BMW X1 Concept & 7-series Hybrid to be Unveiled in Paris?

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By Clinton Deacon
August 29, 2008 6:00 PM
Filed Under: BMW, German, Paris Motor Show, Rumours

Its the end of August the Sun begins to vanish from our skies and everyone returns back to work to show off their newly tanned look. Not a great time of year for your average folk, but in the automotive world its great – it signals the start of the motor show season. First up is the Paris Motor Show and following a report by Insideline, we are going to see a fantastic showing from BMW. First to arrive on the scene will be the concept version of the BMW X1 SAV which basically means we are going to see the styling of the full production model as we did with the X6 and M3. We will also see an ActiveHybrid version of the newly revealed 7-Series make an appearance.

Not much is know about the X1, we have spotted what is believed to be a prototype for the model on a number of occasions but it has always kept its camouflage on. What we do know is the current BMW 1-series will provide the underpinnings for the new model as well as lend a number of its award winning engines.

In late November, BMW will continue with its product strategy with the unveiling of the all-new BMW Z4, both the coupe and convertible body styles are likely to make an appearance.

Source: insideline

Comments

Tuner_Mad
August 29, 2008 6:19 PM
I couldn't really care less for the X1. Just looks like a shrunk X6. Whatever happened to the good 'ol Beemers. I'm gonna have to start Liking Audi's and VW's more.

RS5
August 30, 2008 5:47 AM
Seriously, what happened to the Z8s and 8 series'. Why do we get crap like the X1, the ugly 7 series, PAS...BMW started the trend with its X3, Audi and Mercedes built their own to compete, now the X1. Where will it end for BMW?

RS5
August 30, 2008 5:06 PM
Being childish. haha look whose being childish, who else but a child thinks that selling the most cars makes a company the best manufacturer in the world. why don't you grow up and face the reality that BMW is no longer what it used to be.

darzav
August 30, 2008 6:15 AM
Haha welcome BMW critics. Awsome. They are expanding their markets. Sadly for you critics. People will buy them! Its BMW..Call them badgewhores..call them whatever you want. When your done being childish. Just watch as people buy them by the millions. Best car manufacturer in the world.

Tuner_Mad
August 30, 2008 3:23 PM
BMW best manufacturuer? I'll now be lol'ing for the week. Thanks for that comment! xD

Malhaar
August 30, 2008 11:39 PM
oh god, another X series?! the X6 was bad enough!

BabyMilo
August 31, 2008 1:48 AM
i dont see the point of the x1...

BOOGIE_WOOGIE
August 31, 2008 9:21 AM
Lol @ the "BMW is fugly" comments. BMW couldn't give a rats ass what you guys think. X series is a roaring sucess especially the X6. Don't see what the problem is with a car manufacturer trying to expand the market and in the process making a killing. BMW's selling these "fugly" X6's like nobody's business and odds are they're likely to succeed with the X1 so they're definately one of the most successful car manufacturers around. Kudos to BMW for creating new niches. They are taking risks. If you don't like the fugly X series BMW's, don't buy it. Its that simple.

BabyMilo
August 31, 2008 11:27 AM
you talk alot of sence...

racsozelev
August 31, 2008 7:50 PM
BOOGIE_WOOGIE, bmw does not create new niches, only useless trends for the new rich who need to show off. who needs and x3,x5,x6 and now this x1 for the wannabes that cannot afford an x3?, too bad for an off road, too heavy for the road (huge problems with brakes and suspensions reported by owners in spain), too small inside for the size....but big enough for those who need to pump up their egos. marketing geniuses have turned our passion for cars into a superficial trend. thanks god we still have examples of a simple car with soul like first series mx5 mazdas, or the originals mini (not today´s posh clone by, again, bmw) and beetle, that can still make our hearts pump!!!

wisp
September 1, 2008 12:23 PM
Who ever said tthat the X6 is ugly is cross eyed. I have sen a couple on the road and it's road presence is quite overcoming - magical so to say. This car simply stands out like i'm king and you are ants. This car screams "Bold mucscular sports exec status" on on the roads. The X series is here to stay.

Tuner_Mad
September 1, 2008 4:01 PM
You like the X6? Come on. I've seen on irl too, and it looks like a confused POS. The car lines are all wrong, the rear lights are just huge, and don't get me started on the front. I wouldn't even want this car if it was for free. I'll just sell again.

pscs
September 1, 2008 9:03 PM
looks like an 1 series on steroids.

rokker
September 2, 2008 10:40 AM
I have owned 4 BMW's, the current one being last gen X5. I too believe that BMW has lost it's direction in styling. No doubt their engines and performance are unequaled compared to the competition, but the designs of their cars have gone from bad to worse with the X6 and 7 series. The 3 is just boring and the new X5 is more of the same. And it looks as though the upcoming 5 series is going to be not so hot either. Their interiors (3 series especially) is very uninspiring.

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