Archive · 24 Aug 2026
BMW X1 Long Wheelbase Prioritizes Rear-Seat Luxury Over Performance
The BMW X1 Long Wheelbase is a larger version of BMW’s small luxury SUV.
It was designed mainly to give people in the back more room.
Rear passengers get extra kneeroom, longer seats, and reclining backrests.
The car also has a large glass roof, a modern screen system, and a premium sound system.
Its petrol engine is good for everyday city driving.
However, it is slower than some rivals with bigger engines.
The car handles safely and smoothly on uneven roads.
BMW has made it more like a comfortable lounge than a sporty driving machine.
The BMW X1 Long Wheelbase launched at Rs 49.9 lakh ex-showroom.
Its 2,800 mm wheelbase provides 109 mm more rear kneeroom than the standard model.
Rear passengers receive longer seat cushions and backrests reclining up to 28.5 degrees.
The 156-hp petrol engine reaches 100 km/h in a claimed 9.3 seconds.
The X1 LWB favors comfort and composed handling over outright driving performance.
- Who
- BMW launched the X1 Long Wheelbase.
- What
- It is a space-focused luxury SUV that prioritizes rear-seat comfort over sporty performance.
- Why
- BMW designed it for practical family hauling and rear-seat luxury, offering more space than the standard X1.
- Launch price
- Rs 49.9 lakh ex-showroom
- Overall length
- 4,616 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,800 mm, 108 mm longer than the older X1
- Rear kneeroom
- 109 mm more than the standard model
- Engine
- 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine producing 156 hp and 230 Nm
- Acceleration
- 0-100 km/h in a claimed 9.3 seconds
- Infotainment and audio
- BMW Curved Display with OS9 and a 12-speaker Harman Kardon system