BMW X1: Will it be BMW India's bestseller?!

1100D · 1st February 2010, 00:05

BMW should try bringing in the 1 series. X1 looks like a 3-series mod job having gone wrong.

mustang89 · 1st February 2010, 00:14

well it feels that bmw has finally got there act together..i am sure it will be in the price range similar to 3 series sedan..just waiting for the answer form audi!!this german rivalry keeps on getting exciting...

akhilesh51 · 1st February 2010, 02:09

When inquired about pricing from a BMW official, he quoted a band of 24-28L which frankly would take competition to dust!

Now, I just hope it comes true.

14000rpm · 1st February 2010, 02:50

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Originally Posted by akhilesh51

When inquired about pricing from a BMW official, he quoted a band of 24-28L which frankly would take competition to dust!

Now, I just hope it comes true.

the X1 looks rubbish. don't know the niche BMW is targetting at.

Anand123 · 1st February 2010, 04:34

A BMW SUV within 30 Lakh! Its going to sell like hot cakes. Even 3 series customers may end up buying the X1.

akj53 · 1st February 2010, 04:56

Ugh. Our own DC has got company. X1 is uglier than DC's creations. I would not buy it for free.

Amartya · 1st February 2010, 06:38

Completely agree with the comments about this being really ugly!

Currently I am outside India and get to see quite a few Beemers from the pre-Bangle era and marvel how one man's vision of being different for the sake of being different has made BMW designs one of the ugliest (in my opinion).
If one just plonks in some technological changes like LED headlamps in the older 3 series (pre-Bangle), it looks better than the current 3-series.

I believe if one looks at the Audi's, they have achieved the best in design harmony. Designs that will age well.

MileCruncher · 1st February 2010, 10:16

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Originally Posted by vkochar

The BMW's, Merc's & Audi's will never be priced at the prices we want them to. This is India where even a normal brand like Honda commands a premium !

However if launched here I think it will be around the 30 + Lac mark and not less.

Absolutely agree with you.

I'm not sure whether BMW will launch it here as already doing good volumes and the X1 has the potential to cannibalise 3 series sales as well.

Latheesh · 1st February 2010, 10:22

I am not a big fan of X3/X5 and do not like their looks, never driven one. I have not seen X1, BMW brand may find some buyers in India.

1100D · 1st February 2010, 10:24

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Originally Posted by Amartya

Completely agree with the comments about this being really ugly!

Currently I am outside India and get to see quite a few Beemers from the pre-Bangle era and marvel how one man's vision of being different for the sake of being different has made BMW designs one of the ugliest (in my opinion).
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You would like to run for my blood. I liked the E60 5-series. (Probably the only Bangle BMW I liked)

Although I would agree with you about pre-bangle era cars as the E34 was the design I liked best (I have already taken into acount E39 when I made the statement).

Amartya · 1st February 2010, 10:47

@1100D
You are right about the E60 5-series. That's just about the only Bangle'd BMW I like. It's a design which atleast seemed harmonious.

I felt like tearing my hair out when I saw cars like the Z4 (the Z3 itself wasn't a great design, but it looked positively handsome next to the Z4), the 7 series (E-65). Naturally, all the Bangle'd designs started selling like hot cakes and I started to bake a lot of humble pie for myself

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OT: My girlfriend has perhaps hit the nail on the head by saying, "your sense of fashion is from the 1950's"

redsfx · 1st February 2010, 10:51

I been told by my sources that X1 will be launched with a 25 lakh price tag. Not too sure how true this is but I anticipate the pricing to be in the sub 30 lakh category.

9thsphinx · 1st February 2010, 10:59

Whats not to like in the X1. IMHO its a great looking SUV and it'll serve good competition for the CRV, Captiva, Fortuner and the likes. Now only if BMW prices it right...

ac 427 · 1st February 2010, 11:25

Why will anyone buy the x1 ? look at the proportions, its even smaller compared to the CRV.

Just because its got a BMW badge doesn't mean people will lap it up, IMHO this is a completely pointless car.

cheers,
ac

entropy · 1st February 2010, 11:53

X1 at 25-27 Lakhs would be quite good a proposition.

1. Compact size - good for regular city use also.
2. Diesel - economical
3. Badge - Need not say any more
4. Performance - the best you would get in this segment.
5. SUV/SAV (whatever) - high GC ensures you don't have to worry much about the road conditions we have.

