Drew Dowdell

yeah, there was a decent but not terrible upcharge for them.... but they only came in upper trims anyway. I don't think they built them as base models. The big negative is that the AWD versions were dropped only a year or so in... so if you wanted a diesel + AWD as I would have, you were out of luck.

an EV SUV would be fine for you then. 10 minutes on a fast charger while you take a bathroom/food break and you'll keep it going After multiple round trips to Florida... I stopped trying to do those marathons of driving without stopping. I stop when I feel the need to stop. It's not a race and there's probably slow traffic in Georgia anyway.

I used to be able to do that in my younger years... I'd do Pittsburgh to NJ in one shot. I just can't make it more than about 200 miles anymore.

Blue badge says TD and yup, it’s the turbo diesel

10 min every hour and a half and you’d never need a full recharge stop until your destination I don’t think the EUV has the new Ultium batteries.

Here’s a rare one What’s her beef with the Grand Cherokee?

Given the time span between when @Robert Hall trades vehicles, his next one will be in 2033 anyway, by that point $80k will be entry level. But I hear you on range. I physically can’t go more than 200 miles without stopping. My bladder doesn’t have that range. The new GM and Tesla batteries can add 100 miles in 10 minutes. That’s enough to keep me on the road at the same pace my bladder needs.

As with everything, there's an App for that.... several in fact. This is from the Plugshare app. Any EV with a 350 mile range and fast charging ability should be sufficient

It is highly dependent on the chemistry of the battery. Batteries can have extremely long lives though, so even when a battery is done in an EV, it can go on to serve as a household solar power storage unit for another decade or more. A gas engine can't really compete with that. Gas engines, and their transmissions, are incredibly complex even just from a metallurgy standpoint. The amount of time and energy that goes into creating and transporting all of those parts is mind blowing. That said, there have been some relatively recent battery breakthroughs that will, in future, reduce the amount of rare earth metals used in batteries. Telsa has already implemented them in some of their cars. The batteries are smaller and lighter for the same power output and range. There are two main points to EVs: 1. It makes the method of propulsion fuel agnostic. It doesn't matter if you have coal, natural gas, wind, hydro, solar, rooftop solar, nuclear, or a hamster running on a wheel generating electricity. The car doesn't care. If all of the sudden we can't use coal anymore, there's 5 or 6 more options to switch to and you don't even have to think about it, your power company does that. 2. Even if you charge your EV from a coal plant (which the vast majority don't, coal use has fallen below 20% in this country), it is still cleaner from a CO2 standpoint because EVs are just that much more efficient. Additionally, it is far easier to make sure that a few power plants are burning cleanly than it is to make sure 200 million cars are. You live in NY, so you have emissions checks. Ohio doesn't bother with that, so cars can pollute however much they want and I get to breathe it all.

I'm curious as to why you think it wouldn't work for you?

dropped last year or the year before... don't remember exactly when.

But she still bought a Rogue Sport.

Yeah, but the pound of chicken breast doesn't have to go to the sales manager to see if he can do anything on your trade, and he doesn't add two basis points to your loan's interest rate, and he doesn't try and sell you undercoating, and the price doesn't magically go up if you decide to pay cash.... and so on. I would like to go to the store, select the options I want, check the box (or not) for CadillacCare Warranty, opt for financing (or not) with no dealership overhead, and get an upfront amount on my trade if I have one. The process should be as simple as buying a phone.

It's a specific styling direction that BMW is taking.... oddly enough it was started by Volvo that started putting RWD proportions in FWD vehicles.

The whole range of these segments is really weird.... like the RDX is CRV based so it should feel pretty roomy inside, but it doesn't because of the way the dash is packaged. There's a good bit of cargo space though so interior volume is fairly large... it just doesn't feel large. So as a driver, it feels no bigger than an X3 even though technically there is more room out back. The XT4 feels big for the class as it competes with the tiny GLA, but small at the same time. The low roof is a compromise for those who want "crossover coupes". The Corsair feels like a shortened version of a larger car, and it is FWD based so it gets those packaging efficiencies.... so even though it is roughly the same size as the GLC outside, it's got a lot more room inside.

Woop... that was a mistake. I didn't make the list in exact order, I would remember something and go back an add it. Will fix.

