Is BMW poised to take the luxury sales crown from Lexus?
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lexus/" rel="tag">Lexus</a></p><div align="center">
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<strong><em><small>2009 BMW 3-Series - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></em></strong></div>
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Lexus has been the undisputed king of luxury automotive sales in the U.S. for the 21st century. It hasn't even been close. BMW has played second fiddle the entire decade, but through the first eight months of 2009, the German luxury car maker has made some major gains on its Japanese luxury competitor. In fact, through August only 2,293 vehicles separate BMW from becoming the new king of the mountain.<br />
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BMW's climb to the top of the sales charts comes during a sales downturn the likes of which hasn't been seen in decades, yet the Bavarian automaker has weathered the storm much better than Lexus. BMW sales are down 33,000 units versus the first eight months of 2008, a 28 percent decline. Lexus is down an amazing 40 percent through eight months, a 40,000 unit decline. BMW owes much of its momentum to the venerable 3-Series, which is down 24 percent on the year yet still handily outselling the Lexus IS and ES. Lexus is staying in the lead on the back of its perennially successful RX crossover, which is down only four percent over the year. <br />
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While BMW has plenty to be proud of in a down year, catching Lexus is no sure thing. Lexus actually bested BMW by a substantial 3,600 units in August, proof that Toyota's luxury arm is getting stronger as the year progresses. In the end, top luxury sales is only good for one thing, and that's marketing. Lexus has been number one so long that it doesn't even need to brag any more, but if BMW manages to pull out the win in 2009, we're sure there'll be more than a couple celebratory commercials.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-bmw-3-series/low/">2009 BMW 3 Series</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-bmw-3-series/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/07/bmw-3-series-37_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-bmw-3-series/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/07/bmw-3-series-11_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-bmw-3-series/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/07/bmw-3-series-111_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-bmw-3-series/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/07/bmw-3-series-12_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-bmw-3-series/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/07/bmw-3-series-13_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
[Source: <a href="http://www.freep.com/article/20090908/BUSINESS01/90904029/1315/Lexus-BMW-battle-may-see-new-leader">Free Press</a>]<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/08/is-bmw-poised-to-take-the-luxury-sales-crown-from-lexus/">Is BMW poised to take the luxury sales crown from Lexus?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:28:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.freep.com/article/20090908/BUSINESS01/90904029/1315/Lexus-BMW-battle-may-see-new-leader>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/08/is-bmw-poised-to-take-the-luxury-sales-crown-from-lexus/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19153912/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/08/is-bmw-poised-to-take-the-luxury-sales-crown-from-lexus/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>

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Take it to the Bank: BMW Group to display new debuts in Frankfurt on exhibit hall track
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/conceptcars/" rel="tag">Concept Cars</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/frankfurt-auto-show/" rel="tag">Frankfurt Motor Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/mini/" rel="tag">MINI</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/rolls-royce/" rel="tag">Rolls-Royce</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/bmw-track-display-for-frankfurt-2009/#3"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/web630-bmwfrankfurt-2.jpg" /></a><small> </small>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><sma ll>BMW Group Frankfurt show stand - Click above for high-res image gallery</small><br />
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It's all about presentation. That's the sentiment which BMW is apparently embracing for the upcoming <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/FrankfurtMotorShow/">Frankfurt Motor Show</a>, for which the Bavarian automaker has announced an intriguing element to its exhibition.<br />
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While auto shows typically are limited to showcasing new cars in static displays, this year BMW will feature a track built around the entire show stand which will display its cadre of new debuts for the show. And as we've been reporting incrementally, BMW's got quite a few unveilings scheduled for Frankfurt: the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/29/frankfurt-preview-bmw-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-turbodi/">Vision EfficientDynamics concept</a>, the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/01/officially-official-bmw-reveals-2011-x1-confirms-sales-in-the/">X1 crossover</a>, the production <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/22/officially-official-bmw-drops-the-details-on-its-2010-5-series/">5 Series Gran Turismo</a>, <a href="http://green.autoblog.com/2009/08/21/frankfurt-preview-2010-bmw-320d-efficient-dynamics-edition-57/">320d EfficientDynamics</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/12/officially-official-2010-bmw-activehybrid-7/">ActiveHybrid versions</a> of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/12/officially-official-2010-bmw-activehybrid-7/">7 Series</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/12/officially-official-bmw-2010-x6-activehybrid/">X6</a>. <br />
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On top of BMW's own, the company's Mini and Rolls-Royce subsidiaries have also got a few new debuts as well - including the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/26/officially-official-happy-50th-its-the-mini-coupe-concept/">Mini Coup&eacute; Concept</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/28/mini-roadster-leaks-out-ahead-of-frankfurt-debut/">Mini Roadster</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/06/officially-official-2011-rolls-royce-ghost-details-released-w/">Rolls-Royce Ghost</a> - and will for the first time be displaying with their parent company, taking full advantage of BMW's trackside accommodations. Details in the press release after the jump and photos in the gallery below.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-track-display-for-frankfurt-2009/low/">BMW track display for Frankfurt 2009</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-track-display-for-frankfurt-2009/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/bmwfrankfurt-1_thumbnail.jpg" alt="bmwfrankfurt-1" title="bmwfrankfurt-1" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-track-display-for-frankfurt-2009/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/bmwfrankfurt-2_thumbnail.jpg" alt="bmwfrankfurt-2" title="bmwfrankfurt-2" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-track-display-for-frankfurt-2009/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/bmwfrankfurt-3_thumbnail.jpg" alt="bmwfrankfurt-3" title="bmwfrankfurt-3" /></a></div><br />
<br /><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/09/take-it-to-the-bank-bmw-group-to-display-new-debuts-in-frankfur/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Take it to the Bank: BMW Group to display new debuts in Frankfurt on exhibit hall track</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/09/take-it-to-the-bank-bmw-group-to-display-new-debuts-in-frankfur/">Take it to the Bank: BMW Group to display new debuts in Frankfurt on exhibit hall track</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:58:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/09/take-it-to-the-bank-bmw-group-to-display-new-debuts-in-frankfur/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19153046/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/09/take-it-to-the-bank-bmw-group-to-display-new-debuts-in-frankfur/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>

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Rumormill: BMW proceeding with development on mid-engine Z10?
