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Originally Posted by edx1
I'd imagine that on the next X1's you'll see only a 28i and 20i option. 20i will get good gas mileage I'm sure, but I wouldn't buy it.
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Judging by the European stats for the 20i, it doesn't get much better mileage than the 28i. It's the same engine, after all.
So why bother having a 20i then? It does appear to have lower emissions, which in some countries means far less taxes.
Some countries may also tax per horsepower (France used to do that, thus the iconic Citroen 2CV, where 2CV stood for "Deux Chaveaux Vapeur", or "two steam horses"). But for the US market, it doesn't make much sense, unless legislation changes.