In all it would be quite a practical buy for folks wanting a combination of luxury, performance, handling and practicality for everyday usage. The euro-build and the badge you get as bonus. As a package it is quite tempting if 25-27 L band is met.

1st February 2010, 00:05	#16
1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,096 Times View My Garage	BMW should try bringing in the 1 series. X1 looks like a 3-series mod job having gone wrong.
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mustang89 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: new delhi Posts: 348 Thanked: 0 Times	well it feels that bmw has finally got there act together..i am sure it will be in the price range similar to 3 series sedan..just waiting for the answer form audi!!this german rivalry keeps on getting exciting...
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1st February 2010, 02:09	#18
akhilesh51 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jaipur, RAJ Posts: 631 Thanked: 339 Times	When inquired about pricing from a BMW official, he quoted a band of 24-28L which frankly would take competition to dust! Now, I just hope it comes true.
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1st February 2010, 04:34	#20
Anand123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 2,297 Thanked: 5,225 Times	A BMW SUV within 30 Lakh! Its going to sell like hot cakes. Even 3 series customers may end up buying the X1.
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1st February 2010, 04:56	#21
akj53 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOIDA, Manchester & Cardiff Posts: 585 Thanked: 92 Times	Ugh. Our own DC has got company. X1 is uglier than DC's creations. I would not buy it for free.
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1st February 2010, 06:38	#22
Amartya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Evanston Posts: 1,748 Thanked: 736 Times	Completely agree with the comments about this being really ugly! Currently I am outside India and get to see quite a few Beemers from the pre-Bangle era and marvel how one man's vision of being different for the sake of being different has made BMW designs one of the ugliest (in my opinion). If one just plonks in some technological changes like LED headlamps in the older 3 series (pre-Bangle), it looks better than the current 3-series. I believe if one looks at the Audi's, they have achieved the best in design harmony. Designs that will age well.
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1st February 2010, 10:22	#24
Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,243 Thanked: 10,090 Times	I am not a big fan of X3/X5 and do not like their looks, never driven one. I have not seen X1, BMW brand may find some buyers in India.
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1st February 2010, 10:47	#26
Amartya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Evanston Posts: 1,748 Thanked: 736 Times	@1100D You are right about the E60 5-series. That's just about the only Bangle'd BMW I like. It's a design which atleast seemed harmonious. I felt like tearing my hair out when I saw cars like the Z4 (the Z3 itself wasn't a great design, but it looked positively handsome next to the Z4), the 7 series (E-65). Naturally, all the Bangle'd designs started selling like hot cakes and I started to bake a lot of humble pie for myself . OT: My girlfriend has perhaps hit the nail on the head by saying, "your sense of fashion is from the 1950's"
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1st February 2010, 10:51	#27
redsfx BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 297 Thanked: 9 Times	I been told by my sources that X1 will be launched with a 25 lakh price tag. Not too sure how true this is but I anticipate the pricing to be in the sub 30 lakh category.
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1st February 2010, 10:59	#28
9thsphinx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,118 Thanked: 542 Times View My Garage	Whats not to like in the X1. IMHO its a great looking SUV and it'll serve good competition for the CRV, Captiva, Fortuner and the likes. Now only if BMW prices it right... Last edited by 9thsphinx : 1st February 2010 at 10:59. Reason: Spelling error.
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1st February 2010, 11:25	#29
ac 427 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,393 Thanked: 244 Times View My Garage	Why will anyone buy the x1 ? look at the proportions, its even smaller compared to the CRV. Just because its got a BMW badge doesn't mean people will lap it up, IMHO this is a completely pointless car. cheers, ac
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1st February 2010, 11:53	#30
entropy BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lost Posts: 405 Thanked: 51 Times	X1 at 25-27 Lakhs would be quite good a proposition. 1. Compact size - good for regular city use also. 2. Diesel - economical 3. Badge - Need not say any more 4. Performance - the best you would get in this segment. 5. SUV/SAV (whatever) - high GC ensures you don't have to worry much about the road conditions we have. In all it would be quite a practical buy for folks wanting a combination of luxury, performance, handling and practicality for everyday usage. The euro-build and the badge you get as bonus. As a package it is quite tempting if 25-27 L band is met.
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