Dynamic ability, comfort, efficiency, aesthetic allure and a profusion of innovations designed to enhance driving pleasure – the BMW 5 Series contains all the signature ingredients of a best-selling model at the premium end of the executive segment. Indeed, consistently rising … Continue reading

2011 BMW X1

Lexus CX300h a competitor to BMW X1
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In News, on July 11th, 2011

In late 2008, BMW unveiled the new X1 Sports Activity Vehicle. The X1 represents BMW’s interpretation of the “urban” SAV and it is geared towards a younger demographic. With the launch of the X1, BMW opened a new premium small … Continue reading
Report: BMW X1 will come to U.S. with 240-hp 4-cylinder turbo
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In BMW X1, on June 30th, 2011

According to eGMcartech quoting an unnamed BMWNA spokesperson, the BMW X1 will come to the United States in late 2012. The variant to be offered will be the X1 xDrive28i powered by the new N20 2.0 liter four-cylinder TwinPower turbocharged … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Test Drive: BMW X1 launches in Canada
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In Featured Posts, Test Drives, on June 2nd, 2011

Toronto, Canada – Canada is doing alright. Employment and the economy are good and the Canadian dollar is going from strength to strength against the US dollar. With good employment and a strong currency, Canadians are looking more and more … Continue reading
BMW X1 delayed in the U.S. until late 2012
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In Rumors, on May 4th, 2011

BMWBLOG reported in early January that BMW’s entry-level SAV, the X1, will miss its original launch target in early 2011 and be postponed until late 2011. The delay was related to production capacity at the Leipzig plant and a high … Continue reading
Photo Comparison: BMW X1 vs. New Audi Q3
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In BMW X1, on April 14th, 2011

Earlier today, Audi revelead their new Q3 model. The compact SUV will come to market next year and will compete against BMW’s high-seller, the X1. At 172.8 inches long and 72 inches wide, the Q3 is roughly the same size … Continue reading
Video: BMW X1 debuted at 2011 Montreal Auto Show
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In BMW X1, on January 17th, 2011

Today, at the 2011 Montreal Auto Show, BMW introduced the X1 into the North American market. Rumor mill at Detroit Auto Show churned that the entry-level SAV will be delayed till Fall in the U.S., but it will be introduced … Continue reading
BMW X1 delayed until Fall 2011
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In BMW X1, on January 12th, 2011

From the Detroit Auto Show floor, Car and Driver reports that the launch of the BMW X1 in United States will be delayed until Fall 2011. Late last year we learned that the decision on whether to bring the X1 … Continue reading
BMW X1 spotted on U.S. soil
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In BMW X1, on January 7th, 2011

“twenzel”, a member of Xbimmers.com spotted a BMW X1 test mule in Wilmington, NC. The entry-level SAV has been confirmed for the U.S. market back in 2009 when BMWNA acknowledged that BMW X1 is planned to debut in the United … Continue reading
Spied again: 2011 BMW X1 with M Sport Package
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In Spy Photos, on December 2nd, 2010

A new BMW X1 prototype with the M-Sport package has been spotted on the Old Continent. Spy photographers at Carscoop managed to snap some shots of the 2011 X1 with the aggressive M pack. Building on the great momentum gained … Continue reading