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hybrids/" rel="tag">Hybrid</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/rumormill/" rel="tag">Rumormill</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/bmw-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-1/#33"><img hspace="4" border="1" vspace="4" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/vision-ed.jpg" /></a><small> </small>
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><sma ll>BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept - Click above for high-res image gallery</small><br />
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For many, it may seem hard for an automaker to claim the mantle of "The Ultimate Driving Machine" without a truly exhilarating supercar to act as a halo to define the brand. That could explain why, following <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/25/no-audi-r8-competitor-coming-from-bmw/">previous reports</a> that it had canned any plans for a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/29/report-bmw-preparing-new-z10-ed-green-supercar-for-production/">mid-engine supercar</a>, new reports suggest that BMW is proceeding with development of just such a vehicle.<br />
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Tentatively dubbed Z10, the most ultimate of driving machines would, according to the latest churns of the rumormill, take advantage of lightweight materials - including carbon fiber, aluminum and magnesium - to keep weight down, while offering more space inside than a Porsche 911. The jury's still out on what engine would find itself placed in the middle of the taut chassis, with the company's<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-engine-wins-international-respect-again/"> award-winning V10</a> reportedly axed in favor of a twin-turbo six (in either V or inline configuration) delivering somewhere in the vicinity of 450 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque through an eight-speed dual clutch gearbox.<br />
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Adaptable aerodynamics, a supplemental hybrid electric motor and thermal-dynamics system are also tipped to be part of the package, and we wouldn't be surprised to see some of the styling elements from the new <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/29/frankfurt-preview-bmw-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-turbodi/">Vision EfficientDynamics</a> concept make their way into the production vehicle. The supercar is supposedly projected to bow with a $110,000 sticker price about five years from now... that is, if it's actually ever produced at all.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-1/low/">BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-1/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/08/p90047115_highres-1280_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-1/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/08/p90047117_highres-1280_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-1/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/08/p90047119_highres-1280_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-1/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/08/p90047120_highres-1280_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-1/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/08/p90047121_highres-1280_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
[Source: <a href="http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/0910_bmw_z10_supercar_sur vivor/index.html">Automobile Magazine</a>]<br /><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/09/rumormill-bmw-proceeding-with-development-on-mid-engine-z10/">Rumormill: BMW proceeding with development on mid-engine Z10?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:00:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/0910_bmw_z10_supercar_sur vivor/index.html>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/09/rumormill-bmw-proceeding-with-development-on-mid-engine-z10/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19154276/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/09/rumormill-bmw-proceeding-with-development-on-mid-engine-z10/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>

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BMW plant in Spartanburg, SC produces 1.5 millionth vehicle
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/plants-manufacturing/" rel="tag">Plants/Manufacturing</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a></p><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/bmw_spart_vehmil.jpg" /><br />
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BMW invaded the South in 1993, and it's first U.S.-made product was popped out in September a year later. Fifteen years after that there have been five factory expansions, 5,000 jobs created, a methane gas pipeline installed, a center for automotive research created, a golf tournament started, and 1.5 million combined versions of the 318i, Z3, Z4, X5 and X6 run over the factory threshold. The 1.5 millionth vehicle was an Oyster Blue and Ivory X6 for a Hong Kong customer. Just goes to show those Confederates might have been right: the South is rising again... You can read all about it in the presser after the jump.<br />
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BMW planning special-edition X5 xDrive35d as model turns 10
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/suvs/" rel="tag">SUV</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/diesel/" rel="tag">Diesel</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><div style="text-align: left;"><em><strong><small ><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/bmw-x5-xdrive35d-10-year-edition/"><img hspace="4" border="1" vspace="4" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/bmwx35d10yr.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><sma ll>BMW X5 10-Year Edition -- Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div>
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To celebrate ten years of X5 sales, BMW is introducing an xDrive35d 10-Year Edition X5. The special edition SUV gets unique wheels, aluminum trim, and a panoramic glass sunroof, along with Nappa leather, comfort seats, and BMW Individual Piano Black trim inside. <br />
