BMW X1 concept to debut at Paris Autoshow - XBimmers

Jason · 06-02-2008, 06:22 PM

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With last week's news that BMW will begin producing the new X1 at its Leipzig facility, it was just a matter of time before the Bavarian boys gave us an indication as to when its compact CUV would be unveiled. As suspected, the wraps will be pulled off an X1 concept at the Paris Motor Show this September, but as is often the case with BMW, the "concept" is almost exactly what we'll see when it goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2009. The new model will be built off the 1-series platform (a shortened 3-series) and according to an unnamed source quoted by Automotive News, "will use the two highest spec gasoline and the two highest spec diesel engines from the 1-series." - Autoblog

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mapezzul · 06-02-2008, 06:40 PM

Jason... that is very interesting since that will be the debut of the F01/02 7 Series as well. I also did not think they needed to display a "concept" for the X1 since the concept is not entirely new... a mini X6 (which was a concept since the SAC design was not utilized before.) The E90 LCI will be there as well. I wonder about releasing all these new items at one venue.... the Z4 supposedly already is planned for L.A.

We shall see!

Year's_End · 06-02-2008, 11:34 PM

Should be a busy show that's for sure!

So, considering it's based off of the e82 platform, does that mean that this will be like a slightly larger Mini, I mean in concept that is.

ianbiz · 06-03-2008, 12:15 AM

The BMW brand is officially watered down

i think I'm going to go out and buy an Audi.

v1p3r · 06-03-2008, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ianbiz

The BMW brand is officially watered down

i think I'm going to go out and buy an Audi.

An Audi, which has a vehicle in every segment BMW has? They're building the A1 (Mini), Q5 (X3), Q7 (X5), A/S5 (3er Coupe), A7 (6series-ish) too? Don't see how Audi is any less 'watered down'?

BMW is not stupid enough to leave a market segment open when they could have sold thousands of cars a year in that bracket

v1p3r · 06-03-2008, 02:22 AM

Oh Ian, I'm really didn't mean that to sound nasty at all, sorry if I did

I just see the merits of having a vehicle like this and see the reasoning...they won't let Audi or Merc (or in this case Toyota's RAV4 etc) milk a segment they could have had a piece of.

slipknot · 06-03-2008, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

An Audi, which has a vehicle in every segment BMW has? They're building the A1 (Mini), Q5 (X3), Q7 (X5), A/S5 (3er Coupe), A7 (6series-ish) too? Don't see how Audi is any less 'watered down'?

BMW is not stupid enough to leave a market segment open when they could have sold thousands of cars a year in that bracket

A1 vs mini? mini does not have a bmw badge by the way and its not the same , ok Q5 vs X3 , A S5 vs 3er coupe? are u outta ur mind? S5 more likely to go with 6er...what about A4 ? A7 vs no BMW (CS yet) , Q7 is much bigger than X5 , I'd go X6 vs Q7...

kushtrimp · 06-03-2008, 06:40 AM

Sounds to me like it's gonna be pretty crowded in Paris on September lol

I'm planning to take a road trip to Amsterdam first and than Paris on my new M3...

I can't wait to see how the X1 will come out !!!

Excello · 06-03-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by slipknot

A1 vs mini? mini does not have a bmw badge by the way and its not the same , ok Q5 vs X3 , A S5 vs 3er coupe? are u outta ur mind? S5 more likely to go with 6er...what about A4 ? A7 vs no BMW (CS yet) , Q7 is much bigger than X5 , I'd go X6 vs Q7...

lol s5 going with a 6er. I mean, you could simply start looking at the price tags, engines oh man, everything...

Dubbedoutbimmer · 06-03-2008, 05:14 PM

this sounds exciting I think im sporting some wood

timking85 · 06-07-2008, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by slipknot

A1 vs mini? mini does not have a bmw badge by the way and its not the same , ok Q5 vs X3 , A S5 vs 3er coupe? are u outta ur mind? S5 more likely to go with 6er...what about A4 ? A7 vs no BMW (CS yet) , Q7 is much bigger than X5 , I'd go X6 vs Q7...

Who owns MINI?? i think you will find its BMW

fijigabe0 · 06-11-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by slipknot

A1 vs mini? mini does not have a bmw badge by the way and its not the same , ok Q5 vs X3 , A S5 vs 3er coupe? are u outta ur mind? S5 more likely to go with 6er...what about A4 ? A7 vs no BMW (CS yet) , Q7 is much bigger than X5 , I'd go X6 vs Q7...

do you know what you are talking about? just because the X6 is numerically higher than the X5 doesn't mean it's bigger. i've got an uncle with a new X5, and his wife owns a Q7. both are 08's. the Q7 is slightly larger than the X5, but not much more. they are easily comparable, along with the M-Class Mercedes.

slipknot · 06-12-2008, 02:57 PM

Q7 looks longer like a an off road touring , it appears bigger , I dont care what u say , I have my opinions , I respect urs too

fijigabe0 · 06-12-2008, 03:29 PM

i don't want to sound like i'm attacking you, but it's not really a matter of opinion.

comparing the two, look at it this way, the Q7 and X5 both seat 7 people. the X6 seats 4 (in every picture i've seen of the interior, it's 4 bucket seats, and there's a console in the back seat, eliminating the center seat).

in the market advertising for the Q7, they advertise the following features: kneeling - "to make it easier to put your gear in the back", rear cargo storage, power liftgate, 3d row seating and my favorite BEVERAGE HOLDERS (claiming there are 10 holders in the car).

compare that to the marketing of the X6 the "first ever sports activity coupe" - "With 25.6 cubic feet of trunk storage and a massive 59.7 cubic feet of seat-down storage, the X6 boasts incredible room. More than the Porsche Cayenne with the rear seats down" - they are comparing themselves to the Cayanne, the Q7's sportier, smaller, brother.

shragon · 06-17-2008, 01:17 PM

interesting...

