Friday, February 8, 2013

The BMW X1 defies convention

Wagon, crossover, sport utility vehicle, sport activity vehicle,  crossover utility vehicle? All these terms can be applied to the BMW  X1. The vehicle sits under the X3 in the lineup, and at only 5 feet  high, most people can look right over the roof. However, it also has  all-wheel drive, not a typical feature of wagons. Whatever it might  be, it benefits from BMW's turbocharged and direct-injected 2-liter  four-cylinder engine, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Trouble viewing this email? Read it online.

February 08, 2013

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The BMW X1 defies convention

Wagon, crossover, sport utility vehicle, sport activity vehicle, crossover utility vehicle? All these terms can be applied to the BMW X1. The vehicle sits under the X3 in the lineup, and at only 5 feet high, most people can look right over the roof. However, it also has all-wheel drive, not a typical feature of wagons. Whatever it might be, it benefits from BMW's turbocharged and direct-injected 2-liter four-cylinder engine, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

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