The Ugliness that is the X1 is finally here!

Aiolos · July 1st, 2009, 4:12 PM

Yay! <---- sarcasm.

One nice thing is that the higher-spec diesel, (what will probably be the only option in the US I guess?), gets to 60 in 7.3, which isn't bad. Wonder what the mileage is. Doesn't matter though, it's fugly. I just don't like that blockish kidney grill, the rear is ok though the taillights look funky as they cross over onto the trunk. Interior is nice though.

Source: Autoblog

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Although it is isn't slated to be officially revealed until this fall's Frankfurt Auto Show, it feels like we've been seeing the wraps come off BMW's X1 baby crossover for years now. Thanks to a steady stream of spy shots over the last 18 months or so, we feel like we ought to be able to tell you not only the shape and size of the glovebox, but the material its walls are made of. Regardless, these are the first official shots of the X1 that have leaked out on the web, apparently because of German magazine FOCUS online.

As we've already seen almost all elements of the X1 already, the final shape doesn't surprise us, which appears much like a shrunken X5 mixed with styling cues from the bull-nosed 7-Series, 5-Series Gran Turismo, and of course, last year's X1 Concept.

The inside is typical Bimmer fare as well, with a sober but handsome and well-screwed-together look. The usual accoutrements are present in the photo models' driver oriented instrument panels, including iDrive, USB ports, and thumb-shifters for the automatic.

We're already tired of BMW's awkward model naming conventions, but regardless, the CUV is expected to launch in Europe in xDrive18i and xDrive 18d configurations, along with an xDrive20d model whose 177 hp diesel is apparently good for 60 mph in 8.4 seconds, an xDrive23d model with a 204 hp oil-burner (0-60 mph in 7.3 seconds, top speed of 139 mph), as well as the xDrive28i, which is apparently good for 143 mph. No word yet on what models we'll see in the U.S. just yet, but we'd be surprised to see anything less powerful than the xDrive28i in Stateside dealers, and we'll keep our fingers crossed for a diesel variant.

According to current scuttlebutt, the X1 will launch in autumn exclusively paired with all-wheel drive, but rear-wheel drive versions are expected to come on line soon thereafter. Check out the gallery below and keep checking back with us for further details as they become available.

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ahpadt · July 1st, 2009, 4:26 PM

Audi wants their Q5 tail lights back.

Speedtouch · July 1st, 2009, 4:33 PM

My lord why didn't anyone tell them to stop designing it?!? Hideous thing.

the Interceptor · July 1st, 2009, 4:34 PM

Finally they got rid of Bangle, and now they come up with this? images/smilies/lol.gif

nouseferaname90 · July 1st, 2009, 5:32 PM

I thought it was going to be lower. It definitely can't pass as an awd 1 series anymore, something that I called it in the other thread.

argatoga · July 1st, 2009, 5:56 PM

Is BMW actually selling all of these SUV/coupe/sport/WTFs? It seems every other week they have a new one of these.

Breznikov · July 1st, 2009, 6:58 PM

My god, that is one ugly BMW! But well, there hasn't really been a very good looking BMW for a while in my opinion.

prizrak · July 1st, 2009, 7:02 PM

Actually compared to the X6 its not that bad. I don't think it's ugly enough to matter its just pointless.

Breznikov · July 1st, 2009, 7:09 PM

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Originally Posted by prizrak

Actually compared to the X6 its not that bad. I don't think it's ugly enough to matter its just pointless.

To be honest, I think the X6 is one of the better looking cars in the BMW range right now. But a lot of people will shoot me for saying that images/smilies/lol.gif

ahpadt · July 1st, 2009, 7:28 PM

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Originally Posted by the Interceptor

Finally they got rid of Bangle, and now they come up with this? images/smilies/lol.gif

Yep. People got as they wanted.

DarkReaper · July 1st, 2009, 7:29 PM

That photo with the white X1 from the front is horrible. The weird bulbous bonnet coupled with the black lip is the epitome of ugly. Does BMW already have the largest selection of SUVs already? X1,X3,X5,X6? So when is the ultra-luxury BMW Escalade, sorry X7 due?

Leonidae · July 1st, 2009, 7:41 PM

I barfed a little. images/smilies/cry.gif

take it a way and burn it with fire..

Shawn · July 1st, 2009, 8:00 PM

Oh BMW, why? The rear is unspeakably ugly... the X3 looks almost handsome in comparison.

This should be showing up on our streets here shortly, then. I bet the idiots around here will eat it right up.

Der Stig · July 1st, 2009, 9:30 PM

How could they do such a thing? Dear God that is unspeakably awful. My first reaction was wailing: "Nein! BMW, bitte nicht!" followed by a facepalm.

Aiolos · July 1st, 2009, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawn

Oh BMW, why? The rear is unspeakably ugly... the X3 looks almost handsome in comparison.

This should be showing up on our streets here shortly, then. I bet the idiots around here will eat it right up.

Same in my area. People just think OHHHH! BMW! and it's an SUV! And it's smaller than that other small cute one! (X3) Honey, can I have one for Christmas, I think it'd be fun. That 2008 model is looking dirty lately....

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Stupid upper-middle class people.

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Originally Posted by Breznikov

To be honest, I think the X6 is one of the better looking cars in the BMW range right now. But a lot of people will shoot me for saying that images/smilies/lol.gif

I actually agree. I think it's the best looking SUV BMW makes. Oh wait, I mean SAC (Sport Activity Coupe, lol).

Vette Boss · July 1st, 2009, 11:59 PM

Hideous. Kill it with fire.

BerserkerCatSplat · July 2nd, 2009, 2:05 AM

Fire, kill it, etc.

BlaRo · July 2nd, 2009, 2:12 AM

BMW is officially the worst car company ever.

(If anybody asks, I'll be on eBay scouring for E30s and M635CSIs.)

Magnet · July 2nd, 2009, 2:41 AM

I tried finding a picture of a grimace to show my general dislike for this vehicle. I got as far as page one on Google Image search.

Fuck it, I've got work to do.

klankymen · July 2nd, 2009, 2:47 AM

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Originally Posted by prizrak

Actually compared to the X6 its not that bad. I don't think it's ugly enough to matter its just pointless.

I disagree, the X6 is the best looking "offroader" by bmw.

But this does serve one purpose.... knocking the X3 off its ugliest-bmw throne.

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