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New for 2011

BMW's smallest SUV yet, the X1 is based on the German automaker's 1-Series compact car. As BMW's fourth SUV, it slots below the compact X3 in both size and price. The X1 is expected to debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September 2009.

What the Auto Press Says

Here's what the automotive press is saying about the upcoming BMW X1.

• "With smooth 6-cylinder power, available all-wheel drive, and ‘ultimate driving machine' cachet, it could be the new star of a fast-growing market class." -- Consumer Guide
• "It may not look much like a BMW, but the upcoming X1 sport utility should still handle every bit as good as its coupe counterpart." -- Edmunds
• "We spotted BMW's smallest soft-roader a few days ago running around the 'Ring with hardly any camouflage on its sheet metal. With just a few strips of black tape for disguise, we noted that the new model featured rounder, softer lines than its concept we saw in Paris last year." -- Motor Trend
• "Even though there is only one trim level confirmed for the U.S., it doesn't leave buyers wanting for content -- be it standard or otherwise. BMW's excellent xDrive system and Xenon adaptive headlights are standard, and we'd expect navigation (coupled to the latest iteration of iDrive) and a panoramic sunroof to be popular extras here in America."-- Automobile Magazine

Key Details

The only confirmed X1 model is the xDrive28i, which will feature a 3.0-liter inline-six engine. It is expected to come standard with BMW's xDrive all-wheel-drive system and new Dynamic Performance Control system.

Stay tuned for the full 2011 BMW X1 review.