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There will be just 2,000 of the 10-Year Editions made, with 200 of them going to the UK. The diesel has been a huge mover on the isle, making up 95% of volume. If you want one you can get it now for an out-the-door price of <font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">&pound;53,075 ($88,507 U.S.). If you just want to get a better look at it, there's a press release after the jump and high-res photos below.<br />
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VIDEO: Chris Pfeiffer takes his BMW freestylin' ways to company headquarters
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/videos/" rel="tag">Videos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/motorcycles/" rel="tag">Motorcycle</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/13/video-chris-pfeiffer-takes-his-bmw-freestylin-ways-to-company/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/pfeiffer_bmw_tower.jpg" alt="" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><sma ll>Chris Pfeiffer does tricks atop the BMW Tower -- Click above <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/13/video-chris-pfeiffer-takes-his-bmw-freestylin-ways-to-company/">to watch video</a></small></strong></em></div>
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Freestyle rider Chris Pfeiffer took a BMW F 800 R to the top of the 22-story BMW Tower in Munich, then decided to play around with it. What that means is two minutes and ten seconds of gymnastic 2-wheeled goodness that would be impressive enough were it happening at ground level. Speaking of the ground, our favorite part might come on the first floor, before Pfeiffer gets in the elevator and rides by a BMW employee whose look says "I'll just pretend I didn't see that..." <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/13/video-chris-pfeiffer-takes-his-bmw-freestylin-ways-to-company/">www.autoblog.com/2009/09/13/video-chris-pfeiffer-takes-his-bmw-freestylin-ways-to-company/</a>Follow the jump to see the vid.<br />
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[Source: BMW]<br /><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/13/video-chris-pfeiffer-takes-his-bmw-freestylin-ways-to-company/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>VIDEO: Chris Pfeiffer takes his BMW freestylin' ways to company headquarters</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/13/video-chris-pfeiffer-takes-his-bmw-freestylin-ways-to-company/">VIDEO: Chris Pfeiffer takes his BMW freestylin' ways to company headquarters</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:57:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gLknpv9Ksc&feature=player _embedded>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/13/video-chris-pfeiffer-takes-his-bmw-freestylin-ways-to-company/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19159702/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/13/video-chris-pfeiffer-takes-his-bmw-freestylin-ways-to-company/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>

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Frankfurt 2009: 2010 BMW X1 shows up
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/frankfurt-auto-show/" rel="tag">Frankfurt Motor Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/" rel="tag">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/diesel/" rel="tag">Diesel</a></p><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><em><small ><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/frankfurt-2009-2010-bmw-x1/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/bmwx1.jpg" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><sma ll>2010 BMW X1 - click above image for hi-res gallery</small></em></strong></div>
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While us Americans will probably never get the three- and/or five-door 1 Series, we will be getting the new BMW X1. Here's your pudding proof. For some this is a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/30/bmw-concept-x1-arrives-early-on-web/">maddening reality</a>. For others it's like music you dislike. Still, we were a bit surprised by how much we liked the looks of the X1, especially in brown. With a grill lifted right off the 7-Series and a sinister set of angel eyes, the X1 is easily twice as handsome as big brother X3. Which might very prove to be the X1's major selling point. Just like the 3 Series and the 1 Series, the X3 and X1 are very closely related, not only in terms of powertrains, but mechanicals and chassis, too. <br />
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Engine choices are the usual BMW fare, ranging from the 258 hp double-VANOS straight-six in the xDrive28i to the 295 lb-ft of torque twin-turbo and common-rail diesel xDrive23d to less powerful diesel models like the 258 lb-ft xDrive20d/sDrive20d. There's also the sDrive18d which can get up to a BMW claimed 54.3 imperial miles per gallon. If you've somehow forgotten, the "x" in BMW-speak stands for AWD and the "s" stands for RWD. BMW claims the latter is the "most efficient rendition of spontaneous driving pleasure." If you can figure out what that means, let us know.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/frankfurt-2009-2010-bmw-x1/low/">Frankfurt 2009: 2010 BMW X1</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/frankfurt-2009-2010-bmw-x1/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/01-2010-bmw-x1_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/frankfurt-2009-2010-bmw-x1/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/02-2010-bmw-x1_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/frankfurt-2009-2010-bmw-x1/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/03-2010-bmw-x1_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/frankfurt-2009-2010-bmw-x1/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/04-2010-bmw-x1_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/frankfurt-2009-2010-bmw-x1/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/05-2010-bmw-x1_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
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