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      09-03-2012, 08:24 AM   #29
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Originally Posted by Itgb View Post
I bet BMW thought they were going to bring the X1 to the US way earlier than Q3 2012, and the 8-speed was not ready yet. My theory is based on the fact that I saw an X1 Xdrive 35i testing in California 2+yrs ago. So BMW started the DOT/EPA/CARB certifications with the 6-speed auto and instead of spending more money to recertify, they just decided to keep the old transmission in the 35i. Just my .02
You are correct sir!

In the Canadian X1 manual (which was actually meant to be used for U.S. cars as well) and dated Feb 2011, the 35i is listed. Canada never got the 3.5 and the U.S. never launched due to constrained supply. I think they pulled the plug around Jan/Feb 2011 on the X1 launch and did launch this year with the LCI in place.
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