BMW Turbocharges X1 SUV with New 2.0 liter Gasoline and Diesel Engines

BMW is extending its smallest SUV’s range by adding two new engines to the X1's line-up. The first unit, which will be available this autumn, is a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine producing 184HP and 270 Nm (27,5 kgm) from 1,250-4,500 rpm.

The compact crossover will be available in both rear and four-wheel drive versions bearing the sDrive20i and xDrive20i designations respectively, and which accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 7.4 (sDrive) and 7.8 (xDrive) seconds.

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Video: 2010 BMW X1 SUV Prototype Fooling Around at the Arctic Circle

BMW seems to believe that Arctic Circle is not only an ideal test ground but also a perfect playground for its forthcoming X1 SUV / Crossover which is seen here in prototype form fooling around in the snow. If you could magically strip away the X1's psychedelic camouflage, with the exception of a few minor details, what you would get is the production version of last year's X1 Concept that was shown at the Paris Salon. The X3's smaller sibling is expected to hit European and international markets in both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations by the end of 2009.