BMW X1 sDrive20d EfficientDynamics Edition: one more fuel-efficient option

BMW continues the program EfficientDynamics for its range with the announcement of the version X1 sDrive20d EfficientDynamics Edition. This diesel model is a compact SUV, specifically designed to cut fuel consumption and emissions with the 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine TwinPower Turbo with 163 hp and 380 Nm.

FUEL EFFICIENCY: the new BMW X1 sDrive20d EfficientDynamics Edition, a 5-door model with rear-wheel drive, according to data reported by the Bavarian carmaker, comes to the market to offer greater fuel efficiency which converted into numbers are an average of 4.5 l/100 km and 119 g/km of CO2. The max torque of the 2.0-liter is 380 Nm between 1,750 and 2,500 rpm.

WHAT CHANGES: among updates received, the X1 features the clutch with damped vibration at low speeds, the shift indicator for optimal changing, automatic start/stop, the electromechanical power steering, tires with low rolling resistance, Sreamline aerodynamic alloy wheels and finally the energy recovery system whict operates during braking. The BMW X1 sDrive20d EfficientDynamics Edition will combine for the first time the new soundproof technology, which will become standard on all diesel X1 since fall 2011 and through which the engine audible sound in the cockpit is greatly reduced.

NEW ENGINES: parallel with the new soundproof system also will debut new x1 versions sDrive20i and xDrive20i with the petrol 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo 184 hp and 270 Nm of torque between 1,250 and 4,500 rpm. BMW says that consumption on two-wheel drive version is 7.1 liters/100 km, while for the version four-wheel drive with automatic and manual transmission consumption will be respectvely 7.7 and 7.6 l/100 km.

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