The First Sports Activity Vehicle in the Premium Compact Segment
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.
