Skoda Kodiaq vs BMW X1 - 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.

New Skoda Kodiaq Launched At ₹36.99 Lakhs

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.