDrive20d is on par with the 220i Gran Coupe (6.17 and 6.15 seconds), although in sport mode the X1 is inferior to the 220i Gran. 0.5 seconds anyway.

Again, as always, experimenting with top speed yourself is highly discouraged. Because in addition to being illegal it can also be life threatening. Your readers and companions We also conduct experiments to find out the facts. To be used as an educational reference. In general engineering just isn’t it fun to do that high speed with a house like that, in case of any accident. We do not assume any responsibility in any case.

In real driving I was amazed at how BMW engineers managed to give the 2.0 turbo diesel such a responsive character. It also delivers acceleration similar to the 2.0 Turbo petrol engine in the 220i Gran Coupe.

Of course, the X1 sDrive20d’s numbers are lower than the 220i Gran Coupe’s, but they’re only milliseconds behind. We have to admit during sprints from 0 – 100 km/h there is a little freewheeling. (Which part comes from the car’s massive torque, but another part comes from the GoodYear Eagle F1 tire, which has not much traction for road holding.

Acceleration at takeoff may have to wait a bit. Really a little later, the power from this engine block takes you forward constantly on the level of pouring (depending on its volume), and at the same time,

You can also call for force while overtaking. It came out well in the 2000 – 3500 rpm range.

Going into the end, around 180 – 200 km / h although the power is starting to wilt a bit according to the diesel, the torque does not wilt as you would think, on the contrary, at the end of this power block. It is also considered somewhat fluid as well. Surprisingly, it doesn’t fade as much as the 520d which uses the same family of engines. Too bad climbing at 200 km / h is easy, not even the 220i Gran Coupe. It is slightly inferior, but after 200 km / h or more there is no need to investigate. They run out of Viagra from the factory, and don’t stress. Acceleration at the end of aging is a drooping chin. It takes a long time to reach the top speed of 200 – 210 km / h. This is already tiring, but the range of 210 – 233 km / h is even more tiring.

The Lack’s electric throttle response is normal in ECO Pro mode, but I think it’s a bit sluggish in Comfort mode. Sport mode depends on how you press the accelerator pedal. If you fill the throttle lightly, of course, the response will be as fast as you want it to. But if you click on the label! Go all the way down until the throttle switch clicks! The mechanical brain of the system would have to ask for a split second to communicate that you need full force. In fact, the brain commands the throttle to open fully. Have the injectors spray all of the fuel into the pump, as you wish.

The operation of the 8-speed automatic transmission is smooth and changes gears continuously. And smart gear selection is good in conditions where the driver hits the kick-down pedal, mostly sprinting to third gear. Low speed range” is still enough to see, like the original sDrive18d model, without distortion. This symptom will occur when you are about to start accelerating. But there was a reason to drag his feet. Or hit the accelerator, sometimes it drags, sometimes erratic such symptoms happen So much so that it invites you to think is this a dual clutch transmission or not?, although it is not.

Sound, vibration and trembling insulation

Soundproofing in the upper half of the car (upper body) is very good. Wind blowing through the rearview mirror may sound at 120-130km/h. Came to hear some faint noises, however, the sound from the road in particular, the noise from the GoodYear Eagle F1 tires was quite clear. The more the surface of the path you’re on changes, the higher the sound.

Steering wheel 

The X1’s steering system is Rack & Pinion with Electronic Power (EPS). The steering gear ratio has been revised from 15.7:1 to 15.9:1.

Indeed, in general, the steering wheel retains the response of the refined X1 predecessor: it has just the right amount of weight and traction. Not too much, not too little, in the style of a front-wheel-drive BMW minivan. As it should be, it helps to turn the steering wheel when parking and at low speeds. Well done. Housewives don’t complain that it’s too heavy. Drivers do not complain that it is too light.

At higher speeds, as usual, the damping weight in the middle of holding the steering wheel straight will be a bit heavier and stickier, so you don’t have to strain your wrists to support the steering wheel as much. The sensitivity of the steering wheel when turning is at a reasonable level. Steering precision is in good shape as usual as other BMW models, when using upshifts you don’t accidentally break the steering wheel too much. Because when you rotate more than 3 fingers from the central point, the steering wheel will creep immediately.

But the car we got for a test drive this time there are some strange symptoms this has never been seen before in a BMW, namely when trying to swing to find that free range.

