BMW X1 India

BMW is a symbol of elegance and power. BMW is all geared up to strengthen its hold on Indian auto market in the luxury and performance cars segment. Mercedes Benz and BMW are the very well known brands in India, very close on sales figures and competing with each other for the number one position. In a bid to strengthen and take the success further BMW has announced the launch date of its compact and economically competitive SUV BMW X1 in India on 23 December 2010. They had planned to launch this SUV in January 2011 initially, but has pre-poned the schedule to be on 23rd Dec 2010 in Delhi. BMW’s extremely praised Efficient Dynamics Technology plays an element in the BMW X1 with the introduction of Auto Start-Stop expertise on a X product for the first time. The BMW X1 is also known for well-organized dynamics technologies which includes brake energy renewal, optimised aerodynamics, optimum shift indicator and on-demand use of ancillary units.

BMW has used the 3 series platform technology for the development of X1 and very much comparable to the X3 design and would be offering all the striking features of the X3 and that too at a lower price. It is interesting to note that X1 will be launched in petrol as well as diesel variant. BMW X1 offers a smooth six cylinder power, all accessible wheel drive, including a 3.0 liter petrol inline 6-cylinder and the other variant with 2.0 liter four cylinder diesel .The BMW with an average fuel consumption, according to the EU stranded of 5.2 liters/100 kilometers offering a highest standard of efficiency all around.

BMW X1 Technical Specifications:
Six speed manual transmission system
Six speed automatic transmission system
Aluminum roof rails
Exhaust pipe with chrome finishing
Automatic adjustable ORVMs Chrome-line
Trim Exteriors
Body colored door handles
Ambient lighting
Front armrest with sliding adjustment
Velour floor mats
Illuminated glove cubicle
Illumination for vanity mirrors
Satin silver interior trim
Antilock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution

BMW X1 Engine Specifications & Mileage :
4 Cylinder : 16 Valve
City Mileage : 6.0 kmpl
Highway Mileage : 11.5 Kmpl
Twin turbocharged diesel engine
1995cc

BMW X1 colors:
BMW has made an conscious effort to provide color options for the SUV. The BMW X1 is available in the following colors.

Brown
Vermilion Red
Titanium Silver
Silver
Bronze
Sea Blue
Black
Tasman
Grey

BMW X1 SUV Measurements:
The overall length, width and height of the SUV is defined to give it a robust look and a wheelbase which provides requisite steadiness.

Length : 4454mm
Wheelbase : 2760mm
Width : 1798mm
Height : 1545 mm

BMW X1 Price in India:
BMW has priced it at around Rs 25,00,000/  ( Tentative Pricing). The updated pricing is awaited which will be formally announced at the launch.