<p>Available only in a single Diesel unit, this compact SUV now comes packed with more power and a refined drive. There is hardly any diesel clatter that enters the cabin now, which clearly shows the level of refinement achieved by BMW engineers for this 2.0 litre diesel heart. Packed with an impressive 190 horses under its hood available at 4000 rpm along with a peak torque of 400 Nm as low as 1750 rpm, the X1 is very nimble and zippy to drive. The biggest change that the new X1 incorporates is the new drive train on offer. Letting go off the rear wheel drive setup (which although was an enthusiast delight) it now comes with a base FWD (Front Wheel Drive) setup while all the top variants gets BMW patent XDrive which is an all wheel drivetrain to enhance road grip and power delivery as well. Mated to an 8 speed steptronic transmission the compact SUV also offers launch control option along with paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel to change gears at will. With the availability of different driving modes which can be selected through the drive mode selector dial on the central console, the SUV automatically adapts to the surface depending on the mode selected and makes the car suspension soft or stiffer. You also get a performance control switch which helps in better cornering and also enhances the agility of the drive. When you are not driving in the Sport mode, one can easily shift to its Eco Pro mode that makes the engine breathe easy and increases the overall efficiency of the vehicle. Overall, the new X1 feels like a complete new offering from BMW with its better chassis and driving dynamics. It can easily be your daily commuter for office and will not shy away from any weekend track outing either.

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