ArmyBimmerDude · 06-17-2008, 01:26 PM

Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3.

AWD Addict · 06-17-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ianbiz

The BMW brand is officially watered down

i think I'm going to go out and buy an Audi.

This car's AWD seriously owns Audi. It's not even a competition in my mind.

This car (my 335xi coupe) simply shreds every condition the road can present. It's awesome. I've been waiting for this car for a LONG time.

So, based on the application of the XDrive to the 1 series frame, is a 135xi in our future? That would be an AWESOME little ride!

06-02-2008, 11:34 PM	#3
Year's_End Cpt. Buzzkill Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 11,785 iTrader: (0)	Should be a busy show that's for sure! So, considering it's based off of the e82 platform, does that mean that this will be like a slightly larger Mini, I mean in concept that is. __________________ _.[In a love/hate relationship with...] E92 335i: Space Grey\|Coral Red\|Aluminum Trim _________VMR V710s\|M-Sport Rear Bumper & Rockers\|M3 Spoiler\|Golf-T__________Moved on to the misc. Later, brahs.

06-03-2008, 12:15 AM	#4
ianbiz 4th E90 Drives: Black E90 and a SGM E90 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne/UCF, Florida Posts: 5,056 iTrader: (7)	The BMW brand is officially watered down i think I'm going to go out and buy an Audi. __________________ Ian 06 330 and 07 335

06-12-2008, 03:29 PM	#14
fijigabe0 Private First Class Drives: 2007 X3 3.0si; 2009 328i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami, FL, USA Posts: 158 iTrader: (0)	i don't want to sound like i'm attacking you, but it's not really a matter of opinion. comparing the two, look at it this way, the Q7 and X5 both seat 7 people. the X6 seats 4 (in every picture i've seen of the interior, it's 4 bucket seats, and there's a console in the back seat, eliminating the center seat). in the market advertising for the Q7, they advertise the following features: kneeling - "to make it easier to put your gear in the back", rear cargo storage, power liftgate, 3d row seating and my favorite BEVERAGE HOLDERS (claiming there are 10 holders in the car). compare that to the marketing of the X6 the "first ever sports activity coupe" - "With 25.6 cubic feet of trunk storage and a massive 59.7 cubic feet of seat-down storage, the X6 boasts incredible room. More than the Porsche Cayenne with the rear seats down" - they are comparing themselves to the Cayanne, the Q7's sportier, smaller, brother. __________________ Gabriel A. Couriel 2009 BMW 328i

06-17-2008, 01:17 PM	#15
shragon Moderator Drives: 2006 325i SG Sedan Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 27,448 iTrader: (6)	interesting... __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon

06-17-2008, 01:26 PM	#16
ArmyBimmerDude Major General Drives: Lola Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,502 iTrader: (3) Garage List 02/2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. Please dont look like the X3. __________________ 2007 E92 Montego Blue 335i

06-02-2008, 06:40 PM	#2
mapezzul Special Agent Drives: Depends on the day! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bavaria Posts: 1,728 iTrader: (1)	Jason... that is very interesting since that will be the debut of the F01/02 7 Series as well. I also did not think they needed to display a "concept" for the X1 since the concept is not entirely new... a mini X6 (which was a concept since the SAC design was not utilized before.) The E90 LCI will be there as well. I wonder about releasing all these new items at one venue.... the Z4 supposedly already is planned for L.A. We shall see!

06-03-2008, 02:22 AM	#6
v1p3r Private First Class Drives: E46 330i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 168 iTrader: (0)	Oh Ian, I'm really didn't mean that to sound nasty at all, sorry if I did I just see the merits of having a vehicle like this and see the reasoning...they won't let Audi or Merc (or in this case Toyota's RAV4 etc) milk a segment they could have had a piece of.

06-03-2008, 06:40 AM	#8
kushtrimp Ambassador Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kosovo Posts: 60 iTrader: (0)	Sounds to me like it's gonna be pretty crowded in Paris on September lol I'm planning to take a road trip to Amsterdam first and than Paris on my new M3... I can't wait to see how the X1 will come out !!!

06-03-2008, 05:14 PM	#10
Dubbedoutbimmer Banned Drives: 335XI Coupe Loaded w/body kit Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 1,313 iTrader: (-1)	this sounds exciting I think im sporting some wood

06-12-2008, 02:57 PM	#13
slipknot Lieutenant Drives: omega 2.5 Join Date: May 2008 Location: rotterdam Posts: 413 iTrader: (0)	Q7 looks longer like a an off road touring , it appears bigger , I dont care what u say , I have my opinions , I respect urs too

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