GLB is larger than X1... this is an area where there's not a lot of direct competition in size and because of the Germans' insane numbering system it gets confusing. In order of size, based on my opinion of interior roominess feel GLA / X2 (hatchbacks with lift kits... aka squished crossover coupes) X1 / Q3 (Similar legroom to Encore, but wider) XT4 Q4 e-Tron (This is about Encore GX in size) Q5 X3 / GLC / GV70 / RDX GLB Corsair (the Corsair is a good 3 inches wider, so it feels roomier. The GLB has the 3rd row, but slightly less cargo room.) ..... big gap XT5 ..... smaller gap X5 / GLE / XT6 / Aviator / GV80 / MDX Can't really go on exterior length. The GLB is FWD base and the GLC is RWD based... the GLC also has some legitimate off-road chops if you really wanted to. So while they may have similar exterior dimensions, the FWD packaging of the GLB gives more interior room.... enough so that you can get an optional 3rd row in it. The orientation of the engine really matters in packaging when talking about vehicles this small.

No, this is one size down, but bigger than GLA.

Yes, it's FWD based as it is platform shared with the two Minis (and all Minis are FWD based). The current one is pretty snug and at a guess it's like the 2023 GLC 300 where it gained size outside but with nothing extra for the driver and passengers.

And you can accurately let it go too.

