BMW X1 B48 F48: a compact SUV that makes itself heard, the exhaust system guide
The X1 F48 is BMW's compact SUV: practical, versatile, made for town as well as weekend getaways. In B48 form, for the 2016 to 2019 model years, it gets a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder with 192 hp and 280 Nm. A lively engine, rendered almost mute by a factory exhaust designed for discretion. This guide helps you choose the ROG configuration that will finally give it some character.
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Your ROG exhaust for the BMW X1 B48 F48
From €2,190 in stainless steel, €2,690 in titanium
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- BMW X1 B48 F48 2.0T (2016-2019)
- Engine
- B48 · 192 to 231 hp · 280 to 350 Nm, depending on the version
- Exhaust
- Valved cat-back, built for your VIN
- Material
- 304 stainless steel or titanium
- Valves
- ROG remote, or factory control if your vehicle has it
- Lead time
- 20 working days from order confirmation to delivery
- Warranty
- 3 years, parts and workmanship
Closely related versions have their own guide: BMW 220i B48 F22 / F23 2.0T, BMW 230i B48 G42 2.0L, BMW 330i B48 F30 2.0T, BMW 430i B48 F32 2.0T.
The B48: the X1 F48's modern turbocharged four-cylinder
The B48 belongs to BMW's modular engine family. It is a 2.0-litre direct-injection four-cylinder, boosted by a twin-scroll turbo. In the X1 F48 presented here, it delivers 192 hp and 280 Nm. The torque, available early, is enough to move the SUV with ease, in town as well as on fast roads, without having to work the engine hard.
On a turbocharged four-cylinder fitted to a family SUV, the factory exhaust has a single mission: to make you forget the engine. The ROG valved exhaust replaces it and gives you the choice. With the valves closed, the X1 keeps its factory acoustic comfort; with them open, the B48 gains a fuller sound that makes driving more engaging. No modification to the engine or the ECU is needed.
How the exhaust on your BMW X1 B48 F48 is put together
Here is what the ROG exhaust replaces, and where the sound is shaped.
The cat-back is the complete exhaust system
It is everything you can see under your BMW X1 B48 F48, all the way to the tips: pipes, silencer, valves. This is the part where most of our research and development goes, the part that shapes the sound, and it fits without touching the engine or the ECU.
Your BMW X1 B48 F48 in figures
An exhaust system is judged first by ear and on the scales. The extra horsepower comes from an ECU remap.
Power
Torque
Published factory and Stage 2 figures. Factory figures vary by version; Stage 2 figures published for the 231 hp version.
The ROG exhaust works with or without an ECU remap. To get the full potential out of your BMW X1 B48 F48, we recommend taking it to an approved tuning centre afterwards.
With its turbo and recent design, the B48 leaves headroom beneath its factory calibration that a Stage 2 remap seeks to exploit. The result depends on the engine, its maintenance and the tuner. The ROG exhaust supports this approach by giving the X1 a voice in keeping with its new temperament.
Configuring your exhaust, step by step
3 choices, in the same order as the product page configurator.
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Step 1 of 3: Material: stainless steel or titanium
For your BMW X1 B48 F48, the exhaust costs €2,190 in stainless steel and €2,690 in titanium.
304 stainless steel
2 190 €
- Weight
- Baseline
- Sound
- Full and rounded
The safe bet: strong, corrosion-proof, with a full, rounded sound. The best value for money.
Titanium
2 690 €
- Weight
- Around 40% lighter
- Sound
- Metallic, crystal-clear
It makes the exhaust around 40% lighter for the same design. Its note is more metallic and clearer higher up the rev range, and its finish ranges from brushed to blued.
No worries on durability: 304 stainless steel shrugs off winter road salt and titanium does not rust. Stainless steel or titanium: what really changes.
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Step 2 of 3: Valves: ROG remote or factory control
Two ways to control the valves on your BMW X1 B48 F48.
ROG remote
A discreet control unit in the boot and a two-button remote: you open and close whenever you like, independently of the drive modes. For fitting, we support you by phone or by email.
Factory control
- Only for vehicles fitted with factory valves
- Controlled by the drive modes
For vehicles fitted with factory valves: the exhaust connects to their control and the drive modes stay in charge, with no extra control unit.
