It was about time to give you a news about a SUV today, and not any SUV, but the 2010 BMW X1. Build to compete with models like Toyota RAV4, the new X1 will arrive on showrooms in 2010.

The new X1 is a combination of the 1-Series and the new X3: it shares the same large wheels and and beefed up suspension as the X3 and the body structure, drivetrains and electronics are familiar from the 1-series.

The X1 will be powered by a four and sixpot petrol and diesels. xpect six-speed manual 'boxes and an optional six-speed auto mated to the 180bhp and 231bhp diesels and the 3.0-litre six petrol.