New Third Generation BMW X1 Launched In India. Check Images

BMW has launched the third generation X1 SUV in India and comes with many changes while having diesel plus petrol powertrains. The new generation X1 is taller, longer and wider than the earlier version while also having a longer wheelbase. (Image: Somnath Chatterjee)

The new X1 gets an angular face with slim LED headlamps while the grille is larger than the earlier X1 too. The new car looks bigger and has a more premium look now. From the rear, the new X1 gets slimmer tail-lamps and also yet again, an angular look while not being as boxy as its predecessor. (Image: Somnath Chatterjee)

The interior too sees a vast change from the earlier X1 with a larger curved display similar to the iX while there are fewer buttons now with a simpler layout. (Image: Somnath Chatterjee)

The curved display is similar to the new BMWs with a larger infotainment screen and also a joined instrument cluster. The AC vents are slimmer now and overall the switchgear is more premium now while moving ahead from the design of the earlier one. (Image: Somnath Chatterjee)

The M Sport variant comes with features like a Harman Kardon Surround Sound system with 12 loudspeakers, Active seats with massage programs while in the rear seat, passengers can adjust the seats forward by upto 130mm. (Image: Somnath Chatterjee)

Space is much more improved from the earlier X1 and comfort is better as well while even the boot is larger at 476 litres. (Image: Somnath Chatterjee)

Other features include ambient lighting, glass roof, wireless charging, a BMW digital key, a reversing assistant while getting ADAS features like Lane Departure Warning, Dynamic Cruise Control with Braking Function, Automatic Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Protection. Other standard safety features are six airbags, Tubeless Tyres with Tyre Pressure Indicator. (Image: Somnath Chatterjee)

The new X1 comes with diesel and petrol engines with the X1 sDrive 18d M Sport getting a four-cylinder diesel engine which produces 148 hp and 360 Nm of torque. It does 0 to 100 km/hr in 8.9 seconds while the fuel consumption is 20.37 km/ltr. The petrol is a three-cylinder petrol engine which develops 134 hp and 230 Nm of torque. Performance claims include 0 to 100 km/hr in 9.2 seconds. The X1 petrol is priced at Rs 45.90 lakh while the top-end diesel M Sport is Rs 47.90 lakh ex-showroom. (Image: Somnath Chatterjee)