BMW X1 PHEV
The new BMW X1 PHEV can be seen as a milestone for BMW cars in the future: it aims to set a new benchmark for everything.
The sporty design of the BMW X1 PHEV can be seen from the first eye contact with its appearance, and in front of you is a typical BMW X model: its exterior features are short overhangs and long wheelbases, which are characteristic of the SAV (Sport Utility Vehicle).
The BMW X1 PHEV wants to express his ambitions with convincing dynamism and agility, combined with outstanding versatility, flexibility and innovative technology, guaranteeing maximum comfort for the owner every time he travels.
SUVs have been popular for a long time, and now plug-in PHEV models are gradually becoming popular. The BMW X1 PHEV is one such model, as a sports car utility car with BMW DNA, it is more fun to drive than the Volvo XC40 Recharge T4, Mercedes GLA E or Jaguar E-Pace, and shares many parts with the MINI Countryman Cooper SE ALL4.
The BMW X1 PHEV xDrive25e features a 1.5-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine, electric motor and battery pack. It can be charged at home or at a public charger, reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency, and there is an option for most excursions in an electric-only mode.
The BMW X1 PHEV has a total power output of 220 hp, from a 123 hp petrol engine and a 94 hp electric motor. The powertrain offers powerful performance that makes SUVs feel more lively than their gasoline or diesel-powered counterparts. In terms of handling, the X1 is more fun to drive than its XC40 competitors and feels calm through corners.
The addition of a 10kWh battery and motor resulted in a little increase in weight, but BMW did a decent job of balancing. In max eDrive mode, the BMW X1 PHEV is capable of driving purely electric from 60 to 67 km.
In terms of interior, the BMW X1 PHEV has not changed compared to gasoline, and although the battery of the trunk has some encroachment space, there is still enough space for adult passengers to feel comfortable in the front and rear, while the passengers in the rear have first-class head and leg room.
On the driver's platform, the BMW X1 PHEV instrument panel boasts one of the best infotainment systems on the market today.
If you're a private buyer and most of your journey is short-haul, the BMW X1 PHEV can save a lot on fuel in the long run. In addition, in this increasingly popular field of electric vehicles, the BMW X1 PHEV is still a more enjoyable choice for driving.