New BMW X1 priced
Next generation of BMW’s smallest SUV to bring more equipment and big price hikesAustralia’s third-generation 2023 BMW X1 line-up will consist of just two variants – initially – when it arrives here in the final quarter of the year, with pricing announced today at $53,900 plus on-road costs for the sDrive18i and $65,900 plus ORCs for the xDrive20i.
That means a $6000 base price hike over the current BMW X1 (the existing sDrive18i is currently priced from $47,900 plus ORCs), and makes the cheapest new BMW X1 more expensive than the most affordable Audi Q2 ($45,200), Audi Q3 ($50,300) and even BMW’s own X2 ($49,900).
However, BMW says the hikes are justified by the “markedly increased levels of standard specification, technology, capability and versatility compared with outgoing models”.
Not only is the new BMW better equipped than the outgoing second-gen but it’s also bigger, measuring 4500mm long (+53mm), 1845mm wide (24mm) and 1642mm tall (+44mm), and riding on a 2692mm wheelbase (+22mm).
The results of this growth spurt include an obviously more spacious cabin – there’s 35 litres more boot space for starters – and, in BMW’s words at least, improved “ride comfort and road presence”.
Power and torque in the base model is still provided by a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine, however, the outputs have been bumped up to 115kW/230Nm, all of which is sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Rolling on a set of 18-inch alloy wheels as standard, the sDrive18i’s equipment list is headlined by new-generation Sensatec upholstery, the latest BMW navigation system with augmented reality technology, wireless smartphone mirroring, digital cockpit, a head-up display, comfort access, connected package professional and sport seats.
Other features include comfort access, Driving Assistant Plus, Parking Assistant Plus, auto-dimming mirrors, dual-zone climate control, wireless phone charging and adaptive LED headlights.
All of the same goodies and more can be found on the xDrive20i, which uses a bigger and gruntier 150kW/300Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder for propulsion with the added bonus of all-wheel-drive.
Utilising the same seven-speed dual-clutch transmission as the sDrive18i, the xDrive20i rides on bigger 19-inch alloys as standard and adds Driving Assistant Professional to mix, along with heated and power adjustable front seats.
Spend another $6000 on the base model and you’ll nab yourself an enhancement pack featuring metallic paint, a panorama sunroof, Harmon/Kardon sound system, sliding rear seats, power adjustable front pews and Driving Assistant Professional.
The same pack can be optioned on the xDrive20i for $4000, just minus the latter two features due to them already being standard.
xDrive20i buyers can also opt for the M Sport pack which spruces up the styling with 19-inch M Sport alloy wheels, M high gloss Shadow Line, M high gloss roof rails, an M Aluminium Hexacube dark interior trim and an M leather steering wheel.
The more focused aura is then backed up by the inclusion of M adaptive dampers.
“The new X1 combines a new and more prominent exterior styling package, a redesigned interior, greater level of spaciousness and an array of driver and parking assistance systems that are unmatched in the segment,” said BMW today.
Following in the wake of the new X1’s local launch, the all-electric iX3 will arrive Down Under in the first quarter of next year with pricing and spec details to be confirmed further down the track.
“Next year’s debut of the iX1, the new fully electric model, will bring advanced BMW electromobility to a new audience,” the brand continued.
“Addition of the iX1 xDrive30 in Q1 2023 will expand BMW Group Australia’s electrified model portfolio to 12 models, which is among the most of any manufacturer represented in the country.”
Watch this space for our first drive review of both the new BMW X1 and all-new BMW iX1 in late September.
How much will the 2023 BMW X1 cost?
sDrive18i (a) – $53,900
xDrive20i (a) – $65,900
* Prices exclude on-road costs
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