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   Spy Shots: BMW X1 varies little from concept
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BMW X1 spy shots � Click above for high-res image gallery

BMW unveiled the X1 Concept at the 2008 Paris Motor Show
to our bewildered eyes, and spy photographers have just surfaced with
photos of the production version that do little to address our concerns
for this littlest of soft roaders from Munich. As you can see, the
production version will hardly differ at all from the concept, which
means the swollen nose from the new 7 Series remains, along with all
the surface pinching and odd details that we were so not fond of in Paris. 

Styling
aside, we question whether there's a market for another BMW sport or
crossover utility vehicle, considering that the brand is already loaded
with the X6, X5 and X3. The X1 also appears just plain redundant being
so similar in size to the X3. That said, it will be built on the same
platform as the 3 Series and offer a heaping helping of BMW gas and
diesel engines, so it should be the Ultimate Driving Honda CR-V. 

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	Spy Shots: BMW X1 varies little from concept From www.autoblog.com BMW X1 spy shots � Click above for high-res image gallery BMW unveiled the X1 Concept at the 2008 Paris Motor Show to our bewildered eyes, and spy photographers have just surfaced with photos of the production version that do little to address our concerns for this littlest of soft roaders from Munich. As you can see, the production version will hardly differ at all from the concept, which means the swollen nose from the new 7 Series remains, along with all the surface pinching and odd details that we were so not fond of in Paris. Styling aside, we question whether there's a market for another BMW sport or crossover utility vehicle, considering that the brand is already loaded with the X6, X5 and X3. The X1 also appears just plain redundant being so similar in size to the X3. That said, it will be built on the same platform as the 3 Series and offer a heaping helping of BMW gas and diesel engines, so it should be the Ultimate Driving Honda CR-V.
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