X1 gets the Go-ahead for Production

atr_hugo · 05-30-2008, 05:12 PM

As suspected, the X1 gets the nod for production at the Leipzig facility. It'll go in the mix of 1ers already in production.

Stolen from this site: http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...8/newsletter01

BMW plans to build the new X1 small sport/utility vehicle at its plant in Leipzig, Germany, the automaker said today. The timing of the production launch has not been finalized.

BMW also said it plans to invest $155 million to improve the plant, which also makes the 3 series and the 1 series cars.

The X1 is a based on the 1 Series and will share some parts with the 3 Series. It's due in 2010, and will be smaller than the Mercedes B-Class.

The German automaker has been modifying its production strategy this year. In March it announced plans to move production of the next-generation X3 crossover to its Spartanburg, South Carolina, plant. The plant also builds the X6 and X5 SUVs.

BMW also moved assembly of the Z4 sports car from Spartanburg to Europe.

ARES45 · 05-30-2008, 05:43 PM

Glad to here it, I love my 135 so much, I could definitely go for one of these depending on how it shakes out. Maybe they will throw some of the efficient dynamic stuff our way or possibly some diesel engine options. Either way, I love having more options when car shopping.

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atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	X1 gets the Go-ahead for Production As suspected, the X1 gets the nod for production at the Leipzig facility. It'll go in the mix of 1ers already in production. Stolen from this site: http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...8/newsletter01 BMW plans to build the new X1 small sport/utility vehicle at its plant in Leipzig, Germany, the automaker said today. The timing of the production launch has not been finalized. BMW also said it plans to invest $155 million to improve the plant, which also makes the 3 series and the 1 series cars. The X1 is a based on the 1 Series and will share some parts with the 3 Series. It's due in 2010, and will be smaller than the Mercedes B-Class. The German automaker has been modifying its production strategy this year. In March it announced plans to move production of the next-generation X3 crossover to its Spartanburg, South Carolina, plant. The plant also builds the X6 and X5 SUVs. BMW also moved assembly of the Z4 sports car from Spartanburg to Europe.
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ARES45 Major 34 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	Glad to here it, I love my 135 so much, I could definitely go for one of these depending on how it shakes out. Maybe they will throw some of the efficient dynamic stuff our way or possibly some diesel engine options. Either way, I love having more options when car shopping. __________________ "Don't run, you'll only die tired" ~ Gunship Pilot
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