X Marks the Spot for New Breed of Bmw ; Motoring World

Evening Gazette › October 30, 2009

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BMW has put down a marker in a new niche which will soon feature the baby Range Rover. The luxury compact SUV is a new concept aimed at banishing the blues for those who think off-roaders are politically incorrect. Heavyweight manufacturers are also looking to cash in on the current trend for downsizing. Enter the BMW X1 - a car of near Ford Focus proportions with the looks of a 4x4.

It is based on BMW's smallest model line up - the 1 Series - and joins the Bavarian car maker's X model collection which began with the X5, then the X3 and the sporty X6.

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X Marks the Spot for New Breed of Bmw ; Motoring World

Unlike the other X models, which are four-wheel-drive, the X1 is available in rear-wheel-drive format as well as 4WD. It also features an eco...

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