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Edmunds
a day ago
- Automotive
- Edmunds
BMW X3 Cargo Test: How Big Is the Trunk?
I'm eventually going to talk about the BMW X3 and how much stuff fits in its 31.5-cubic-foot cargo area. But first, I must discuss spare tires. Remember how they used to be in everything? And then remember how a little thing called run-flat tires were invented and automakers started using these supposed modern marvels while removing spares in the name of weight, packaging and, possibly, cost? BMW was an early and extreme adopter of run-flats, much to the chagrin of ride quality enthusiasts and the wallets of owners who needed to replace them. Why am I talking about this? Well, a few years ago, it seems like BMW decided that spare tires were OK after all and started putting them back into its cars, at least as an option. The last-generation X1 and X2 were the earliest two examples I can remember. You could either have a spare tire or a big spare-tire-sized underfloor storage area. (That's the case with the current generations, too.) I'm guessing this move was popular because the X3 eventually got a spare tire option. Unfortunately, the previous-generation X3 was not originally engineered to have one, so to make a spare fit, engineers awkwardly raised the floor, creating a stage-like space. See below.
The Advertiser
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
New BMW X1 special edition brings sportier look, extra equipment
The BMW X1 is the brand's latest model to get a special Sport edition, bringing extra kit and a more athletic look. First customer deliveries of the BMW X1 sDrive18i Sport Collection are expected in the third quarter of this year. BMW is offering nationwide drive-away pricing of $72,900. For context, entry-level base X1 sDrive18i xLine is priced at $69,273 drive-away in New South Wales. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Over the base X1 sDrive18i xLine, the Sport Collection adds: You can option some of these features – the panoramic sunroof and power seats – in the xLine. However, these are only offered in the xLine with the $5616 Enhancement Package, which adds the Driving Assistant Professional safety suite that includes additional tech like BMW's Steering and Lane Control Assistant. This is the first time BMW has offered the M Sport package on an entry-level X1. Metallic paint is standard on the Sport Collection, though colours are limited to Black Sapphire, Mineral White, Space Silver and M Portimao Blue. The Sport Collection is offered exclusively with black Veganza leatherette upholstery. The extra kit is in addition to features found in the base xLine, which include: All X1 sDrive18i variants are front-wheel drive and powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine producing 115kW of power and 230Nm of torque, mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. MORE: Everything BMW X1 Content originally sourced from: The BMW X1 is the brand's latest model to get a special Sport edition, bringing extra kit and a more athletic look. First customer deliveries of the BMW X1 sDrive18i Sport Collection are expected in the third quarter of this year. BMW is offering nationwide drive-away pricing of $72,900. For context, entry-level base X1 sDrive18i xLine is priced at $69,273 drive-away in New South Wales. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Over the base X1 sDrive18i xLine, the Sport Collection adds: You can option some of these features – the panoramic sunroof and power seats – in the xLine. However, these are only offered in the xLine with the $5616 Enhancement Package, which adds the Driving Assistant Professional safety suite that includes additional tech like BMW's Steering and Lane Control Assistant. This is the first time BMW has offered the M Sport package on an entry-level X1. Metallic paint is standard on the Sport Collection, though colours are limited to Black Sapphire, Mineral White, Space Silver and M Portimao Blue. The Sport Collection is offered exclusively with black Veganza leatherette upholstery. The extra kit is in addition to features found in the base xLine, which include: All X1 sDrive18i variants are front-wheel drive and powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine producing 115kW of power and 230Nm of torque, mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. MORE: Everything BMW X1 Content originally sourced from: The BMW X1 is the brand's latest model to get a special Sport edition, bringing extra kit and a more athletic look. First customer deliveries of the BMW X1 sDrive18i Sport Collection are expected in the third quarter of this year. BMW is offering nationwide drive-away pricing of $72,900. For context, entry-level base X1 sDrive18i xLine is priced at $69,273 drive-away in New South Wales. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Over the base X1 sDrive18i xLine, the Sport Collection adds: You can option some of these features – the panoramic sunroof and power seats – in the xLine. However, these are only offered in the xLine with the $5616 Enhancement Package, which adds the Driving Assistant Professional safety suite that includes additional tech like BMW's Steering and Lane Control Assistant. This is the first time BMW has offered the M Sport package on an entry-level X1. Metallic paint is standard on the Sport Collection, though colours are limited to Black Sapphire, Mineral White, Space Silver and M Portimao Blue. The Sport Collection is offered exclusively with black Veganza leatherette upholstery. The extra kit is in addition to features found in the base xLine, which include: All X1 sDrive18i variants are front-wheel drive and powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine producing 115kW of power and 230Nm of torque, mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. MORE: Everything BMW X1 Content originally sourced from: The BMW X1 is the brand's latest model to get a special Sport edition, bringing extra kit and a more athletic look. First customer deliveries of the BMW X1 sDrive18i Sport Collection are expected in the third quarter of this year. BMW is offering nationwide drive-away pricing of $72,900. For context, entry-level base X1 sDrive18i xLine is priced at $69,273 drive-away in New South Wales. