For over thirty years now, Car and Driver has been releasing its 10Best lists, guiding drivers to the best cars in a year. 2016 marked the first ever Car and Driver 10Best Truck and SUV list, a guide to the best 2017 model year trucks and SUVs. And in the very first year of the list, the 2017 BMW X1 topped the Subcompact Luxury SUV segment. The efficient SUV produces 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque with its 2-liter, 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine, making it the most powerful SUV in its category. But it’s not just power that makes this compact SUV special - it also utilizes the BMW xDrive all-wheel drive system and other innovative technology to provide drivers with optimal comfort and exciting drive dynamics.
But the 2017 BMW X1 was just one of the 2017 BMW vehicles that Car and Driver was impressed with. The 2017 BMW M2 and the 2017 BMW M240i both found a place in the 10Best, showcasing the excellence and possibilities of BMW M vehicles. Boasting 365 horsepower and a maximum output of 369 lb.-ft. of torque, the BMW M2 is the little sports sedan that could blow drivers away with its power. This power is paired with a specialized M chassis and suspension and two different transmission options to make every drive an adventure. Meanwhile, the BMW M240i returns to the Car and Driver 10Best list, thanks to its new engine which increases horsepower and allows drivers to go from 0-60 in only 4.2 seconds.
It's clear that Car and Driver is impressed with the 2017 offerings from the BMW brand, and here at your Baltimore, MD BMW dealership, we couldn't agree more. Find some of the best fast sports cars or efficient SUVs on the market, along with the comfort and luxury to make any drive a joy, right here on our lot. BMW models have long been impressing experts and drivers alike, and you can find out why when you talk to one of our expert dealers here at BMW of Catonsville.