*Two engine options - 1.8-litre petrol* and 2.0-litre diesel
*Corporate petrol/diesel and Exclusive diesel trims
*Priced in the region of Rs 22-32.5 lakh
*200 plus pre-orders from Delhi/NCR region alone, 300 plus orders from Mumbai region expected
*Downpayment of Rs 3 lakh; dealerships quoting 5-6 month waiting in metros already
The most awaited BMW of the year, the X1 is coming to a BMW dealership near you next week. Come December 23 and BMW India will launch its cheapest Indian offering so far. Pricing for the BMW X1 is expected to be extremely competitive, starting at Rs 22 lakh, ex-showroom Mumbai.
The X1 will be offered in three trims – a basic two-wheel drive car called the Corporate Edition, the two-wheel drive Exclusive and two-wheel drive Cool Elegance. The All-wheel drive xDrive may be an option but is not known for the moment. To be offered with a 1995cc, four-cylinder diesel engine, the X1 sDrive20d will produce about 176 bhp of peak power and an equally impressive 35.5 kgm of peak torque, the X1 is bound to become one of the quickest in its segment. Mated to a six-speed automatic, this 2.0-litre diesel motor should have good driveability in town and on the highway as we've seen with the 320d. *The Corporate Edition will also be offered with a 1.8-litre petrol option, producing around 150 bhp and will be called the X1 sDrive 18i.* TURN OVER FOR THE PRICES OF ALL FOUR MODELS.
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