Besides the launch of the F40 BMW M135i xDrive, BMW Malaysia has introduced the entry-level F48 X1 sDrive18i variant in Malaysia, which slots below the existing X1 sDrive20i M Sport. At RM208,368.48 (with SST waived), it’s the most affordable BMW model that’s currently on sale in Malaysia, or a full RM17k cheaper than its more powerful M Sport counterpart. With SST, the CKD SUV would cost RM215,800, so you’re looking at a discount of RM7,431.52.
What you get, or what you don’t get for the money rather, are the M Sport kit and 18-inch wheels fitted on the more expensive sDrive20i model. Instead, it gets the more basic front and rear bumpers with unpainted plastic inserts and body cladding, as well as 17-inch V-spoke style 560 alloys with 225/55 Bridgestone Turanza T001 tyres, satin aluminium roof rails, and a single exhaust exit.
The sDrive18i still gets the same full LED headlights with hexagonal LED corona rings, horizontally mounted LED fog lamps, full LED tail lights with L-shaped internal graphics, and powered tailgate. Colour options are the same as the M Sport variant (Alpine White, Black Sapphire and Mineral Grey), although the sportier Misano Blue is replaced by Mediterranean Blue (as seen here).
Moving inside, the sDrive18i gets basic Dakota leather seats, Sport leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel, and piano black inserts. Besides that, the remaining kit list is pretty much on par with the more expensive M Sport variant.
That includes dual-zone automatic climate control, analogue instrument gauges with an integrated 5.7-inch Black Panel display, 8.8-inch touchscreen head unit with BMW Operating System 6.0, 100-watt six-speaker sound system, and fibre optic ambient lighting with six colour options. The rear centre tunnel continues to come with twin USB-C charging ports and air vents.
The biggest change here is found under the bonnet. Powering this compact SUV is the automaker’s B38 1.5 litre three-cylinder engine with a single twin-scroll turbo. It makes 140 PS and 220 Nm of torque, with drive sent to the front wheels through a seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission. The 0-100 km/h sprint is done in 9.6 seconds, top speed is 201 km/h, and the average fuel consumption is 6.3 litres per 100 km.
For safety, BMW’s entry-level model is now recipient of Driving Assistant, which means it gets front collision warning with brake intervention (AEB), cruise control with braking function, lane departure warning, high-beam assistant, and speed limit info. Also on are electronic differential lock system and performance control. Extras include BMW ConnectedDrive services with Intelligent Emergency Call and Teleservices.
GALLERY: 2020 F48 BMW X1 sDrive18i Malaysian Launch
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Finally, we get AEB for X1
For same money. Better we get Toyota RAV4 2.5 with dynamic cruise control and good RV.
I cant afford BMW, but I wont compare Toyota with BMW la … if you do such comparison, I can also compare X70 vs Rav4 lol.
please go ahead! lol
Well done BMW Malaysia for placing AEB for the most basic spec X1 sure got a lot of sales
Finally BMW X1 on par with Myvi that 1.5 & AEB
Same la, this X1 hv a 1.5 liter too but wt less cyclinder, ie 3 instead of 4
Don’t understand the marketing strategy here, the B38 engine should be fitted on the F40 instead. 17k is too near to the sDrive20i M version of X1.
(Like) X1
(Dislike) GLA
If the new GLA is priced below this, GLA wins.
1.5 no power
Proton X50 1.5L more powerful than this BMW X1.
syukur
haih, only the Passive Cruise control to pair with the AEB as braking control.
not the dynamic cruise control like Toyota Rav4 and Tesla3.
what’s wrong with the center HUD here?
this kind of quality better buy Proton X70 RM89k
Nice X1. Still waiting LCI 5 series to be launch here.
Okay so nobody would buy toyota rav4 haha
BMW X1 is comparable to Toyota Corolla Cross, not Toyota Rav4.
Very slow acceleration using 140 ps engine to pull s mass of at least 1.5 ton in weight
For daily slow chores are fine but when it comes to performance just cannot think about it.
At 200k leave us a lot of other better SUV choices. .
Cx-5 2.5T
220nm at lov rev shud be good, cx5 2.0 or crv 2.0 hv only 200nm at high rev….go figure
Wow, got AEB and RM 215k with SST. Now, what is cruise control with braking? Is it adaptive cruise control? If yes, does it operated until 0 km/h? If it is adaptive cruise control until 0 km/h,:
1. It is cheaper than the CBU RAV4 with SST
2. Even more expensive than CX-5 2.5T, that Mazda doesnt even have MRCC. Bermaz should do something while C-RV, Forester, X-Trail and even X70 have ACC,
3. Any Mercedes if I’m not mistaken below RM250k, CKD doesnt have the Distronic Plus (equivalent to ACC until 0km/h.
4. ……. (Please continue, friends)
cruise control with braking
= Passive Cruise Control, set the maximum speed. If any emergency, AEB activated to brake your car.
then it’s stopped already. u have to drive yourself again.
it’s not the Dynamic Cruise Control like Toyota and Honda Sense. Where it will follow cars according to thier speed, whether fast or whether slow.
Try test drive Both BMW X1 CKD MY and Toyota Rav4 CBU Jpn. Both same price range.
Ya loh, my mistake (ditching-out X1 sDrive18i from my target car list)
BMW Malaysia is trying to entice those who are shopping for the top spec CR-V and CX-5. The price gap isn’t that far off and is a pretty good deal considering the Q3 price is unreasonable and the new GLA200 will be close to 300k.
Next up, update the X1 sDrive20i and X3 with the AEB pack at no extra cost pls. You owe to your customers that much.
X1 cheaper than RAV4..
Unbelievable..
I would take Toyota Rav4 CBU Japan or Lexus UX.
for BMW, rather take a 330i M.
1.5 three-cylinder and no proper electric turbo boost that cloud eliminates low-end torque on this SUV body must be a joke for 200K.
Haha. It has 220 Nm of torque as early as 1480 rpm. I am a woman, and i know that. Does that mean something to u? What more do u want?
A lot of people will skip the RAV4, Camry, Accord. Except people like me will still stick to a sedan.
Feels like this Beamer will sell like hot cakes. Soon enough, we’ll see a lot of X1 on the road, jadi Malaysia icon number 2.
I just got my X1 m sport 2 days old, loving it to bits. Put it in sports mode, wind down the window n listen to the turbo air intake, sweetttt~ Did test drive what x70, cx 5, gla…please…if you are into performance and dynamic driving, go try a beemer and you will und. Screw the features. All you need is, gear to D, sports mode and ACCELERATE!!! Planning to stage 1 it to 250bhp, 0 – 100 6secs he he he.
Dont remap it, you will blow your cylinder or ignition coil in less than a year. Even with remap it will feel different than ori 30i, your turbo lag will increase a lot. Your 2.0 is different than 330i 2.0i fundamentally. Even the internal parts code is different. 30i engine parts is made to withstand higher tension force using different materials although engine model code same. Bmw X1 is good for family daily run, but floaty for a race because of its still higher height and fwd. Very much Better compared to many SuV but definitely not to a german sedan. Easily skidding front tires due to heavy nose and rear travel kinetic force. People will easily feel car sick if you drive lively in any SUV. Ofcourse other Japan brand will be worsed off. Im a BMW technician, i Knw it. If you want a full round gd looking car just get a g20 320i and if can afford go for 330i that is a different level sensation. In BMW, our sales people especially female colleague address Suv as uncle car, privately.. lol..enjoy your new car. Lastly, a real BMW I think is RWD set up and it start with 3 series.
Cheaper than RAV4..