Before buying a new luxury SUV in Bridgewater, we want everyday drivers and families from Hillsborough, NJ to know a little bit more about Sport Activity Vehicles® from the BMW lineup, starting with the compact and intrepid BMW X1. Through the years, the BMW X1 has been a leading SAV and a top-selling luxury crossover from the compact class. Discover how the BMW X1 has changed over the years and how the design for the current generation enhances everyday life in Hillsborough, NJ. BMW of Bridgewater is your home for SAVs and the latest BMW X1 models.
From Its Inception to Now: What to Know About the BMW X1
The Early Years
It may be the smallest member of the 'X' lineup for Sport Activity Vehicles®, but the BMW X1 has one of the biggest influences on the range with a rich history dating back to 2009. Originally based off the 3 Series, the BMW X1 got going in 2009. A facelift came in 2012 and was unveiled at the New York International Auto Show, not far from Hillsborough, NJ.
At that point, only 275,000 X1 models had been sold to date, but that quickly changed, with sales skyrocketing to 150,000 units in 2013 and 2014. The 2012-2015 timetable was the X1's first true generation, and the E84 was a hot seller on the market. The BMW X1 started with two powertrain options, including a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 engine. That eventually was deleted for the sole turbocharged inline-4 engine.
Second Generation to Now
The second generation from 2016 to 2019 continued to see the BMW X1 evolve before a facelift came in 2020. Now in its third generation — kickstarted in 2023 — the BMW X1 is better than ever before, heightening the experience for Hillsborough, NJ drivers. Defined by more power and personality than ever before, the latest edition of the BMW X1 welcomes a fresh exterior design and a broader body. The wheelbase is longer, and the stance is wider for the BMW X1, which gives Hillsborough, NJ luxury SUV buyers a wide range of finishes and five wheel designs.
SensaTec upholstery makes up the new Sport Seats that add new levels of comfort and support on trips from Hillsborough, NJ to New York City. The BMW X1 is now more spacious, expanding to a max cargo volume of 57 cubic feet. The tech-forward interior continues to advance, as the BMW Curved Display is included on the X1 for the first time ever. There are also more ergonomic controls and a floating center console.
Standout Features of the Latest BMW X1
- 25.7 to 57.2 cubic feet of cargo space and five-passenger seating
- Panoramic moonroof
- Full LED headlights
- 25 highway miles per gallon
- 241-horsepower 2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine
- 10.25-inch Digital Instrument Cluster
- 10.7-inch Central Information Display
- BMW Curved Display
- BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with the iDrive 8 Operating System
- Wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ compatibility
- Active Blind Spot Detection
- Lane Departure Warning
Build the BMW X1 of Your Dreams in Bridgewater
Build your own BMW in Bridgewater with our convenient online custom ordering process. This allows Hillsborough, NJ SUV shoppers to design their Ultimate Driving Machine™ as they take the keys to the BMW X1 of their dreams.
Buy or Lease a New BMW X1 Near Hillsborough, NJ
Customers from Hillsborough, NJ can look through our new inventory to see available X1 SAVs in Bridgewater. Contact our BMW dealership near Hillsborough, NJ to schedule your test drive in a new BMW X1. The BMW of Bridgewater finance center provides affordable options to finance or lease this new SUV after applying for financing online from the comfort of your home in Hillsborough, NJ. Ready to take a new X1 SAV for a test drive? Get directions to our BMW dealership serving Hillsborough, NJ!