BMW X1 vs Skoda Kodiaq - Which One Should You Buy

India sold over 30.7 lakh mass-market passenger cars and 1.34 lakh electric vehicles between January and August 2026. Maruti leads by a wide margin, but Mahindra, Tata and Hyundai are fighting closely for second. Here is how the numbers actually break down.

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BMW X1 LWB launched in India at Rs 49.90 lakh, produced in Chennai. It stretches the wheelbase by 108 mm, adds Adaptive LED headlights, Digital Key Plus, and a 9 sq ft panorama roof as standard.

Backed by record first-half sales and strong customer demand, BMW is set to strengthen its portfolio with new SUVs, sedans, electric vehicles, and M Performance models.

Many carmakers have already raised prices across their lineup, with more to follow.

Prices, variants, complete specs and features of the 2026 Skoda Kodiaq.

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These cars are scheduled to launch this month.

The Kylaq has been a major contributor, recently crossing 50,000 units in sales.

With Audi out of the picture, expect the top 3 spots to be contested by Mercedes, BMW, and Jaguar Land Rover.