The steering wheel has a strange “stumbling” bump, which is a symptom of reducing confidence in gripping the steering wheel at high speeds by about one, and it is speculated that the cause may be from Yoi or Joint. There may be a problem with the steering wheel, and if so, then that’s right. Consider something that shouldn’t happen with a red car. The service life is 1,800 – 2,500 kilometers, just like this car.

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Front suspension independent, single-link spring strut, aluminum wishbone. The rear is a multi-lever (multi-link) axle, separating the spring into a different socket using a shock absorber. It is an ordinary shock absorber. There is no system for adjusting the stiffness of any kind.

Bottom characteristics It’s a firm, firm and viscous kind that appeals to youngsters, the same as the new MINI Countryman, but made less harsh to accommodate mature car owners aged 45-55 when cornering abruptly. The bottom can control collapse symptoms very well. The car’s cornering balance is better than expected. Because on a dry curve when sprayed vigorously I feel my face is stubborn. But instead, I get a slightly rounded end that looks pretty flat instead

The suspension is still the same as the original model, that is, it is set in a “hard” line to absorb vibrations from potholes. And hills stumbling okay in a speed range of no more than 10-20km/h. Until that exclaims “You don’t have to make the suspension as stiff as a MINI, maybe!!”

However, this stiff suspension system has its advantages: It provides higher cornering confidence than some of its competitors. Although the car is clearly an SUV.

On the Chalerm Mahanakorn highway, at the sickle-shaped right turn in the Makkasan district, the X1 sDrive20d M Sport takes me to the first right turn at 105 km / h (on the scale),

Continuing to the left turn opposite the Eastin Hotel, it still maintains the speed up to 105 km/h (on the scale) as well. In fact, we should have taken both corners at a higher speed, but the problem is that the GoodYear Eagle F1 tires are in bad shape. It is also very slippery. Rubber cheeks causing the front of the car to slide forward while in a curve I had to lighten the car a bit. In order to support it through the curve well

For the S-curve, starting from Phase One Highway, Sukhumvit 62, up to Burapha Withi Elevated Expressway,

I can take the X1 sDrive20d into the first right turn at 105 km/h (on the scale). The car leans to the left a little less, and the left curve is long. With waves on this curved surface I’ve climbed up to 117 km/h (on the scale), a limit the tires can no longer handle. It ends with a high right-hand curve. Take the above curves at 125 km/h (on the scale).

But when combined with the steering also, although the overall picture is very good, but when encountering the free distance, suddenly, strange things make me feel sick. Because overall confidence was visibly diminishing.

 brake system

The X1 sDrive20d is equipped with disc brakes on all four wheels, with front disc brakes. 330 x 22.4 mm diameter with cooling fins and single-pod caliper The rear is a 300 x 20 mm diameter disc brake with cooling fins and 1-pod caliper, complete with the following safety and driving assistance systems:

• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• BA (Brake Assist)
• DSC (Dynamic Stability Control)
• DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)
• Cornering Brake-force Distribution Control (CBC) (Curve Brake Control)
• Traction Control DBC (Dynamic Brake Control) variable brake pressure

Medium weight brake pedal. Somewhat sticky feet, with a relatively short mid-pedal distance, is similar to the 220i Gran Coupe, but delivers enough performance to slow the car from high-speed 180s downhill confidently and you might have to repeat twice in a row to see the fade clearly in relation to brake pedal response and weight. I thought it would be like the new Countryman, but it turns out the BMW’s foot-traction is a little heavier.

A common problem with the X1 F48 that still exists and does not go away is that the first moment when you press the brake pedal down 10 – 20%,

It is true that the caliper will gently push the brake pads to lick the brake disc. Enough to feel that the car starts to slow down a bit, not much, but if you put more weight on the brake pedal. After a few clicks the caliper installs the disc in an instant. He causes the car to cause symptoms, his face punctured like a chicken pecking a child to death in the mouth of a jar. Where are you going to click? Even if it is a matter of adjusting the feet, adjusting the familiarity but trying to adapt to the brake pedal of this car it is very difficult.

