BMW X1 TO BE LAUNCHED IN JANUARY 2011

BMW India will launch its X1 compact SUV by january 2011.The parts of BMW X1 will be imported and assembled in chennai plant in india. The price tag would be cheaper as compared to the others in league .BMW X1 is introducing rear wheel driven models, Whichmeans at the rear both the engines and drive wheels are placed ,X1 will be launched in 2 trim levels; highline and corporate edition . Unlike the fully loaded X1 highline , there will be no sunroof and CD changer ,only a single CD player will be available. Also the corporate edition will simple black trim and fabric seats instead of wood garnishing .Corporate edition will be considerably cheaper than highline edition.
The suave SUV will have a top speed of 200 km/hr powered with 1995, 2L diesel engine. The compact SUV is based on the 3 series saloon and will be shipped to india as a CKD unit and will be assembled at chennai plant whare the 3 series is built.With a wheel base of 2760mm and at 4454mm long.

THE BMW X1 1.8i CORPORATE EDITION WILL BE PRICED AT Rs 22.99Lakhs , WHILE THE 2L DIESEL HIGHLINE VARIANT WILL RETAIL AT 29Lakhs ( all price are ex-showroom )