2015 BMW X1 M: Reviews and price....

The final touch for the BMW  X1 M would be a wide set of split-spoke wheels that we’ve come to expect from other M models.

This second-generation BMW X1 is already a good step forward in terms of sporty design, but an X1 M model would clearly have a lower ride height and more aggressive styling, including the front and rear fascias and the lower rocker panels. Our rendering takes this look a step further with a wider track as well as a wide-body kit to accommodate the broader fenders, and there could also be special aero tuning elements like door mirrors inspired.

Interior

 the interior of the BMW X1 M would get the familiar set of M upgrades found on other BMWs, including a sportier steering wheel with M-mode button, more supportive seats and a set of M-specific instrument gauges. Beyond that, the X1 M will surely be decked out with all of the luxury goodies at BMW’s disposal, including plenty of Alcantara trim on the seats and headliner and high-quality metal trim throughout the rest of the cabin. Being the range-topping model, this model will also be highly equipped in terms of standard equipment.

Drivetrain

This is where the big question mark looms. In U.S. spec, the 2016 X1 has a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder putting out 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Key rivals from Mercedes and Audi put out 355 horsepower and 340 horsepower, respectively, so the BMW X1 M’s output would have to be in this neighborhood for the performance model to make sense. Don’t expect BMW to get too crazy, though, as theBMW X3 M could easily be somewhere around 400-425 horsepower. Other than the engine, the X1 M would get plenty of tuning to the steering, brakes, transmission and suspension to make this little crossover track-friendly.