BMW Concept X1
10-01-2008, 02:59 AM
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BMW will tomorrow present their newest concept car, the X1 at the Paris (France) Auto Show.
As 446 cm long (14.63) it's only 11 cm (about 4.5 inches) shorter than a X3 but 14 cm (about 6 inches) lower.
Engines starting from 2.0 liter gas and diesel up to 3.0 liter L6's.
The new BMW/M-B developed hybrid tech, shown in the new 7-series, will be available later on.
Production start in the fall 2009 as MY 2010 at the BMW Leipzig plant in Germany.
The car in the pics is in Meridiangold metallic and has 19 inch wheels.
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As 446 cm long (14.63) it's only 11 cm (about 4.5 inches) shorter than a X3 but 14 cm (about 6 inches) lower.
Engines starting from 2.0 liter gas and diesel up to 3.0 liter L6's.
The new BMW/M-B developed hybrid tech, shown in the new 7-series, will be available later on.
Production start in the fall 2009 as MY 2010 at the BMW Leipzig plant in Germany.
The car in the pics is in Meridiangold metallic and has 19 inch wheels.
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10-01-2008, 09:29 AM
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not my cup of tea at all 
the shape dont look right.
front bonnet looks like some 1 steped on it.
sorry but if they ever build this car, it will be just like the X3 down hill all the way :thumbsdown:
the shape dont look right.
front bonnet looks like some 1 steped on it.
sorry but if they ever build this car, it will be just like the X3 down hill all the way :thumbsdown:
10-01-2008, 09:44 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Don't be so negative pinguhk,
Looks kind of neat to me and remember that the days of big thirsty cars are over.
I smart city/suburban car, I would say.
Looks kind of neat to me and remember that the days of big thirsty cars are over.
I smart city/suburban car, I would say.
10-01-2008, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='682817' date='Oct 2 2008, 01:44 AM
Don't be so negative pinguhk,
Looks kind of neat to me and remember that the days of big thirsty cars are over.
I smart city/suburban car, I would say.
Looks kind of neat to me and remember that the days of big thirsty cars are over.
I smart city/suburban car, I would say.
after all itis a concept
10-01-2008, 09:54 AM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
Great proportions ! best looking X there is , the X6 is growing on me though !
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Originally Posted by TexaZ3' post='682849' date='Oct 1 2008, 01:26 PM
My God this is ugly. I'm sorry. This is a cross between Volvo and Hyundai Santa Fe? Plain barf.
First thoughts that came to mind was "Hyundai" and "Santa Fe". 
I'm not feeling it at all ...
10-02-2008, 11:58 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by TexaZ3' post='682849' date='Oct 1 2008, 09:26 PM
My God this is ugly. I'm sorry. This is a cross between Volvo and Hyundai Santa Fe? Plain barf.
It's a BMW - huge difference compared with Volvo or VW not the mention the Korean/Japanese cars.
10-02-2008, 01:25 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i, Carbon Black, Black Dakota, Black Diamond Trim, 6sp Sport Automatic with Paddles, M-Sport Package, Premium Package
I'm liking the look of that concept. To me it seems to be 'right' sized. I know for my lifestyle the VW Tiguan?, Subaru Forester, BMX X1? size/type vehicle offer a lot of practicality and appeal.