After the partial success of BMW Z4 roadster, luxury car manufacturer BMW plans to launch its cost efficient and much stylish SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) model BMW X1 in the Indian auto market. BMW plans to launch BMW X1 with comparatively lower price tag to capture more market share and to make its position stronger in luxury car market. The company, however not disclosed the exact prices of BMW X1 but it is expected that it will be priced in the range of Rs 25 to 30 lacs. The company unveiled this stylish SUV at Delhi Auto Expo and plans to launch it in the India auto market in the second quarter of 2010. It is expected that the BMW X1 will be launched with five variants and it will be available with both manual and automatic transmission option. All five variants of the car will be equipped with the diesel powered engine. It is expected that the BMW X1 will be launched in India as a CKD (Completely Knocked Down) unit and it will be manufactured at the company’s Chennai based manufacturing plant.
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