No, BMW does not sell a 1-series wagon or hatchback in the United States. Yes, the BMW X1 is actually based on the E91 3-series wagon platform. No, you can't get it with a manual transmission here. Yes, you can get it with RWD. No, it isn't really an SUV. Yes, it's actually enjoyable.

Looks like we can pin another "unintended acceleration" incident on a confused driver with an automatic transmission.

Apparently, BMW thinks black tape stripes will make the X1 soft-roader look better. It doesn't, thought it seems to be almost universally appreciated by people who look like living examples of Bangle designs, but without the big bottoms. (Hat tip to Fistulator!)

Having a gut time! Wunsch you were hier! Okay, our German is schrecklich, but because we speak your language, enjoy our rundown of every live reveal from Day One of the Frankfurt Motor Show after the jump.

The accessories convey the subtle message assuring everyone knows BMWs are still for a certain class of people as this BMW X1 made its formal debut fully kitted-out for a weekend skiing in the Alps.

Take a peek at the BMW X1, the newest and littlest soft-roading crossover Bimmer to leak out of Munich.

Always wanted to live the exciting lifestyle of a BMW X3 owner but couldn't afford the price of entry? Well, ma'am, you're in luck, because the BMW X1 is almost ready for launch.

The BMW X1, the company's foray into the mini-luxo-ute market, was nabbed uncovered for a commercial shoot. Even better than the X1-series, though, is the camera truck.