The upcoming BMW X1 will be the company’s first foray into the premium entry-level SUV segment, likely to do battle with VW’s Tiguan and to a bigger extent, the MINI Crossman. Today, BMW announced the vehicle will be produced at the company’s 111-acre Leipzig plant in Germany.
The X1 will share many mechanical components with the compact 1-series hatchback, coupe and convertible, all variants of which are also produced at the Leipzig plant, alongside the 3-series sedan.
“The exact time point of production start and the market launch of the X1 will be revealed at a later date,” BMW’s statement said, according to Automotive News Europe.
In related news, BMW will invest some 100 million euros ($155 million) into the plant, which employs more than 5,400 who produce 700 cars on a daily basis. Most of the money will go towards a new stamping line, while the remainder will be spent on expanding the body shop where doors, hoods and trunk lids are produced, with both revisions expected to be completed and operating by 2009.



05/30, 12:32 PM
posted by:
NoNameDenton1
Oh goodie, another X series SUV thing from BMW, just what the world needs. Not to mention their V series crossovers.
05/30, 12:34 PM
posted by:
audi-lover
who would want to drive that ugly piece of junk over a tiguan? it’s just another desperate attempt from BMW to beat the VW group. STOP TRYING!!!!!!!!!!
05/30, 12:37 PM
posted by:
NoNameDenton1
Audi love, bad news, but this is smaller then the Tiguan, in a much different market segement, try again.
05/30, 12:38 PM
posted by:
NoNameDenton1
LLN got that wrong
05/30, 12:48 PM
posted by:
audi-lover
i dont car if that x1 crap is smaller, i’m just saying that the Tiguan is better- far better styling, better performance, MORE SPACE, and as ALWAYS better mpg
05/30, 12:52 PM
posted by:
NoNameDenton1
You can not judge a vehicle that is not even out yet, we have not seen its styling, what engines it has and so forth and by the way, you spelled care wrong.
05/30, 1:01 PM
posted by:
audi-lover
i have a response to each of those
1. LOOK AT THE PICTURE! (also BMWs are always ugly)
2. watch the commercial for the Tiguan
3. you didn’t respond for the mpg because you know its better
05/30, 1:02 PM
posted by:
NoNameDenton1
I told you, they have not revealed the engines, so we do not know the mpg, and by the way genius, that is a rendering of what the X1 will look like. By the way, the Tiguan commercial is stupid.
05/30, 1:58 PM
posted by:
jumpoffit
i still love those V dub commercials to unpimp your ride- ricers shesh…. oh that was off topic oops :-/
05/30, 2:20 PM
posted by:
Impulsive
‘audi-lover’, you are correct in your bracketed comment in point 1 of your last post.
05/30, 2:21 PM
posted by:
NoNameDenton1
The BMW 3 series is not a bad looking car, and now all the BMWs will take cues from from the CS concept.
05/30, 2:34 PM
posted by:
hateful83
I would doubt that the Tiguan will “outperform” this. The Tiguan has a 2.0 turbo with 200hp, while the BMW will likely be paired with the 230hp six and the 300hp twinturbo 6. (Same as in the 1 series) All that aside, I don’t know why they’re building this in the first place? Isn’t the world turning away from SUV’s? Give it a rest Bimmer.
05/30, 2:38 PM
posted by:
NoNameDenton1
People forget that this is based on the 1 series, and that is getting turbo 4 cylinder engines, even in the USA.
05/30, 3:08 PM
posted by:
Rafa LL
Ugliest Small SUV ever made. Didn’t expected this from BMW.
05/30, 3:25 PM
posted by:
pherarey
NoNameDenton1, and audi-lover… I drive an audi, and I love BMW’s, there is no arguing they are both great german automakers. The X1 onlly makes sense to 2 demographics. 1: People that like to go fast over dusty gravel. 2: People that like german automakers, can afford the BMW X1, and want to look good in a condensed city.
05/30, 4:08 PM
posted by:
NoNameDenton1
Rafa, read one of my earlier posts this is a RENDERING, geez some people never read, or in the case of LaCaLover, are so stupid they do not know what they read. And pherarey, I am the one that said that the world does not need another SUV thing.
05/30, 6:10 PM
posted by:
1c3d0g
I bet it’ll be just too damn expensive to compete with other small SUV’s. Otherwise it’s probably a great vehicle.
05/30, 6:22 PM
posted by:
NoNameDenton1
It is not a vehicle yet, it is a planned vehicle.
05/30, 6:23 PM
posted by:
LamborghiniZ
I highly doubt the X1 will “do battle” with the Mini Crossman, considering Mini is OWNED by BMW.
