India, Aug. 21 -- BMW India has launched the X1 Long Wheelbase (LWB) at Rs 49.90 lakh (ex-showroom), adding a more spacious version of its compact luxury SUV to the line-up. The new X1 LWB is locally produced at BMW Group's Chennai plant and is offered in the sDrive18i M Sport guise. BMW has also revealed the i5 LWB in India, giving buyers another long-wheelbase option in the brand's electric sedan range.

BMW X1 LWB: Exterior The X1 LWB measures 4,616mm in length and 1,641mm in height, while the wheelbase stands at 2,800mm. Compared with the standard X1, the new model is 116mm longer and gets a 108mm wheelbase increase. BMW says the extended layout delivers 109mm more knee room for rear passengers, along with improved thigh support and ...