There is nothing on the road like the new improved and sporty 2016 BMW X1. The Sports Utility Vehicle which is currently available in Windhoek at Danric Auto, provides drivers with the opportunity to be eco-friendly and save costs on fuel consumption.
The SUV comes in a variety of colours to choose from. The X1 is available in non-metallic black and alpine white and metallic mineral grey, Mediterranean blue, estoril blue, glacier silver, platinum silver, chestnut bronze, sparkling storm, mineral white, Atlantic grey, sparkling brown and black sapphire.
Under the bonnet, the 2016 X1 comes standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 228 horsepower. An eight-speed automatic transmission is also standard. With 170kW and 350 Nm of torgue, and an acceleration of 0 to 100km/h in 6.5 seconds, while clocking a top speed of 235 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 6.4 to 6.6 litres/100 km.
The 2016 X1 seats five and comes standard with leatherette upholstery and power-adjustable front seats. Heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, sliding and reclining rear seats and power-folding rear seats are available.
Standard interior features in the X1 include automatic climate control, push-button start, a USB port, Bluetooth, HD Radio, a seven-speaker audio system and BMW’s iDrive infotainment system with a 30.48 centimetre screen.
Other available interior features include head-up display, a panoramic moon roof, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, satellite radio, smartphone integration, a rear-view camera, adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, lane departure warning, collision mitigation and forward collision warning with pedestrian warning.
When it comes to cargo, the 2016 X1 has excellent capacity for the class, providing 0.767 cubic metres of cargo space with the rear seats up and 1.662 cubic metres with them folded down.
The vehicle also come with a two year warranty. A maintenance plan of five years per 100 000 kilometres is also included.
With all those features, the price of the BMW X1 ranges from model to model with the …..model being a drop in the ocean for all adventurous motorists who love the outdoors at a cost of N$ 445 373.