At a price of Rs. 48.90 lakh, the BMW X1 sDrive18i M Sport version debuted in India.

The X1 sDrive18i M Sport, a brand-new model from BMW, can be purchased for Rs 48.90 lakh

It is priced more than the sDrive 19i X Line, which costs Rs 45.90 lakh.

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What benefits, therefore, does the new model provide for the extra Rs. 3 lakh?

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Bookings for the BMW X1 sDrive18i M Sport are currently available, and deliveries are scheduled to start in June 2023

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The vehicle is manufactured at the brand's factory in Chennai.

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A 1.5-liter, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with a seven-speed automated gearbox and 134 hp & 230 Nm of torque

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The new X1 sDrive18i M Sport receives extra features over the sDrive18i X Line, including high-gloss black roof rails,

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The M Sport exterior option is also available and features high-gloss black slats, revised front and rear bumpers

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