2016 Auto Expo: New BMW X1 launched at Rs 29.9 lakh

BMW has launched the all-new X1 at the 2016 Auto Expo with a starting price of Rs 29.9 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). The new X1 now has a more powerful stance, with dynamic lines which leads to a commanding posture achieved due to the increased height of the compact luxury SUV. The car now features a front wheel drive arrangement which has allowed BMW to free up more space on the inside.
 
The raised stance of the new X1 provides better view out over the road ahead. The exterior of the car are now bolder owing to design changes like bigger kidney grille, re-worked air-scoops on front bumper, and the characteristic ‘six-eyed’ look which is achieved by the twin headlamps and the fog lamps located below them. The luxurious SUV receives all-LED headlamps with daytime running lamps embedded in the same. The overall increase in height can be vividly noticed especially at the rear section of the new X1 when viewed from the side.
 
At the rear, the tail lights draw design cues from its bigger sibling, the X3. With the power delivery from the engine now being transmitted to the front wheels, and with the raised height, BMW has accomplished to make the interiors of the new X1 much more spacious and comfortable. The dashboard and the door inner sections receive a steel-finish panelling giving the X1 a justified premium appeal.
 
Fire power for the new X1 is provided by the latest generation 2.0-litre 4-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine which now produces 192PS of power coupled to an 8-speed Steptronic gearbox providing improved gear shifts and improved fuel economy. As per claims by the manufacturer, the new X1 mill is 17 per cent more efficient compared to its previous generation engine.
 
The new BMW X1 will go up against the likes of the Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA in the luxury compact SUV segment.