05/30, 10:19 PM
posted by:
NoNameDenton1
That is a good point LamborghiniZ, not to mention the 1 series is what you are supposed to move up once you out grow your MINI and move up in the world, I would assume they want the same for the Crossman and X1.
05/30, 11:40 PM
posted by:
Impulsive
‘NoName’, the 1 is not a MINI move-up successor.
05/31, 9:25 AM
posted by:
skeee1
Has anyone even looked at the Tiguan???? What an ugly looking golf on steroids. BMW has always made beautiful looking vehicles. That is why I have three sitting in my driveway. So far 52 BMWs in my life.
05/31, 10:23 AM
posted by:
DeansterTJ
It’s hideous. I can’t believe how low BMW is sinking with this ****.
05/31, 11:35 AM
posted by:
howsmydriving
Sure it’s hideous. So is every other SUV and crossover.
05/31, 1:14 PM
posted by:
Impulsive
This IS frighteningly hideous, and nearly so, the Tiguan, but not all SUVs are … GM’s got the most attractive of them all.
05/31, 5:49 PM
posted by:
NoNameDenton1
Impulsive yes it is, it is the vehicle you move up to once you get more money in life. And people, learn to read, this is a RENDERING of what the X1 will look like.
05/31, 6:21 PM
posted by:
Impulsive
No, it is not … the difference between the 1 vs the 3 in every aspect is marginal, but space is why MINI owners would NOT choose the 1 … the 3 is the choice IF they went to BMW.
05/31, 6:22 PM
posted by:
Impulsive
And stop defending anything about this **** … you’ve posted half the nonsense here. Move on.
05/31, 8:53 PM
posted by:
NoNameDenton1
Impulsive you are not smart. Maybe you should spend time in Europe and learn about how people move up in cars. By the way defending something that has NOT BEEN SEEN and thus hard to comment on is easy. If you think BMW is terrible, then there is something really wrong with you.
06/01, 9:20 AM
posted by:
skeee1
I have a new 135i sitting in my garage right now and I think the size is perfect for city chores. When I want to go with more people or pick-up more items I just take my Escalade EXT. BMWs have always dominated the market. Especially in Europe.
06/01, 10:29 AM
posted by:
jayjc08
Why are you all commenting on how hideous the X1 is? That isn’t even an official photo that’s shown, it’s a quick photoshop picture. And I sure can’t tell much from the camouflage/spy pictures.
I think it’ll look pretty neat, but it’s not much more than a wagon. Come on, if it was 10 years ago even, we wouldn’t even consider labeling this thing an SUV.
06/01, 4:36 PM
posted by:
zoomzoomer
skee.. 52 BMWs? Either you’re really old, or your beloved Beemers need replacement every 3-4 months!
06/01, 11:18 PM
posted by:
Impulsive
‘NoName’, I am very smart. If you only knew. But as ignorant as you are, I understand how you’d mistakenly compare the Euro market with that of North America. The demographics here are not comparable to Europe. Gas prices here are not comparable. Tastes are not comparable. Little is comparable … but a fool would try to argue an entirely different market to make their point. Unfortunately, you FAIL.
I can comment on what I see above, whether it is final or not, and I can also comment with some certainty that, following in line with the subpar design of the present lineup, this vehicle will most likely be subpar in design. And I haven’t even got into the reasons for my disliking this company, besides aesthetics … leaking taillight assemblies (in the rain), suspension bushings prematurely wearing out … I have more than enough reason to dislike the products of this mediocre company. Now, your blind loyalty and defence, as evidenced above posting over half the posts, is pathetic and only supports my position that you are ignorant and a fool.
06/01, 11:20 PM
posted by:
NoNameDenton1
I do not have blind loyalty to BMW idiot. I know America and Europe are different in many different respects. I was making a point about the European market I never said anything about America, you would know that if you learned how to comprehend what you are reading.
06/03, 12:07 AM
posted by:
Impulsive
Dolt, you posted 11 of the first 26 posts … arguing about the rendering, amongst other things … who gives a **** if it’s a rendering or the real deal? Stop trying to police the thread, BMW lover.
The majority of the people here post from America … that’s what we care about … I don’t give a flying **** about Europe so keep your biased views and judgements in Europe. You’re dumber than my 2.5 year old niece, retard. The 1 will NOT be a trade-up from a MINI in North America so keep irrelevant nonsense off these threads, ignorant monkey.
Hmmm, maybe if you did have reading comprehension skills of a middle school student you would realize that this is a predominantly North American site nearly full of North Americans … so please cater future correspondence to THIS market … I really don’t care about flushing toilets or bee farming in Euroland … thanks idiot … oh, and before correcting others’ spelling mistakes, learn the English language, ****-for-brains … learn the difference between “then” and “than” … what a ****ing loser you are.