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BMW X1 Estate sDrive 20i [178] M Sport 5dr Step Auto [Tech II]

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	M Sport [Tech II]
Price	£39,155
Engine Power - BHP	178
Acceleration	7.6
Top Speed	140 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	42.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	151
Length	4447 mm
Width	1821 mm
Height	1598 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	505 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1495 kg

Driver Convenience

Ambient temperature display
Apple CarPlay
Arrow pointers, north up, direction of travel and perspective map displays
Attentiveness assist
Automatic tailgate opening
BMW ConnectedDrive
BMW Navigation plus system
BMW Online services
BMW remote services
BMW Teleservices
Brake pad wear indicator in front and rear
Characteristic map controlled oil pump system
Front axle single joint with specific axle kinematics to minimise drive influences on steering + provide increased rigidity agile driving behaviour
Front/rear park distance control (PDC)
Head up Display
Instrument cluster with Black optic display featuring superimposed dials and 5.7" colour display
Instrument cluster with speedometer with miles per hour read out, tachometer and fuel gauge
Integrated hard drive with map data updates via USB interface
Lights on warning by audio warning signal when ignition is switched off
On board computer
Operation by iDrive with direct selection buttons and 8 programmable buttons
Optimum shift indicator
Outside temperature gauge
Park assist system
Personal Profile - automatic lock when driving away selectable
Real time traffic information
Rigidly mounted rear subframe - Multi link construction with separate spring / damper configuration and excellent driving characteristics
Service interval indicator
Servotronic PAS
Tyre puncture warning system

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

12V compressor with integrated sealant injection bottle and hose
51 Litre fuel tank
Aluminium lightweight construction including crankcase
Anti-roll bars
Balancer shaft
Double VANOS
Drive performance control with ECO PRO comfort + sport mode
Electronic differential lock control (EDLC)
High precision injection
Performance Control
Seven speed sport dual clutch automatic transmission (DCT)
Stop/start function
Turbocharger with Valvetronic
Twin tube gas filled shock absorbers with degressive characteristic curve

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

Adjustable headlights
Aero curtain
Automatically dimming rear view mirror
BMW Icon design LED daytime driving lights
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Body colour door mirrors
Body colour wheel arches and side sills
Direction indicator side lights integrated exterior mirrors
Dynamic brake lights
Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti-trap facility and comfort closing
Electrically adjustable door mirrors with aspheric on driver side, convex on passenger side with integrated indicators
Exterior mirrors - electrically folding with anti-dazzle
Follow me home headlights
Front air guide finished in black silver
Front air inlets in matt black with silver finisher matt
Front and rear bumper system
Front bumper air intakes with dark shadow finisher
Green tinted heat protection glazing glass
Headlight beam throw control
Heated door mirrors
Heated windscreen washer jets
High level third brake light
Kidney grille with 14 chrome high gloss black vertical bars
LED direction indicator lights in headlight eyebrow
LED front fog lights
Lightweight engineering
M aerodynamic body styling
M logo designation in side chrome
Model designation
Rain sensor including auto headlights activation
Rear bumper with dark shadow and underbody protection in body colour
Rear fog lights
Rear window aerial
Rear window wash/wipe
Reversing light in rear light cluster
Roof mouldings in matt black
Shark fin antenna
Sill cover matt black with matt silver insert
Twin chrome exhaust tailpipes x2
Two eye face design on light
Visible VIN plate
Welcome lighting

Interior Features

12v power point in centre console
2 cup holders in front
3 rear headrests
40:20:40 split folding rear bench seat
Anthracite floor mats with M specific designation
Anthracite headlining
Boot light
Centre armrest in 20 degree part rear seat backrest
Child seat ISOFIX attachment for two outer rear seats and front passenger seat with anchorage points
Conditioned based service
Driver and front passenger heated seats
Driver/front passenger seat backrest back with luggage net
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Four grab handles integrated in roof linings
Front and rear side armrests integrated into door trim
Front centre armrest/sliding cover
Front centre interior light over interior mirror and rear centre automatic interior light when door is opened/ignition switched off or via remote key
Front door sill finishers with M designation
Front sports seats
Front/rear adjustable head restraints
Illuminated glovebox
Leather gearknob/gaiter/handbrake grip
LED ambient lighting in door trim
Luggage area underfloor compartment
Luggage compartment access via recessed handle below tailgate
Luggage compartment lighting
Luggage compartment loading edge with stainless steel insert
M Sport nappa leather 3-spoke steering wheel
Manually adjustment steering wheel column
Multifunction steering wheel
Rear coded belt buckles
Standing free front adjustable armrest and fixed in different positions
Steering wheel gearshift paddles
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors and ticket pocket

Packs

Extended lights pack - X1
Extended storage package - X1

Passive Safety

ABS/EBD
Audio/visual collision warning system
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Battery safety cut-off
BMW emergency call
Brake drying
Brake energy regeneration
Braking readiness
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Crash Sensor - activates hazard/interior lighting + unlocks doors
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Driver/front passenger side airbags
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic stability control + (DSC+)
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electronic parking brake
Front and rear head airbags
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Front seatbelt force limiters
Front ventilated disc brakes
Hill start assist
Pyrotechnically pre-tensioned front seatbelts
Rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks
Seatbelt security check for driver and front passenger
Side impact protection
Three point seat belts in all seats
Twin horns
Tyre pressure monitor
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Central locking switch for all doors, fuel filler cap and luggage compartment
Check control system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning
Engine immobiliser
Locking wheel bolts
Remote control Thatcham category 1 alarm
Remote control with integrated key with M specific highlight
Start/stop button with comfort go keyless engine start and auto start stop deactivation button

Trim

Contrast stitching on instrument panel

Wheels

18" M double-spoke light alloy wheels finished in Ferric grey and burnished - style 570M
Low rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	151
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	156
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	150
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	153
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	158
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	150
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	129
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	124
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	210
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	214
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	210
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	149
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	153
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	149

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1998
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.6
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	42.8
WLTP - MPG - High	51.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	49.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	30.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	30.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	30.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	42.8

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	30E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.6
Engine Power - BHP	178
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	280
Engine Torque - RPM	1350
Top Speed	140 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/50 R18
Tyre Size Rear	225/50 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	DOUBLE SPOKE STYLE 570
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1598 mm
Length	4447 mm
Wheelbase	2670 mm
Width	1821 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2060 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	51
Gross Vehicle Weight	2065 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1550 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	505 l
Max. Loading Weight	570 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1495 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.4 m

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