Archive · 21 Aug 2026
BMW X1 LWB Brings Luxury, Space, and Comfort Upmarket
The BMW X1 is a small luxury SUV that has been made much longer.
This extra length gives people in the back seat a lot more room.
The inside looks expensive and carefully designed.
It has features such as a large screen, a sunroof, and a powerful sound system.
The engine is small, but the car generally feels smooth and refined.
It rides comfortably over rough city roads.
However, the steering feels very light, so the car is not especially sporty to drive.
The X1 is expected to cost more than ₹50 lakh before showroom charges.
The reviewer believes it is a strong choice for buyers who want luxury, comfort, and the BMW badge.
The fourth-generation BMW X1 is offered exclusively in long-wheelbase form, with a 2,800-mm wheelbase.
The new X1 is 116 mm longer overall than its predecessor and provides unusually generous rear-seat space.
Its cabin features premium materials, a two-pane display, a panoramic sunroof, and a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.
A 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine produces 154.2 bhp and 23.4 kg-m, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The X1 delivers a comfortable ride on urban Indian roads, though its light steering and modest performance limit its appeal as a driver’s car.
- Who
- BMW and buyers considering a premium compact SUV.
- What
- The article evaluates the fourth-generation BMW X1 in long-wheelbase form, focusing on its space, cabin, engine, ride, and value.
- When
- Published August 21, 2026.
- Where
- The vehicle is discussed in the Indian market, with driving impressions from Mumbai and Indian urban roads.
- Why
- BMW has extended the X1 and emphasized luxury, comfort, and rear-seat practicality while retaining its premium positioning.
- Vehicle
- Fourth-generation BMW X1, offered solely as a long-wheelbase model
- Wheelbase
- 2,800 mm, 108 mm longer than the previous-generation short-wheelbase X1
- Length increase
- 116 mm longer than the previous-generation short-wheelbase X1
- Engine
- 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol
- Output
- 154.2 bhp and 23.4 kg-m
- Transmission
- Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic
- Expected price
- More than ₹50 lakh, ex-showroom
- Notable features
- Adaptive LED headlights, 18-inch M alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof, and a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system