{"id":76382,"date":"2026-08-21T08:08:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T08:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/76382\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T08:08:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T08:08:09","slug":"when-head-and-heart-agree-the-new-bmw-x1-long-wheelbase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/76382\/","title":{"rendered":"When head and heart agree: The new BMW X1 Long Wheelbase."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n  Gurugram.\u00a0The new BMW X1 Long Wheelbase (LWB) was<br \/>\n  launched in India today. The BMW X1 is the most successful luxury<br \/>\n  sports activity vehicle in the country and now its new avatar carries<br \/>\n  even more clout with the addition of a long wheelbase, increased<br \/>\n  performance and multiple digital upgrades.<\/p>\n<p>The new BMW X1 LWB is locally produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai in<br \/>\n  a petrol variant and can be booked at BMW dealerships from today onwards.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India said, \u201cThe<br \/>\n  BMW X1 has redefined success in the luxury SUV segment in India by<br \/>\n  consistently delivering the perfect blend of performance, versatility<br \/>\n  and premium ownership. With the new BMW X1 Long Wheelbase, we have<br \/>\n  taken that winning formula further. Customers today want a vehicle<br \/>\n  that satisfies both practical needs and emotional aspirations, and the<br \/>\n  new X1 LWB does exactly that. It offers segment-leading space and<br \/>\n  comfort, advanced digital innovations and the unmistakable BMW driving<br \/>\n  pleasure. In a market where customers are no longer willing to<br \/>\n  compromise between luxury, technology and performance, the new BMW X1<br \/>\n  Long Wheelbase is the SUV where the head and heart truly agree.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The introductory ex-showroom price of the new BMW X1 LWB is INR 49,90,000.<\/p>\n<p>Price prevailing at the time of invoicing will be applicable.<br \/>\n  Ex-showroom prices inclusive of GST as applicable but exclude Road<br \/>\n  Tax, Tax Collected at Source (TCS), RTO statutory taxes\/fees, other<br \/>\n  local tax cess levies and insurance. Price \/ options are subject to<br \/>\n  change without prior notice. For further information, contact an<br \/>\n  authorised BMW dealer.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to BMW India Financial Services, customized and flexible<br \/>\n  financial solutions are designed as per individual requirements.<br \/>\n  Customers enjoy great value and complete peace of mind with BMW Smart<br \/>\n  Finance. Discover the joy of owning the new BMW X1 LWB at a monthly<br \/>\n  installment starting at just INR 44,444\/- per month, with a standout<br \/>\n  assured buyback value of 60% at the end of your 4 years tenure. This<br \/>\n  Buyback value assurance is designed to enhance your financial<br \/>\n  confidence along with clarity of end of term options. The purchase can<br \/>\n  be further enhanced and customized by financing BMW Service Inclusive,<br \/>\n  BMW Secure and Extended Warranty packages too.<\/p>\n<p>The car comes with a standard two-year warranty for unlimited<br \/>\n  kilometres. The 2 years 24&#215;7 Road-Side Assistance on the new BMW X1<br \/>\n  LWB provides complete peace of mind. These benefits are transferrable<br \/>\n  along with the ownership of the car. Service inclusive plan starts<br \/>\n  from 3 yrs \/ 40,000 kms and package extension is available up to 10<br \/>\n  yrs \/ 1,00,000 kms. An option to extend warranty benefits from third<br \/>\n  year of ownership and extendable up to maximum ten years, is also available.<\/p>\n<p>\n  The new BMW X1 Long Wheelbase (LWB).\n<\/p>\n<p>With its sharp design and supremely spacious interiors, the new BMW<br \/>\n  X1 LWB makes a bold statement. The surface treatment, lines and<br \/>\n    classy\u00a0exterior design\u00a0details establish the SUV<br \/>\n  identity of the BMW X1 LWB. The class-leading dimensions &#8211; length<br \/>\n  (4,616 mm), width (2,104 mm), height (1,641 mm) and wheelbase (2,800<br \/>\n  mm) &#8211; make it not just the\u00a0longest car in its segment, but also one of<br \/>\n  the most spacious 5-seater SUVs offered in India.\u00a0With such big yet<br \/>\n  balanced proportions, the BMW X1 LWB has a decidedly powerful and<br \/>\n  confident appearance.