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Over the base X1 sDrive18i xLine, the Sport Collection adds: You can option some of these features – the panoramic sunroof and power seats – in the xLine. However, these are only offered in the xLine with the $5616 Enhancement Package, which adds the Driving Assistant Professional safety suite that includes additional tech like BMW's Steering and Lane Control Assistant. This is the first time BMW has offered the M Sport package on an entry-level X1. Metallic paint is standard on the Sport Collection, though colours are limited to Black Sapphire, Mineral White, Space Silver and M Portimao Blue. The Sport Collection is offered exclusively with black Veganza leatherette upholstery. The extra kit is in addition to features found in the base xLine, which include: All X1 sDrive18i variants are front-wheel drive and powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine producing 115kW of power and 230Nm of torque, mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. MORE: Everything BMW X1 Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
New BMW X1 special edition brings sportier look, extra equipment
The BMW X1 is the brand's latest model to get a special Sport edition, bringing extra kit and a more athletic look. First customer deliveries of the BMW X1 sDrive18i Sport Collection are expected in the third quarter of this year. BMW is offering nationwide drive-away pricing of $72,900. For context, entry-level base X1 sDrive18i xLine is priced at $69,273 drive-away in New South Wales. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Over the base X1 sDrive18i xLine, the Sport Collection adds: Adaptive M suspension Panoramic glass sunroof 18-inch '838 M' light alloy wheels M Sport package, including unique front and rear bumpers M Aluminium Hexacube Pale inlays Heated front seats Power-adjustable front seats with driver memory You can option some of these features – the panoramic sunroof and power seats – in the xLine. However, these are only offered in the xLine with the $5616 Enhancement Package, which adds the Driving Assistant Professional safety suite that includes additional tech like BMW's Steering and Lane Control Assistant. This is the first time BMW has offered the M Sport package on an entry-level X1. Metallic paint is standard on the Sport Collection, though colours are limited to Black Sapphire, Mineral White, Space Silver and M Portimao Blue. The Sport Collection is offered exclusively with black Veganza leatherette upholstery. The extra kit is in addition to features found in the base xLine, which include: LED headlights Automatic high-beam Rain-sensing wipers Power tailgate BMW Curved Display 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster 10.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Satellite navigation with augmented view 6-speaker sound system Dual-zone climate control Ambient lighting Adaptive cruise control with stop/go Autonomous emergency braking Blind-spot monitoring Rear cross-traffic alert Surround-view camera Front and rear parking sensors All X1 sDrive18i variants are front-wheel drive and powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine producing 115kW of power and 230Nm of torque, mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Perth Now
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
New BMW X1 special edition brings sportier look, extra equipment
The BMW X1 is the brand's latest model to get a special Sport edition, bringing extra kit and a more athletic look. First customer deliveries of the BMW X1 sDrive18i Sport Collection are expected in the third quarter of this year. BMW is offering nationwide drive-away pricing of $72,900. For context, entry-level base X1 sDrive18i xLine is priced at $69,273 drive-away in New South Wales. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Over the base X1 sDrive18i xLine, the Sport Collection adds: Adaptive M suspension Panoramic glass sunroof 18-inch '838 M' light alloy wheels M Sport package, including unique front and rear bumpers M Aluminium Hexacube Pale inlays Heated front seats Power-adjustable front seats with driver memory You can option some of these features – the panoramic sunroof and power seats – in the xLine. However, these are only offered in the xLine with the $5616 Enhancement Package, which adds the Driving Assistant Professional safety suite that includes additional tech like BMW's Steering and Lane Control Assistant. This is the first time BMW has offered the M Sport package on an entry-level X1. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Metallic paint is standard on the Sport Collection, though colours are limited to Black Sapphire, Mineral White, Space Silver and M Portimao Blue. The Sport Collection is offered exclusively with black Veganza leatherette upholstery. The extra kit is in addition to features found in the base xLine, which include: LED headlights Automatic high-beam Rain-sensing wipers Power tailgate BMW Curved Display 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster 10.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Satellite navigation with augmented view 6-speaker sound system Dual-zone climate control Ambient lighting Adaptive cruise control with stop/go Autonomous emergency braking Blind-spot monitoring Rear cross-traffic alert Surround-view camera Front and rear parking sensors All X1 sDrive18i variants are front-wheel drive and powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine producing 115kW of power and 230Nm of torque, mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. MORE: Everything BMW X1
