Powertrain families
B38/B48 petrol · B47 diesel · plug-in hybrid · Gen5 electric drive
X1 (U11) — Sports Activity Vehicle
2022–present
Editorially reviewedReviewed 2026-08-10; market and model-year scope is stated in the record sources.
- Internal code
- U11
- Production
- 2022–present
- Body style
- 5-door SAV
- Platform
- X family · front- or all-wheel drive by derivative
Body variants
X1 → U11 → Sports Activity Vehicle
X1 U11: history, design and engineering
How this generation came about, what made it different and how the selected sports activity vehicle fits into the family.
U11 is the third X1 and was designed from the start for combustion, plug-in-hybrid and battery-electric drivetrains on one transverse platform. The first iX1 therefore belongs to the same body generation but requires its own battery, charging, luggage and weight records.
BMW launched petrol and diesel models in October 2022, followed by mild hybrids, two plug-in hybrids and the dual-motor iX1 xDrive30 on market-specific schedules. A front-drive iX1 eDrive20 and further combustion derivatives later broadened the range; exact availability differs materially between Europe, North America and other regions.
U11 production began at Regensburg, where BMW assembled combustion, plug-in and electric variants on a common line. China again received a separate long-wheelbase X1/iX1 program, so global dimensions and wheelbases must not be collapsed into the European body record.
2022–presentgeneration lifecycle
1body branches
4engine/drive families
7range designations
U11factory code
X family · front- or all-wheel drive by derivativearchitecture
Sports Activity Vehicle: dimensions and packaging
Dimensions can change with body, market and model year, so this page keeps them tied to the exact factory branch.
Length4,500 mm
Width1,845 mm
Height1,642 mm
Wheelbase2,692 mm
Luggage490–1,600 L
Fuel tank47–54 L
Seats5
Doors5-door SAV
| Body | Code | Production | Doors / seats | Length | Luggage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Activity Vehicle | U11 | 2022–present | 5-door SAV / 5 | 4,500 mm | 490–1,600 L |
Engines and powertrains
The generation could span very different engines and drivetrains. The table keeps output, gearbox, market and production period together.
Factory modification matrix
Documented sports activity vehicle applications; output and availability remain market- and model-year-specific.
| Model | Years | Engine | Output | Transmission | Drive | Market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 sDrive18i | 2022–present | B38A15 turbo petrol inline-three | 136 PS | 7DCT | FWD | Europe | The all-new BMW X1 and first-ever BMW iX1 |
| X1 sDrive20i / xDrive23i | 2022–present | B38A15 / B48A20 turbo + 48 V mild hybrid | 170–218 PS system | 7DCT | FWD / AWD | Europe | The all-new BMW X1 and first-ever BMW iX1 |
| X1 xDrive28i | 2022–present | B48A20 turbo petrol inline-four | 241 hp | 7DCT | AWD | North America | The all-new BMW X1 and first-ever BMW iX1 |
| X1 M35i xDrive | 2023–present | B48A20 turbo petrol inline-four | 300 PS / 312 hp US | 7DCT | AWD | Global range | The all-new BMW X1 and first-ever BMW iX1 |
| X1 sDrive18d / xDrive23d | 2022–present | B47C20 diesel + optional 48 V mild hybrid | 150–211 PS system | 7DCT | FWD / AWD | Europe | The all-new BMW X1 and first-ever BMW iX1 |
| X1 xDrive25e / xDrive30e | 2022–present | B38A15 turbo + rear electric motor | 245–326 PS system | 7DCT hybrid | electric AWD | Europe | The all-new BMW X1 and first-ever BMW iX1 |
| iX1 eDrive20 | 2023–present | Gen5 eDrive · front motor | 204 hp | single-speed | FWD | Europe | BMW model updates, spring 2026 |
| iX1 xDrive30 | 2022–present | Gen5 eDrive · dual motor | 313 hp temporary boost / 306 hp nominal | single-speed | AWD | Europe | The all-new BMW X1 and first-ever BMW iX1 |
Factory designations
sDrive18i · sDrive20i · xDrive23i · sDrive18d · xDrive23d · xDrive25e/30e · iX1 eDrive20/xDrive30
Petrol engines
Inline and V engines are grouped by engine family, displacement, induction system and emissions specification.
Diesel derivatives
Where diesels were offered, output, injection generation and emissions hardware are recorded market by market.
Electrification
Mild- and plug-in hybrids are separate derivatives; combustion-engine output must not be substituted for total system output.
How power reaches the road
Gearboxes, driven wheels and final-drive hardware changed with engine, market and production date.
Transmissions
Gearbox type and unit code follow engine, market and production date. Gear count alone does not identify the transmission.
Driven wheels
Catalog architecture: X family · front- or all-wheel drive by derivative. All-wheel-drive availability and hardware remain derivative-specific.
Final drive
Ratio, differential type and electronic control belong to the exact derivative and can differ on performance models.