<\/p>\n<p>The upright front is striking thanks to the signature BMW kidney<br \/>\n  grille and introduction of\u00a0segment unique Adaptive LED<br \/>\n  headlights that extend well into the sides. The headlights<br \/>\n  offer fantastic throw for night-time driving as well as cornering<br \/>\n  function to take on winding roads with utmost confidence. The<br \/>\n  intelligent BMW High Beam Assistant takes care not to blind oncoming<br \/>\n  traffic during night. The side sketch is equally dynamic with crisply<br \/>\n  sculpted surfaces generating an expressive interplay of light and<br \/>\n  shadow. The stretched roof line with Aluminium Satinated roof rails,<br \/>\n  square wheel arch contours, and 18-inch M light alloy wheels with<br \/>\n  tubeless tyres enhance the overall look. The rear design exudes power<br \/>\n  and solidity with a large-surface diffuser and 3D sculpted LED lights. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In the interior, an enormous and open feeling of space meets modern<br \/>\n  design, superior craftsmanship and innovative functionality. Multi-way<br \/>\n  electrically adjustable Sport Seats\u00a0are offered for<br \/>\n  both driver and front passenger. The commanding seat position offers a<br \/>\n  clear view of the road ahead. The rear passengers are in for an<br \/>\n  absolute treat thanks to the increased wheelbase (+108 mm). They enjoy<br \/>\n  the most spacious rear cabin in the segment with<br \/>\n  expansive legroom (+150 mm) and exceptional kneeroom (+109 mm).<br \/>\n  Perfectly contoured seats with extended cushioning (+15 mm) and<br \/>\n  bolstering ensure luxurious comfort no matter how long the journey is.<br \/>\n  For greater relaxation, rear seats can also be reclined up to an angle<br \/>\n  of 28.5 degrees.<\/p>\n<p>The Widescreen Curved Display\u00a0\u2013 with its seamless<br \/>\n  glass surface angled towards the driver \u2013 brings a high-class, digital<br \/>\n  highlight to the cabin. The clean and structured dashboard<br \/>\n    with \u2018Aluminium Mesheffect\u2019 trim comes together beautifully<br \/>\n  with the\u00a0Luxury Instrument Panel. Beige headliner<br \/>\n  creates the perfect two-tone feeling inside the cockpit to elevate<br \/>\n    aesthetics.\u00a0M Sport steering wheel\u00a0incites<br \/>\n  sportiness as soon as the driver sinks into the seat. The luxurious<br \/>\n  feel is enhanced by decorative strips including ambient lighting in<br \/>\n  the instrument panel and front doors as well as Pearl chrome<br \/>\n  touches on door handles. The floating armrest with storage<br \/>\n  also ergonomically integrates the control cluster. Addition of the<br \/>\n  vertically stacked wireless charger with holder allows for seamless<br \/>\n  smartphone charging. Another premium offering in the segment,<br \/>\n    Harman Kardon Sound system\u00a0with 12 loudspeakers and<br \/>\n  205W output delivers a concert like experience. The Panorama<br \/>\n  sunroof\u00a0is an absolute highlight. Covering an area of 9<br \/>\n  square feet, it is largest in the segment and instantly fills up the<br \/>\n  cabin with a sense of space and natural light. If needed, the generous<br \/>\n  boot space of 540 litres can be flexibly increased to up to 1,700<br \/>\n  litres by folding down the rear seats.<\/p>\n<p>The new BMW X1 LWB is available in\u00a0four attractive<br \/>\n  colors \u2013 Night Dusk Blue, Skyscraper Grey, Carbon Black and<br \/>\n  Mineral White. They can be matched with Veganza Perforated upholstery<br \/>\n  in a choice of Castanea or Dual tone Smoke White &amp; Atlas Grey. A<br \/>\n  seamless extension of the upholstery color throughout the interior<br \/>\n  creates a cocooning ambience, making the cabin feel more spacious and inviting.<\/p>\n<p>\n  BMW TwinPower Turbo technology petrol engine\u00a0melds<br \/>\n  maximum power with exemplary efficiency and offers spontaneous<br \/>\n  responsiveness even at low engine speeds. The 1.5-litre petrol engine<br \/>\n  produces an increased output of 115 kW \/ 156 hp and a maximum torque<br \/>\n  of 230 Nm at 1,500 \u2013 4,600 rpm. Fuel efficiency offered is 15.5 km\/l<br \/>\n  offering maximum peace of mind over long journeys. The front wheel<br \/>\n  drive, 7 speed steptronic transmission with double clutch technology<br \/>\n  and 50:50 weight distribution come together to offer fun, dynamic<br \/>\n  handling with great stability. Specially tuned Comfort<br \/>\n  suspension with increased caster travel ensures supple ride<br \/>\n  quality on patchy surfaces.<\/p>\n<p>The new BMW X1 LWB comes with the latest version of BMW iDrive to<br \/>\n  provide intuitive, easy access through voice and touch control. It is<br \/>\n  based on the latest BMW Operating System 9, which<br \/>\n  paves the way for a customisable selection of additional digital<br \/>\n  services. The QuickSelect feature allows functions to be activated<br \/>\n  directly without having to enter a submenu. <a name=\"_Hlk187150076\"\/>Customers can keep their vehicles up to date<br \/>\n    through\u00a0BMW OneShop. Thanks to BMW Remote Software<br \/>\n  Upgrades, the vehicle receives functional extensions and improvements<br \/>\n  via over-the-air updates.