In an interesting development, Rakhi Sawant receives a BMW X1 as a gift from her friends after she said in a press interview that she can’t afford luxury cars like Salman Khan.
Rakhi Sawant is a celebrity who is often in the news for some reason and this time it is because of her ‘new’ used BMW X1. Shot to fame with Bigg Boss, Rakhi is known for being candid with the media and sharing almost every aspect of her personal life on social media. As a matter of fact, she said in an interview with the press that she can’t afford luxury cars like Salman Khan. Perhaps that is when her dear friends, Adil Khan Durrani and Shelly Lather decided to gift her a BMW. The latter is a renowned hair and skin specialist. Here are the details of this sweet gesture.
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Rakhi Sawant Gets Second-Hand BMW X1 as Gift From Friends
Rakhi shared this news with her followers on Instagram. She expressed her gratitude towards her friends who gifted her the premium compact SUV. There was also a cake prepared for her which is seen in the images. It has the BMW logo designed on it along with the name of the friends who presented her with the gift. Rakhi was then seen during her BMW X1 on the streets in a video clip shared on Instagram itself.
The BMW X1 that has been gifted to her is from the first generation that was sold from 2010-2012. It is the sDrive 18i base model.The Delhi-registered entry-level SAV is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that outputs a maximum of 150 hp of power and 200 Nm of torque. The motor comes mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Back in the day, the Gen-1 X1 used to be on sale at a starting price of Rs 25.65 lakh.
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BMW X1
The BMW X1 comes with the options of petrol and diesel powertrains. The petrol mill is a 2.0-litre unit that churns out 192 hp and 280 Nm while the diesel engine is also a 2.0-litre unit that produces 190 hp and 400 Nm of peak power and torque respectively. The former accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just 7.7 secs while the latter does it in 7.9 secs. The prices of the BMW X1 start at Rs 41.50 lakh and go up to Rs 44.50 lakh, ex-showroom in India. The luxury SUV has been awarded the Luxury Mid-Size SUV of the Year 2021 by Top Gear. Meanwhile, the gesture from the friends of Rakhi Sawant gifting her a BMW X1 is a great example of what friends do for each other. Let us know your feelings about this event.
