BMW will be stretching its model range even further this year with the introduction of the new X1 on October 24. BMW X1

The new X1 is what BMW calls its first sports activity vehicle and has X5 styling on what looks like a beefed up 1 Series platform.

The new model will be the first X model with auto start-stop function as part of BMW’s EfficientDynamics package.

Customers will have a choice of three diesel engines and for the first time on a BMW X product, the option to have rear-wheel drive (sDrive) or four-wheel drive (xDrive).

The X1 won’t get a petrol engine on sale in the UK from launch. Customers can choose from three diesels and can choose between rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive versions.

Price

BMW X1 sDrive18d SE £22,660
BMW X1 xDrive18d SE £23,940
BMW X1 sDrive20d SE £24,205
BMW X1 xDrive20d SE £25,510
BMW X1 xDrive23d SE £29,055

The BMW X1 goes on sale in the UK on October 24, 2009 with the sDrive18d and xDrive18d variants following in December.