At 130 km/h, many sports exhausts drone. Here, with the valves closed, the exhaust flows through the silencer and stays composed when cruising; open, it makes itself heard when you choose. More about exhaust drone.
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Step 3 of 3: Tips: the visual signature
Match the tips to the style of your BMW X1 B48 F48, understated or bold. A particular finish in mind? Send us a photo and we will look at it together.
- Stainless steel
- Black
- Carbon
- Blued titanium
- M Performance style carbon
The ROG sound signature on the X1 F48
The B48 has a deep, even tone, with a hint of roughness when the turbo starts to push. In the X1, the factory exhaust reduces it to a faint hum, quickly drowned out by tyre and wind noise.
With the ROG exhaust and the valves open, the start-up gains presence and every acceleration comes with a round, assertive note, without aggression. With the valves closed, the X1 becomes the discreet everyday SUV again, for family trips and long distances.
From order to fitting
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Configuration
You configure the exhaust and enter the VIN from box E of your registration certificate.
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Check
Your VIN is checked before any manufacturing begins.
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Manufacturing
The exhaust is produced to order, for your vehicle.
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Delivery
Free in Europe, insured parcel, tracking number from dispatch.
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Fitting
Around two hours in the workshop, with no welding or cutting.
20 working days from order confirmation to delivery
- Warranty
- 3 years, parts and workmanship, from the date of delivery
- Payment
- In instalments with Klarna
- Installation
- At the garage of your choice
Is your BMW X1 B48 F48 still under the manufacturer's warranty? In Europe, the manufacturer cannot refuse it simply because a part from another brand has been fitted: it is up to them to prove the fault comes from it. Our article on the manufacturer's warranty.
Our recommendations for your BMW X1 B48 F48
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Daily driving
2 190 €
- Stainless
- ROG remote
The best balance of price, sound and comfort.
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Enthusiast
2 690 €
- Titanium
A lighter exhaust, with a more metallic note at high revs.
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Style
2 690 €
- Titanium
- Blued titanium or black tips
An exhaust is seen as much as it is heard.
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Every BMW X1 B48 F48 has its own history and use: if none of these profiles fits you, let's talk.
BMW X1 B48 F48: your questions
How much power does an exhaust add on the BMW X1 B48 F48?
As standard, the BMW X1 B48 F48 produces 192 to 231 hp and 280 to 350 Nm, depending on the version. The exhaust alone acts first on sound, breathing and weight; the extra horsepower comes from an ECU remap. With a Stage 2 build, the published figures for the 231 hp version reach 263 hp and 420 Nm.
Stainless steel or titanium: which material for the BMW X1 B48 F48?
For the BMW X1 B48 F48, the ROG exhaust costs €2,190 in stainless steel and €2,690 in titanium. Stainless steel is the safe bet, with a full sound; titanium makes the exhaust around 40% lighter and gives a more metallic note higher up the rev range.
Is the ROG exhaust loud all the time on the BMW X1 B48 F48?
No, that is the whole point of the valves. Closed, the BMW X1 B48 F48 stays comfortable; open, the engine breaks free. You choose at any moment.
Does the BMW X1 B48 F48 pass the French MOT with a ROG exhaust?
The exhaust replaces the rear section of the exhaust system on the BMW X1 B48 F48, with no work on the engine or the ECU. Present the car with the valves closed.
How is the ROG exhaust fitted on the BMW X1 B48 F48?
With clamps and gaskets, no welding or cutting: around two hours in the workshop for a well-equipped mechanic. The exhaust is built to the VIN of your BMW X1 B48 F48.
What price and lead time for a ROG exhaust on the BMW X1 B48 F48?
From €2,190 to €2,690 depending on the configuration. Allow 20 working days from order confirmation to delivery. Delivery is free and the exhaust comes with a 3-year warranty.
Unsure about your configuration? Give us a call.
Stainless steel or titanium, ROG remote or factory control: the right choice depends on how you use your BMW X1 B48 F48. We take the time to talk it through before you order, with a reply within 24 hours. We are not here to sell to you over the phone: we help you choose, even if that means a cheaper option because it suits the way you drive.
ROG is a French brand, and the way we work comes down to one idea: an exhaust system should be sold with advice, not just a product page. More than 500 exhaust systems fitted and a rating of 4.9 out of 5.
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