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PanterroR · 08-24-2006, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Merc1

BMW is on a Mercedes-Benz like expansion now if this is real.

M

Unfortunately...

Just_me · 08-24-2006, 04:30 AM

But back to the X1, which is to cost in the simplest version under 30.000 euro - that would be less as for one X3 2.0i and approximately 7000 euro less 3500 euro than a 325ix Touring. Surcharge to a comparably motorized 1er is with approximately 5000 euro. In response the customer gets clearly more cars and the standard all-wheel drive, which BMW charges for with the 3er with 2500 euro separately. On the following HP progressive rate may be counted: ? X1 1.8i, 145 HP, transmissions? X1 2.0i, 175 HP, transmissions? X1 2.5si, 220 HP, transmissions or six-stage mechanism? X1 1.8d, 135 HP, S? X1 2.0D, 180 HP, S/A X1 3.0D, 231 HP, S/A. From the new X5 the further developed propulsion technology with ABS, DSC, HDC, DBC, CBC, TSC as well as DTC comes. While the active steering element with variable translation and the adjustable stabilizers (dynamic drive) are to have to be had against surcharge, a pneumatic cushioning for the X1 is not intended. Also the body of the new acquisition earns attention. Innovative is for example the seat concept - four places are series, a fifth place in the back in the center cost surcharge. The Gestuehl in the second row is movable lengthwise and crosswise as well as turn down individually or together. The even load soil serves as ideal basis for multi-functional transportation solutions. The trunk volume is to amount to 450 litres. In the roof range several different modules are intended. In addition belong a panorama roof, a double cover sun roof and a Cabriodach with herausnehmbaren elements. As possible production location for the X1 the liking well work is acted with Graz in Austria. That would be meaningful, because on the one hand the X1 is primarily appropriate for the European market, and on the other hand the focused production volume with 120.000 cars per year lies approximately on X3-Niveau. Thus BMW beside the X3 would have a second best-seller in the SUV segment. And now they are surprised certainly also not more over BMW.

Merc1 · 08-24-2006, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TycoonGTR

Unfortunately...

Well you had to know it would happen sooner or later. Germans car companies will follow each other until the end of time. One does the rest have to follow. Audi's expansion is next up.

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Just_me · 08-24-2006, 04:36 AM

Once you get successful, new models will come.

Merc1 · 08-24-2006, 04:39 AM

For the first time in history I think Audi and BMW have more projects on the drawing board than Mercedes does. Mercedes only has one totally new product coming the GLK, everything else is just replacing existing models I think. BMW and Audi have a lot of niches left to enter.

M

Yannis · 08-24-2006, 04:51 AM

Looks nice.

PS. Just_me you forgot again the link to the article.

http://www.autobild.de/erlkoenige/ne...tikel_id=12080

Just_me · 08-24-2006, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Yannis

PS. Just_me you forgot again the link to the article.

http://www.autobild.de/erlkoenige/ne...tikel_id=12080

I posted the article with help of babelfish. I usually dont post the link togehter with the tests. I see no need for it really since not many here speak german. If its english comparison I usually have a link posted.

EnI · 08-24-2006, 05:22 AM

There was a thread about X1 already opened, so I merged both threads. Enjoy the reading.

bmer · 08-24-2006, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TycoonGTR

Unfortunately...

I agree. BMW should stick to their current models and not make the same mistake as MB with their over-wide model range. I don't want to see X1, X2, X4, X6, X7 X8, X9, X10, V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7 etc.

Merc1 · 08-24-2006, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bmer

I agree. BMW should stick to their current models and not make the same mistake as MB with their over-wide model range. I don't want to see X1, X2, X4, X6, X7 X8, X9, X10, V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7 etc.

Well considering the R-Class has done a belly flop in the market or is struggling (depends on who you ask) I'm sure BMW is re-thinking their plans for a R competitor, that V range of vehicles.

M

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