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BMW X1: One Tiny Bimmer Soft-Roader

The Auto Insider — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:30:00 EDT

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

Here's what we know about the BMW X1 so far — The little SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle) will be derived from the BMW 1-Series with full-time all-wheel-drive (xDrive) and will feature the following roundup of engine choices:

* BMW X1 xDrive20d - 177 horsepower - 8.4 seconds 0-60 MPH - Max Speed 132 MPH (213 km/h) - 40.5 MPG (5.8 liters / 100 km)
* BMW X1 xDrive23d - 204 horsepower - 7.3 seconds 0-60 MPH - Max Speed 138 mph (223 km/h) - 37 MPG (6,3 Liter / 100 km)
* BMW X1 xDrive28i - 6.7 seconds 0-60 MPH - Max Speed 142 MPH(230 km/h)

Sadly, we're told that only the BMW X1 xDrive28i will make it stateside, so give up those hopes and dreams for a high mileage diesel. We'll get the short end of the stick... again. (Hat Tip To Cameron!)

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BMW Progressive Activity Sedan Spotted Again With Buick Ventiports

Andrew Stoy — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:30:00 EST

Remember the V5 that's no longer the V5? That's because it's now the BMW Progressive Activity Sedan, which is apparently German for "5-Series Fastback." The PAS appears to be on track to compete with the Porsche Panamera, but the tent-like rear camo makes it tough to determine what the rear slope and proportions will end up looking like. We are totally digging the Buick ventiports on the front fender camo...or are those speed holes? [Paul Tan]

2009 BMW 7-Series Spotted During Wet-Weather Testing

Mark Arnold — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:40:00 EDT

After our not-so-pleasant time with the outgoing 2008 BMW 7-Series, we were sure that the upcoming 2009 BMW 7-Series couldn't possibly be any worse. After all, it doesn't look half bad in the official shots that have leaked out. But now we've got these shots of one still testing. This could mean one of two things: Either the Germans are just being themselves and demanding perfection, testing it up to the very last moment possible. Or they are desperately scrambling to get it right, making sure all the settings of the i-Crap on the car work as they should. Of course, maybe some engineer just took it out on his lunch break. (Hat tip to Shmifty!)