Just not enough of a sudden braking test in an open space without any vehicles if there is reason to slam on the brakes from 100 km/h down to a stop the car exhibits more symptoms than other BMW models,

The emergency lights turn on automatically. To alert the following vehicles but the vehicle will have a slight effect. As if the distribution of braking force is unbalanced across all four wheels

These symptoms will be more noticeable. If you brake suddenly from a speed of 230 km/h downwards the car will be tilted to the right. To the side lane size a bit too, it is to be expected that it comes from the braking force distribution may not be balanced enough or maybe it is the tire wear in Goodyear Eagle F1,

Which I would like to rename to Goodyear E-here F1! Hardworking and slippery!

What I’d like to see improve in the next X1, for that matter, is to improve the brake pedal response to be smoother, more linear, and it should have a “less pedal, more pedal” effect like other BMWs. Including improving the distribution of braking force to be better so that the car remains in the same lane of the road. After having to make a sudden brake stop not coming out to the right to take a little other lane like this

Safety and driving assistance systems

Since the X1 sDrive20d is at the end of its market life, the safety hardware is therefore, well installed. And you have not upgraded any ADAS auxiliary system, the details are as follows

• Dual front airbags include 2 pieces
• Driver and front passenger side airbags, total of 2 tickets
• 2 curtain airbags
• ELR 3-point seat belts for all seats, only the front seats are of the pre-tensioner and load limiter type, and cannot be adjusted from high to low.
• ISOFIX child-restraint points on the left and right rear seats
• Camera view while backing into the park There is only a rear camera.
• Parking distance sensor front and rear
• Fatigue driving warning system Attention assist
• The Teleservice system alerts the vehicle to be checked at the service centre.
• SOS (Intelligent Emergency Call) emergency call button In the event of an accident press the button at the top of the roof top. The system will notify rescuers to help immediately.
• Automatic assistant parking system

The X1 passed the 5-star EuroNCAP crash test in 2015 (the version tested is sDrive18d left-hand drive, not available in Thailand) with 90% driver and passenger protection, 87% child occupant protection, and 74% pedestrian assistance. plugin system 77%

Average fuel consumption test

In fact, BMW’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo diesel engine is known for its fuel economy. Ten years have passed, and fuel economy remains. Will vary depends on whether such an engine will be placed under the hood What is the volume of the tank?

For the X1 sDrive20d, even if we knew that how far should the fuel consumption figures be? But to be sure, we still experiment with our original web standards. By taking the car to refuel with Techron Power D diesel at Caltex Gas Station on Phaholyothin Road. Near Ari BTS station at night by filling tank, cutting nozzle

Witnesses and assistants in the trial, according to the standards, driving with air conditioning,

Two people sit down, Mark Pongsuang, our web team,

Body weight 60 kg, with the author 102 kg, total 162 kg, still within the parameters of 170 – 180 kg

After filling the tank until the tank was full, we started the experiment. By running the air conditioner medium temperature,

Fan number 1-2, temperature 22-23 degrees Celsius (European cars can not run at 25 degrees Celsius. Because the air outside the car with the inside of the car is very close. Even not feeling that the air conditioning is working at all is not like the Japanese car fake cold place , open at 25 degrees, but the truth is 23 degrees Celsius)

We leave the Caltex gas station and turn onto Vaholeuthen Road. In front of Soi Aree Samphan and turn left onto Soi Aree. Go straight to the entrance of Soi Rewadee School onto Rama 6 Street, then turn right onto Udon Ratthaya Highway. Drive straight to the end of the highway, Bang Pa-In checkpoint,

Then turn again on the same highway again, maintaining speed. According to the original standard, it is used at a speed not exceeding 110 km / h

Since the X1 does not have cruise control,

We have to test it with a normal way to bring the speed up to 110km/h. By raising the throttle as high as possible and it’s not as hard as you think since the X1’s throttle is just the right amount of viscosity, not too light,

You are putting the appropriate weight on your right foot. Just

After that, we return to the highway at the Victory Monument. Turn left onto Phaholyothin Road again. Walk back in front of Ben Ratchakru Showroom at Ari BTS Station and turn left at Caltex Phongsawat Service Station. Go to the same distributor, and fill it with Diesel Techron Power D in the original distributor. Only the cutting head is enough as before.

The total distance traveled on the scale was 93.3 km
, and the amount of fuel refilled was 4.92 liters
divided by the average fuel consumption of 17.69 km/l.