What changed underneath
Suspension, brakes, safety systems and electronics evolved across the range, even when cars shared the same basic architecture.
Body-branch dimensions
- U11: 4,500 mm × 1,845 mm × 1,642 mm
Body & suspension
- Mounting points and geometry follow the body branch
- Springs and dampers follow axle load and chassis package
- Wheels and permitted loads follow the factory label
Brakes & steering
- Brake size follows engine and equipment
- Assistance type and steering ratio can change
- ABS/DSC generation follows model year
Passive safety
- Airbag count varies by market and year
- SRS parts are VIN-specific
- Structural repairs require factory procedures
Electronics
- Vehicle-bus generations changed during production
- Control-unit software levels must remain compatible
- Retrofits are recorded separately from factory equipment
How the generation evolved
The important launches, additions and updates did not always happen at the same time for every body or market.
Third generation revealed
BMW presented U11 together with the first battery-electric iX1.
Market launch
Initial petrol and diesel cars reached the market, with electrified derivatives following.
iX1 and PHEV rollout
Dual-motor electric and plug-in-hybrid derivatives expanded the common production line.
Range and regional expansion
Further iX1 and combustion derivatives joined, while long-wheelbase Asian variants remained separately scoped.
The versions that stood apart
Performance models, option packages and regional editions may look related, but their engineering and production identity can be very different.
Sports Activity Vehicle
U11X1 U11 is a distinct U11 body branch. A five-door high-riding body combining a flexible cargo area with the road-focused dynamics of BMW’s X family. Engines/drive: B38/B48 petrol, B47 diesel, plug-in hybrid, Gen5 electric drive.
Inside the car
Cabin technology and standard equipment changed by country and year; a build sheet remains the best guide to one individual car.
Cabin & comfort
- Trim and seats follow option codes
- Climate systems vary by market
- Audio and navigation changed by model year
Lighting & assistance
- Lamp technology and modules follow production date
- Driver assistance cannot be inferred from buttons alone
- Regional rules affect lighting and warnings
What to check today
A practical starting point for inspecting and maintaining a car from this generation — not a diagnosis of an individual example.
Identify first
- Match VIN on body and documents
- Obtain the factory option list
- Confirm market and production date
Inspect the structure
- Check repairs and corrosion
- Assess suspension, brakes and tyres
- Compare fitted parts with factory specification
Mechanical history
- Read faults with compatible diagnostics
- Verify engine and transmission maintenance
- Separate invoices from unsupported verbal history
| Item | Interval / trigger | Catalog note |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | CBS/factory schedule; time and mileage for historic cars | Oil approval follows the exact engine and market. |
| Brake fluid | Time-based factory schedule | ABS/DSC-compatible bleeding procedure is required after hydraulic work. |
| Coolant | Factory schedule and condition | Fluid specification and bleeding method are generation-specific. |
| Transmission & final drives | Unit type and operating conditions | Use the exact approved fluid; no one interval fits every derivative. |
How to identify the exact car
The badge and registration year tell only part of the story; production date, body code, engine and factory options complete it.
- Factory body codes
- U11 — Sports Activity Vehicle
- Range designations
- sDrive18i, sDrive20i, xDrive23i, sDrive18d, xDrive23d, xDrive25e/30e, iX1 eDrive20/xDrive30
- Powertrain families
- B38/B48 petrol, B47 diesel, plug-in hybrid, Gen5 electric drive
- VIN
- Identifies model, plant and production branch and keys the parts catalog and factory equipment record.
- Production date
- More useful than first-registration year when choosing parts and locating technical revisions.
- Type code
- Refines engine, body, market and transmission combination.
- Option codes
- Confirm factory equipment; later retrofits are recorded separately.
- Unit number
- Supports engine or gearbox originality checks and component applicability.
Where the information comes from
The story is mapped through English Wikipedia and its bibliography, then important dates and technical claims are checked against BMW material.
- 01BMW X1 (U11)Wikipedia contributors
Secondary generation, body, drivetrain and market overview.
- 02The all-new BMW X1 and the first-ever BMW iX1BMW Group PressClub
Factory launch, Regensburg production, initial drivetrain schedule and iX1 specification.
Notes and limitations
- Research revision dated 2026-08-10: English Wikipedia was used as a subject and bibliography map; key claims were checked against the listed primary BMW Group material.
- The iX1 is a drivetrain branch of U11, not evidence that combustion and electric variants share every dimension, load or service value.
- Chinese long-wheelbase derivatives require a separate body and source set before their data can be published.
- Tree years describe the worldwide generation lifecycle; individual market dates may be narrower.
- Exact dimensions, power, weight and emissions belong at body, engine, market and model-year level.
- Known-issue guidance is editorial context and never replaces inspection of the individual vehicle.
2 primary references · market differences documentedPhotography: Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Rights checked 2026-08-06; wikimedia commons 1,800 px derivative downloaded; local 640 px and 1,280 px avif versions created without cropping.Updated 6 August 2026