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BMW X1 vs Hyundai Santa Fe in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 25, 2026

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At a glance
BMW X1Hyundai Santa Fe
Ex-showroom priceRs 1.9 crore – Rs 2.3 croreRs 1.9 crore
Fuelpetroldiesel
Variants on sale31
DistributorLaxmi Premium Motors Pvt. Ltd.Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.
Variant-wise prices (July 25, 2026)

BMW X1

sDrive18d M Sportरु 2,29,96,000
sDrive20i X Lineरु 1,89,96,000
sDrive20d X Lineरु 2,09,96,000

Hyundai Santa Fe

GLS 4WD ATरु 1,89,96,000
Specifications — X1 sDrive20i X Line vs Santa Fe GLS 4WD AT
CategoryBMW X1Hyundai Santa Fe
Battery & Range
  • Internal combustion petrol SUV; no traction battery range
Not disclosed officially
Motor Power & Drivetrain
  • Petrol engine sDrive20i with front‑wheel‑drive layout
  • Exact displacement and power not Nepal‑officially detailed (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • Likely similar to India‑spec 1.5L turbo petrol, but not Nepal‑confirmed
Not disclosed officially
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance
  • Wheelbase and ground clearance not disclosed on Nepal sources (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • Assumed same across X1 variants; no trim‑specific data
Not disclosed officially
Dimensions
  • Overall dimensions not specified in Nepal‑market articles (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • Same body shell shared with other current‑gen X1 trims
Not disclosed officially
Cargo
  • Boot volume/cargo space not disclosed officially for Nepal X1 (As of: 13/07/2026)
Not disclosed officially
Comfort & Interior
  • Positioned as entry‑level luxury compact SUV in Nepal
  • xLine trim targeted at comfort‑oriented buyers; details not itemised
Not disclosed officially
Infotainment & Convenience
  • Modern BMW SUV infotainment expected; exact screen/spec not listed
  • Likely similar to India‑spec X1 infotainment, but not Nepal‑confirmed
Not disclosed officially
Safety
  • German premium SUV; specific safety feature list not provided (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • Expected multiple airbags and driver aids as per global X1; not Nepal‑validated
Not disclosed officially
Design & Exterior
  • Compact crossover SUV design under BMW X family
  • xLine exterior package; sportier than base but below M Sport
Not disclosed officially
Sales & Imports
  • On‑road price listed as Rs 1,89,96,000 in Nepal
  • Part of BMW X1 range priced between Rs 1.89–2.29 crore
Not disclosed officially
Value for Money Verdict
  • Seen as entry point to BMW brand for petrol buyers
  • Competitive against other luxury compact SUVs in Nepal price band
Not disclosed officially
Pros
  • Lowest‑priced BMW X1 variant for Nepal petrol customers
  • BMW badge and compact SUV practicality
Not disclosed officially
Cons
  • Specs and features not transparently listed by Nepal distributor (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • Petrol engine less efficient versus iX1 EV in running costs
Not disclosed officially

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BMW X1 or Hyundai Santa Fe?

As of July 2026, the BMW X1 starts at Rs 1.9 crore ex-showroom — the same as the Hyundai Santa Fe at Rs 1.9 crore.

What is the price of the BMW X1 and Hyundai Santa Fe in Nepal?

The BMW X1 costs Rs 1.9 crore to Rs 2.3 crore and the Hyundai Santa Fe costs Rs 1.9 crore (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the BMW X1 or the Hyundai Santa Fe?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you — both are listed on the model pages. There is no single winner: the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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