2024 BMW X1 M35i xDrive price and specs: Performance SUV priced from $90,900

2024 BMW X1 M35i pricing and specificationsX1 receives an ‘M’ grade for the first time233kW/400Nm four-cylinder turbo engine expected in future X2 and 1 Series performance gradesPriced from $90,900 plus on-road costs

BMW Australia has confirmed local pricing for the X1 M35i xDrive – the first version of its small SUV to wear the ‘M’ badge – ahead of showroom arrivals starting in the fourth quarter of 2023 (October to December).

Priced from $90,900 plus on-road costs, the X1 M35i is $6900 less expensive than the Mercedes-Benz GLA35 AMG and $3669 cheaper than the Audi RS Q3 – though the BMW produces less power and torque than the Audi.

The new performance small SUV is $20,500 more expensive than the X1’s existing flagship grade (the xDrive20i) – and $12,100 dearer than the previous-generation X2 M35i, which is expected to be replaced by an updated version using the same engine as the X1 M35i.

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The BMW X1 M35i is powered by a tuned version of BMW’s 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder ‘B48’ petrol engine, developing 233kW and 400Nm in Australia – while European examples drop 12kW due to stricter emissions regulations.

Power is sent to all four wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, which BMW claims can help its performance-focused small SUV accelerate from zero to 100km/h in 5.4 seconds – while it returns a claimed combined fuel consumption of 8.0-8.5L/100km on the European WLTP test cycle.

Standard equipment in BMW’s new flagship X1 includes 20-inch alloy wheels, adaptive LED headlights, high-gloss ‘Shadowline’ exterior trim highlights, a panoramic glass sunroof and a contactless automatic tailgate.

Inside, the X1 M35i features a 10.7-inch digital dash and 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen – both running BMW’s latest ‘iDrive 9’ operating software – which includes wireless and wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, DAB digital radio, a Harmon Kardon 12-speaker sound system and a head-up display.

While the small SUV’s new variant is yet to receive a safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), the X1’s existing grades were awarded five stars late last year – highlighted by its 94 per cent result for its safety assist technology.

As previously reported, BMW’s M ‘Compound’ brakes – which include 385mm discs and four-piston calipers at the front, and 330mm discs with single-piston calipers at the rear – will be available as an option in 2024, for an additional $3000 on top of the no-cost M Sport Pro package.

The 2024 BMW X1 M35i xDrive is due in Australian showrooms between October and December 2023.

2024 BMW X1 Australian pricing

X1 sDrive18i – $60,400X1 xDrive20i – $70,400X1 M35i xDrive – $90,900

Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs and dealer delivery charges.

2024 BMW X1 M35i xDrive standard features:

2.0-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engineSeven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmissionAll-wheel-drive system20-inch M light alloy wheelsM Sport blue brake calipersAdaptive LED headlightsKidney grille finished in high-gloss ShadowlineAutomatic tailgate with contactless openingVoice assistantDual-zone automatic climate controlPersonal e-SIM10.7-inch digital dash 10.25-inch curved infotainment screenDAB digital radioWireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android AutoWireless smartphone charging padSatellite navigation systemKeyless engine start via smartphone appHarmon Kardon 12-speaker sound systemHead-up displaySensatec-lined instrument panelHeated front sports seats, upholstered in leather with active massage functionAnthracite headlinerM Sport leather steering wheel (with heating via subscription)Mirror package including anti-dazzle functionPanorama glass sunroofAdaptive cruise controlBlind-spot monitoringLane-keep warning and assistance360-degree cameraAutomatic reverse parkingAvailable colours:Alpine WhiteMineral White (metallic, $1800)Black Sapphire (metallic, $1800)Space Silver (metallic, $1800)M Portimao Blue (metallic, $1800)Cape York Green (metallic, $1800)Storm Bay (BMW Individual, $2500)Frozen Pure Grey (BMW Individual, $5000)

The optional M Sport Package, available as a no-cost extra, adds:

M sport seats (with integrated head restraints and illuminated ‘M’ logos)M lights ShadowlineM seat beltsM Sport brake system with red calipers

The optional $3000 M Compound braking system, available on top of the M Sport Package, adds:

385mm brake discs and four-piston calipers at the front330mm brake discs and single-piston calipers at the rear

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