BMW has released information and photos of the upcoming all-new 2023 BMW X1 crossover. This marks the 3rd generation of the X1 that was originally released in 2009. Arriving in the U.S. in the last months of 2022, grows slightly in exterior dimensions and gets a bump up of $3,200 over the outgoing model for a new base price of $38,600 plus $995 destination charge. The new X1 features a larger, more upright stance, particularly in the grille that shares an immediate family resemblance to the full size X7. BMW plays some visual tricks with the rear window and wheel arches to make the X1 look wider. Exterior lighting is LED all around. The X1 grows 1.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider, 1.7 inches in height, and rides on a 0.9 inch longer wheelbase than before. Aerodynamics have been optimized to minimize wind noise and achieve a Cd of 0.27. Inside is an all-new interior featuring newly developed seats for enhanced comfort over long distances. Optional sport seats further improve comfort with side bolsters, shoulder support, and additional adjustablity of seat angle and depth. The BMW Curved Display combines the driver's display and infotainment into same unit, angled towards the driver. Most controls are located within the screen system with few hardware buttons on the dash. A slim center console features a wireless mobile device charger with movable clasp that keeps the phone upright and visible to the driver. Four additional USB-C chargers and one 12-Volt standard power socket are located below the cup holders. The traditional BMW electronic gear selector has been replaced by a new toggle style selector. The HVAC system features slim air vents across nearly 3/4 of the width of the dash. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration come standard. Powering the X1 is a heavily revised version of the previous 2.0 liter turbo 4-cylinder. Adopting a Miller-Cycle and a dual injection system using both direct and port injection, horsepower is up from 228 at 5,000 - 6,000 rpm to 241 horsepower at 4,500 - 6,500 rpm. Torque climbs significantly from 258 lb-ft/1,450-4,500 to 295 lb-ft/1,500 - 4,000. The fluid clutch 8-speed automatic has been jettisoned in favor of a 7-speed DCT with a wider gear ratio spread for efficiency. Drivers no longer need to select park as the transmission will automatically select it when the engine is shut off. If the vehicle is parked on an incline, the parking brake will automatically engage. The BMW X1 is built in several plants globally and shares its platform with the Mini Countryman and Mini Clubman. It will go on sale in the U.S. in 4th quarter 2022. Notable standard equipment. 18-inch V-spoke bi-color wheels style 866 with all-season non-runflat tires 7-speed Steptronic Dual Clutch Transmission BMW Curved Display Active Blind Spot Detection Frontal collision Warning with City Collision Mitigation Lane Departure Warning Park Distance Control Navigation Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility SiriusXM with 360L + 1 year Platinum Plan subscription LED headlights with cornering lights Dual-zone automatic climate control Black High-Gloss trim with Ambient Lighting Power tailgate Roof rails in Satin Aluminum Satin Aluminum Line exterior trim Privacy glass Automatic high-beams Space-saver spare wheel Optional equipment. Design xLine 18-inch V-spoke bi-color wheels style 866 with all-season non-runflat tires (Opt.) 19-inch Y-spoke bi-color wheels style 867 with all-season non-runflat tires (Opt.) 20-inch Multi-spoke alloy wheels style 869i with performance non-runflat tires Choice of Black High Gloss Trim with Ambient Light, Eucalyptus Open Pore Fine-Wood Trim with Ambient Light, or Aluminum trim with mesh effect with Ambient Light SensaTec dashboard Exterior design elements such as contrasting Air Curtain bumper inserts, body trim and kidney grille in Pearl Effect chrome Convenience Package Comfort Access keyless entry with UWB technology for Digital Key Panoramic moonroof (or deletion) Auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors Wireless device charging Driving Assistance Professional Package (start of production TBD) Extended Traffic Jam Assistant for limited access highways Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Active Lane Keeping Assistant with side collision avoidance Evasion Aid Front Cross Traffic Alert Shadowline Package Mirror caps in black Extended Shadowline trim M Sport Package 18-inch M V-spoke bi-color wheels style 838M with all-season non-runflat tires (Opt.) 19-inch M double-spoke bi-color wheels style 871M with all-season or performance non-runflat tires (Opt.) 20-inch Multi-spoke wheels style 869i with performance non-runflat tires Shift paddles Adaptive M suspension Roof rails in high-gloss Shadowline Sport seats Aluminum Hexacube trim with Ambient Light M Steering wheel Aerodynamic kit Shadowline exterior trim Premium Package Universal garage door opener Comfort Access keyless entry Panoramic moonroof (or deletion) Auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors Interior camera Parking Assistant Plus Head-Up Display Harman/Kardon premium sound system Drive Recorder Wireless device charging Live Cockpit Professional Anti-Theft Recorder Active Park Distance Control Surround View with 3D view (enables Augmented Reality overlays on navigation) Remote engine start Heated Front Seats & Steering Wheel Universal garage door opener Trailer hitch (delayed SOP) Sport seats Eucalyptus Open Pore Fine-Wood trim with Ambient Light Aluminum trim with mesh effect with Ambient Light Specifications 2023 BMW X1 xDrive28i Body No. of doors/seats 5 / 5 Length / Width / Height (in) 177.2 / 72.6 / 64.6 Wheelbase (in) 106.0 Track, front / rear (in) 62.3 / 62.3 Ground clearance (in) 8.1 Turning circle (ft) 38.4 Fuel tank capacity (gal) 14.3 Curb weight (lbs) 3,750 GVWR (lbs) 4,850 Luggage capacity (cu ft) TBD Engine Config. / no. cylinders / valves Inline / 4 / 16 Engine technology BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, high precision injection, VALVETRONIC fully variable valve control and Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing Capacity (cc) 1,998 Stroke / bore (mm) 82.0 / 94.6 Compression ratio (:1) 10.5 Max output (hp @ rpm) 241 @ 4,500-6,500 Max torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 295 @ 1,500-4,000 Driving Dynamics and Safety Suspension, front Single-joint spring strut axle in lightweight aluminum-steel construction Suspension, rear Three-link axle in lightweight steel construction Brakes, front Single-piston floating-caliper disc brakes Brakes, rear Single-piston floating-caliper disc brakes Driving stability systems DSC incl. ABS and DTC (dynamic traction control), ARB technology (near-actuator wheel slip limitation), CBC (cornering brake control), DBC (dynamic brake control), Performance Control, Dry Braking function, fading compensation, drive-off assistant, DSC networked with xDrive all-wheel-drive system, optional Adaptive M suspension Steering Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Servotronic function; optional sport steering Steering ratio overall (:1) 15.5 Standard tires front / rear 225/55 R 18 / 225/55 R 18 Standard rims, front / rear (in) 7.5J x 18 light alloy / 7.5J x 18 light alloy Transmission Type 7-speed Steptronic Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) Performance Power to weight (lbs/hp) 15.6 Output per liter (hp) 120.5 Acceleration 0-60 mph (sec) 6.2 Top Speed (mph) 130 / 149 (with perf. tires) View full article