<\/p>\n<p>\n  BMW Digital Premium Package further elevates<br \/>\n  customers\u2019 digital ownership experience by<br \/>\n  offering\u00a0extra features and services such as enhanced<br \/>\n  BMW Maps functions like navigation and traffic visualizations and<br \/>\n  proactive trip suggestions, Welcome light animation, Smart Window<br \/>\n  Opener and additional My Modes like Digital Art, Expressive, Relax<br \/>\n  etc. A New World of Digital Experiences opens up with the BMW Digital<br \/>\n  Premium. Seamlessly integrated third-party apps bring entertainment,<br \/>\n  information and communication together, creating a connected digital<br \/>\n  ecosystem that keeps customers informed, productive and entertained on<br \/>\n  every drive.<\/p>\n<p>\n  MyBMW App\u00a0keeps an eye on the vehicle status at all<br \/>\n    times.\u00a0BMW Digital Key Plus with Comfort<br \/>\n  Access\u00a0sets a new convenience standard by turning the<br \/>\n  smartphone or smartwatch into a vehicle key, in addition to the NFC<br \/>\n  card provided. Working on ultrawideband technology, the user\u2019s<br \/>\n  smartphone \/ smartwatch is transformed into a vehicle key which can be<br \/>\n  used to lock \/ unlock and even start and drive the car. Customers can<br \/>\n  share the digital key with up to 18 users. The new Comfort Access 2.0<br \/>\n  features a segment first ability of unlocking the vehicle without<br \/>\n  having to tap the phone \/ smartwatch on the door handle. A stylish<br \/>\n  welcome scenario commences with orchestrated lighting effect.<\/p>\n<p>The driver enjoys effective assistance in parking maneuvers that<br \/>\n  increase comfort and safety. Standard functions include Parking<br \/>\n  Assistant via Active Park Distance Control sensors at front and rear,<br \/>\n  and Rear View Camera. Parking Assistant Plus with 360 surround<br \/>\n  view makes parking in tight spots easier. The segment-unique<br \/>\n    Reversing Assistant remembers the last 50 meters<br \/>\n  covered and automatically reverses the car along exactly the same route.<\/p>\n<p>\n  BMW Safety\u00a0technologies include<br \/>\n    extensive\u00a0Driver Assistance Systems\u00a0with Lane<br \/>\n  Departure Warning, Blind Spot Assistant, Cruise Control with Braking<br \/>\n  Function, Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian Protection and<br \/>\n  Attentiveness Assistant. Other standard safety features are eight<br \/>\n  airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist, Dynamic<br \/>\n  Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC),<br \/>\n  Cornering Brake Control (CBC), electric parking brake with auto hold,<br \/>\n  side-impact protection, electronic vehicle immobilizer and crash<br \/>\n  sensors, Tubeless Tyres with Tyre Pressure Indicator, ISOFIX child<br \/>\n  seat mounting, integrated emergency spare wheel.<\/p>\n<p>\n  BMW Efficient Dynamics\u00a0includes features such as ECO<br \/>\n  PRO mode, Electronic Power Steering, Driving Experience Control switch<br \/>\n  and My Modes in Driving Experience Control, 50:50 Weight Distribution<br \/>\n  and many other innovative technologies.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any queries, please contact:<\/p>\n<p>\n  BMW Group India\n<\/p>\n<p>Richa Sharma, Head of Press and Corporate Affairs<\/p>\n<p>Cell: +91 99100 22148; Tel: + 91 124 4566600; Email: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.press.bmwgroup.com\/india\/article\/detail\/T0460233EN\/mailto:Richa.Sharma@bmw.in\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Richa.Sharma@bmw.in<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rohneet Naik, Product and Technology Communication, Press and<br \/>\n  Corporate Affairs<\/p>\n<p>Cell: +91 9899965668; Tel: + 91 124 4566 655; Email: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.press.bmwgroup.com\/india\/article\/detail\/T0460233EN\/mailto:Rohneet.NR.Naik@bmw.in\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rohneet.NR.Naik@bmw.in<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Internet:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bmw.in\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.bmw.in<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bmwindia\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bmwindia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>YouTube: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/bmwindia\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/bmwindia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bmwindia_official\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bmwindia_official<\/a><\/p>\n<p>              <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Gurugram.\u00a0The new BMW X1 Long Wheelbase (LWB) was launched in India today. 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