- Out there alongside the usual wheelbase X1 and electrical iX1
- Will get a 108mm longer wheelbase and 109mm extra rear kneeroom
BMW India has launched the X1 Lengthy Wheelbase at Rs. 49.90 lakh, ex-showroom. It’s positioned alongside the usual wheelbase X1 and the electrical iX1, with the LWB model costing Rs. 1 lakh lower than the usual X1 and Rs. 1.50 lakh cheaper than the iX1 LWB.
The X1 LWB measures 4,616mm in size, making it 116mm longer than the usual mannequin, whereas the wheelbase has been stretched by 108mm to 2,800mm. The extra size is primarily geared toward enhancing rear seat area. Visually, the LWB will get a chrome windowline together with silver inserts on the door sills and rear bumper. It continues with the identical LED headlamps and taillights as the usual X1, whereas driving on 18-inch alloy wheels. The SUV is on the market in Mineral White, Carbon Black, Evening Nightfall Blue, and Skyscraper Gray colors.
The most important change inside is the extra room for rear passengers. The rear seat cushion is 15mm longer, whereas the stretched wheelbase frees up 109mm of further kneeroom. Different options embody BMW’s curved show with the digital instrument cluster and infotainment system, a hard and fast glass roof, wi-fi charging, powered entrance seats and reclining rear seats. Boot area stands at 540 litres and may be expanded to 1,700 litres with the rear seats folded.
The BMW X1 LWB is obtainable solely with a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine producing 154bhp and 230Nm. It’s paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission. The two.0-litre diesel engine continues to be accessible with the usual wheelbase X1 however will not be supplied with the LWB model.
The X1 continues to compete with the Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA, whereas giving consumers a further, extra spacious different inside the X1 vary.
