A few months back we had informed you about BMW X1’s launch in December 2010 but news is coming that the official launch has been pushed to January 2011. The BMW X1 more than being a SUV also features compactness and thus could get a good response from the Indian automobile market since it would be cheaper as well as will carry the same legacy of BMW’s suvs.
For the Indian market only rear wheel driven models will be introduced making it more competitive against its foes like the Mitsubishi, Toyota and Audi. The car will be be offered in two trim levels, Highline and Corporate Edition to make both the models a bit distinguished since one will lack the top end features whereas the other would offer the same.
Earlier at the 2010 Auto Expo Peter Kronschnabl, president of BMW India had said, “The CKD Production of the BMW X1 is a key milestone in BMW Group’s India strategy. The BMW X1 opens up a new luxury segment in the compact Sports Activity / Sports Utility Vehicle class, demonstrating once again the company’s fine sense for pioneering automotive trends. The BMW X1 is a modern vehicle that represents new interpretation of sheer driving pleasure and, like no other vehicle, a spontaneous lifestyle. It convincingly perpetuates the success story of BMW in India.”
This new baby Bimmer will be shipped to India as a CKD unit and will be later assembled at the company’s Chennai plant in order to cut some costs.
Specifications Of 2010 BMW X1
Engine Location
Front
Production Years for Series
2010
Weight
3241 lbs | 1470.093 kg
Performance
Top Speed
200 km/h | 124.3 mph
Coefficient of Drag
0.32
Engine
Engine Configuration
I
Cylinders
4
Aspiration/Induction
Turbocharged
Turbocharger with variable intake geometry
Displacement
1995 cc | 121.7 cu in. | 2.0 L.
Horsepower
177 BHP (130.272 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque
258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 1750 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio
18.3 LB / HP
HP / Liter
88.7 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Feed
Fuel Injected
Standard Transmission
Gears
6
Transmission
Manual
3.231:1
Gear Ratios
1st Gear
4.002:1
2nd Gear
2.108:1
3rd Gear
1.380:1
4th Gear
1.00:1
5th Gear
0.780:1
6th Gear
0.645:1
Dimensions
Towing Capacity
1,800.0 kg
Seating Capacity
5
Doors
4
Exterior
Length
175.4 in | 4454 mm.
Width
70.8 in | 1798 mm.
Height
60.8 in | 1545 mm.
Wheelbase
108.7 in | 2760 mm.
Front Track
59.1 in | 1500 mm.
Rear Track
60.2 in | 1529 mm.
Suspension
Suspension
Front : Aluminium double-joint tie bar axle
Rear : Double-wishbone five-link axle with trailing arm
Steering
Rack and Pinion with Power Assist
Steering Overall Ratio
16:13
Turning Circle
11.3 m | 444.92 in. | 11300.968 mm.
Brakes
Front Brake Size
312.0 mm | 12.284 in.
Rear Brake Size
300.0 mm | 11.811 in.
Tires / Wheels
Tires
225/50 R17 94H
Wheels
7.5J x 17 steel
Price Of 2010 BMW X1
The car will be available in a number of variants and will be priced between Rs 22.99 Lakh to Rs. 26 Lakh.