Daily Record
22-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Hamilton bus service expands following "overwhelming" passenger support
JMB Travel's X1 route linking the town with Glasgow has carried more than 40,000 passengers in its first four months The new operators of a bus service connecting Hamilton to Glasgow have expanded its timetable after being 'overwhelmed' by its popularity among local residents and commuters – with more than 40,000 passenger journeys being taken in its first four months of operation. JMB Travel have already added extra journeys for the Glasgow Fast X1 service, now providing half-hourly services to and from Glasgow at the respective morning and afternoon peaks and a later final return of the evening from Glasgow, after passengers responded in numbers when they stepped in to reinstate the link between Hillhouse, Earnock, Hamilton town centre and the city. The bus firm say the 'impressive start' has 'exceeded initial expectations'; and are now also reducing the price of weekly tickets to assist commuters whose regular train journeys home from Glasgow are impacted by the current closure of the eastbound platform at Hamilton West station until late August while a £2.1 million refurbishment takes place. JMB Travel managing director Martin Bell said: 'We have been overwhelmed by, and are grateful, for the support of the local communities in Hamilton we serve with the X1; we regularly receive great feedback about the small team of regular drivers who operate the service, and how reliable it is. 'We were pleased to be able to introduce more trips last month and delighted to now follow this up with a reduction in the price of a weekly ticket, to help make our customers' daily commute easier and cheaper. ' He added: 'We hope that customer numbers will continue to grow which will allow us to invest further in the service in the longer term.' Residents in Hillhouse and Earnock staged a long-running campaign including a street demonstration and a petition mentioned at the Scottish Parliament, calling for reinstatement of a bus service in their area after the previous First Bus daytime express to the city centre was withdrawn five years ago. They gained the support of cross-party local politicians – and then finally got back on the road in January when JMB launched their new route, linking the residential areas with Hamilton town centre and then heading straight for Buchanan bus station in Glasgow. Now the new services to meet customer demand include an earlier morning arrival into Glasgow, picking up its first passengers in Hamilton at 6.20am; plus additional services in the morning and afternoon and an evening extension to the timetable to benefit both workers and leisure visitors. A company spokesperson added: 'We have been overwhelmed at the amount of support we've received from the Hamilton communities the Glasgow Fast X1 bus serves – so much so that we have added extra services at busy times due to popular demand. 'It now operates up to every 30 minutes at certain times, and we have also added a later evening trip from Glasgow, departing at 7.40pm, to help shift workers and anyone out shopping after work or enjoying a day in the city. 'Now with the platform refurbishment about to get underway at Hamilton West station for 15 weeks, we have decided to lower the price of our weekly ticket from £38 to £30 to help regular commuters whose train journeys will be disrupted.' Major engineering work at Hamilton West station means eastbound trains heading from Glasgow to Motherwell and Larkhall will not call at the station for more than three months while platform two is demolished and rebuilt with improved surfacing, drainage and tactile paving. The platform is due to reopen and services to resume on August 29, with rail passengers asked to travel instead to the next stop at Hamilton Central. JMB say displaced passengers can instead complete their journey by bus, saying: 'Instead of needing to make their way to Hamilton Central, where parking spaces are restricted, the X1 will pick people up at all stops along the line of route in Hillhouse, High Earnock, Fairhill, Low Waters and Hamilton town centre before travelling to Glasgow fast along the motorways.' Network Rail say: 'Hamilton West is a well-used station, important for people commuting to work or university, and so this project is vital to ensure it remains fit for purpose for years to come. Closing the platform is the only way we can deliver this work safely. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause some passengers and are grateful their patience and understanding.' JMB representatives of the bus operator met first minister John Swinney during a recent by-election campaign visit to High Earnock, and said: 'We highlighted the investment we have made to introduce the route, and how we're working hard to deliver a great service for local communities in Hamilton. 'The visit gave us the opportunity to demonstrate how bus operators can work in partnership with other local stakeholders to improve services and better connect communities.'
