Listen up, Santa Clara drivers.

Because the BMW X1 xDrive28i has been unleashed, and it's singing our song.

If you've been on the lookout for a new luxury SUV in the Bay Area, don't be so quick to sign on just any old model. Because this second-generation Sports Activity Vehicle from BMW could possibly be a big game-changer.

With xDrive all-wheel drive, 18" all-season tires, and a powerful 2.0L TwinPower turbocharged four-cylinder engine, this premium crossover brings capability to luxury style. It's equally at home on a gravel-covered back road or a red-carpet event, and with up to 56 cubic feet of cargo volume, you can move seamlessly from one to the other without needing to make a pit stop.

We can expect the 2016 BMW X1 sometime in early fall, but if you want keep ahead of the crowd, make sure you contact us as soon as possible to get your name on our list.

Prefer sleek and slight in your daily driver, or have your sights set on a larger SUV? Explore the full new vehicle lineup available at Stevens Creek BMW to compare models, trims, and performance specs.