பிஎன்டபில்யூ எக்ஸ்1 2010-2012 sDrive 20d எக்ஸ்க்ளுசிவ்

X1 2010-2012 sDrive 20d Exclusive மதிப்பீடு

BMW X1 sDrive 20d Exclusive houses a 2.0-litre, 1995cc, 4-cylinder, 4 valve diesel engine that churns out a maximum of 177bhp at 4000 rpm at its maximum and gives a peak torque of 350Nm between 1700 rpm-3500 rpm. This vehicle comes in a huge variety of colour options which gives one the opportunity to choose the one that suits ones persona. The car also offers good ground clearance as well as turning radius that allows for smooth riding along with a great sense of ease. X1 Drive is equipped with more than enough entertainment features including direct connections of iPods via iPod-USB cable, hard-disc-supported system including 12 GB memory and a communication package which includes access received and missed calls through iDrive etc. It also avails great safety features including airbags, highly technological brake system, ABS, safety locks etc. It has a boot space of 419 litres . BMW promises you an enjoyable ride with the assurance of great ease and safety along with the entertainment and information provided by the infotainment system.

Exterior                    

BMW X1 sDrive 20d Exclusive looks is rather small in size. It comes in a variety of colours that beautify it. These colours are Brilliant Silver, Candy White, Rosso Brunelo, Magic Black, Cappucino Beige, GT Silver Metallic, Aqua Blue Metallic, Amethyst Metallic, Carrara White, Yachting Blue Metallic, Carbon Grey Metallic, Jet Green Metallic, Topaz Brown Metallic and Luxor Beige Metallic. This vehicle is 4454mm long and the width is 1798mm. The height of this SUV is 1545mm and the wheelbase measures about 2758mm. BMW X1 sDrive 20d Exclusive has a very fine ground clearance of 193mm which is quite enough for hassle free riding. It flaunts the kidney grille chrome with black vertical slats and round shape front fog lamps. The ORVMs and door handles are of same colour as the body. The outside rear view mirrors are tinted and electronically adjustable. The tyre size for this variant is 225/50 R17 and the wheels are of light alloy metal that measures approximately 17 inches . The front and rear tread for this SUV are 1500mm and 1529mm respectively. In this vehicle the tail light is divided in two parts and at the lower end it is subjugated by wide rear skirt in black and bumper. It also flaunts a single exhaust tailpipe in stainless steel.

Interior

The interior of the BMW X1 sDrive 20d Exclusive may not quite be in sync with BMW standards. When one steps inside the cabin one doesn't get that BMW feel. The company has still however tried to make it attractive and charming. The dashboard is in dual tone. The seats are decorated with gold stripes. The 3-spoke steering wheel is covered with leather. Overall the front cabin of this vehicle is spacious and luxurious enough.

Engine and performance

The BMW X1 sDrive 20d Exclusive is powered with a 2.0-litre, 1995cc, 4-cylinder, 4 valve diesel engine that cranks out a maximum of 177bhp at the rate of 4000 rpm and delivers the peak torque of 350Nm between 1700-3000 rpm . With a fuel tank capacity of 61 litres, it returns a mileage of 12.03 kmpl on city streets and 15.06 kmpl on highways. The top speed that BMW X1 sDrive 20d Exclusive can touch is 218 kmph. It delivers an acceleration of 0-100 kmph in 8.3 seconds which is also fairly amazing . The engine is smooth and easy to handle and makes for a very good ride along with a deluxe experience.

Braking and Handling

BMW X1 sDrive 20d Exclusive is equipped with front and rear ventilated discs. Apart from these brakes it has Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Automatic Stability Control (ASC + T), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD). This is the best braking system coupled with amazing DSc system that gives one the ultimate driving experience.

Comfort Features

BMW X1 sDrive 20d Exclusive comes with many comfort features as well as luxuries. It is loaded with a superb music system linked to 8 speakers. Air conditioning is present which helps maintain the temperature of the cabin. At the dashboard it has a tachometer, speedometer, odometer, low fuel warning lamps, rear parking sensors, auto rain sensing wipers, dual trip meter and digital fuel indicator. Apart from these features the car also packs a digital clock, cigarette lighter, fabric upholstery, CD player, DVD player, Radio and AC vents. This vehicle ensures one gets sufficient headroom, legroom and shoulder room. All seats are adjustable. The front and rear windows are heat insulated and tinted. Seats are adjustable for height at both the fore and aft positions. A power socket is also present inside the cabin for electronic gadgets. There is enough storage space inside the car with superb illumination; ambient lighting, illuminated glove compartment, illumination for vanity mirrors, illuminated luggage compartment, courtesy lights front and rear, front footwell lights, front and rear reading lights, etc. There are also the storage compartments in the centre console, dashboard and front interior door panels, cup holder in centre console. The seating capacity of the BMW X1 sDrive 20d Exclusive is 5 adults.

Safety Features

BMW X1 sDrive 20d Exclusive is fully equipped with all the safety features as well as comfort. The braking system ensures one a jerk free ride even on rugged roads. Along with the highly technological suspension it also has air bags for more safety, alarm system with remote control and an engine immobiliser, anti roll bars in the suspension setup, brake force display for front and rear, crash sensor, hazard warning lights, fog lights for front as well as rear. It also features central locking, child safety locks, first aid kit, park distance control, tyre puncture warning system, wheel bolts and side impact protection. It has more than enough safety essentials that gives one a guaranteed secure and convenient ride along with all the luxury that the car has to offer.

Pros  

Great safety features, handling is sharp

Cons  

Noisy engine, Price