- New generation X1will launch in January 2023

- It is the third generation of the entry-level SUV

BMW India is preparing to launch the next generation of its budget offering, the X1. According to our sources, unofficial bookings for the new-generation BMW X1 have begun at dealerships across the country. The brand has made no official announcements yet, but we expect the X1 to debut in January 2023.

On the design front, the new BMW X1 has sharper design elements, including a larger kidney grille, slim LED headlights, and redesigned LED DRLs. The tail lamp design too, is a step up from the ones seen on the updated X3. Up front, there's an aggressive bumper design, and the new X1 comes with 17-inch wheels as standard which can be upgraded to 20-inch wheels.

Inside, the X1 receives a significant redesign in terms of dashboard layout and overall appearance. The cabin gets the new curved display with iDrive 8 OS running on it, below that is a floating armrest over the center console and a wireless charging pad to place a smartphone vertically on it. All of the latest features and connectivity options are also available with this update.

The FAAR architecture underpins the next-generation X1. Meanwhile, in the international market, the X1 is available with two petrol and two diesel engines that use 48V mild-hybrid technology. Both engines are mated to a seven-speed Steptronic gearbox, with all-wheel drive as an option.