The all-wheel drive BMW X1 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission producing 241 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Thanks to turbocharging and a relatively light vehicle, fuel economy is respectable for the segment, with an EPA estimate of 28 combined mpg. The new M35i is powered by the same 2.0L engine but tuned to produce 312 horsepower.
The BMW X1 is offered in two well-equipped trims though there are still plenty of options and packages available to further enhance the vehicle. Highlights on the standard equipment list include power front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise control functions, a 7-speaker stereo, electronically adjustable heated exterior mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlights, cruise control, 18-inch wheels and tires, real-time traffic display, a 10.7-inch touchscreen, fog lamps, an automatic tailgate, Bluetooth, and an alarm.
The M35i adds sport bucket front seats, a sport steering wheel, a 12-speaker sound system, 19-inch alloy wheels, steering wheel mounted paddle shifters, a quasi-dual exhaust, and a sport suspension.
Overall, this car is equipped with the best-in-class active and passive safety tech to always keep you safe. Some of the key features include standard front and rear parking sensors, forward-collision warning, standard lane-departure warning, standard automatic high-beam headlamps, tire pressure monitor, traction control, stability control, and pedestrian detection.
Lots Of Interior Room
Efficient, Powerful Engine
BMW Cachet
Low Base Price
Reliability
After a redesign in 2023 the BMW X1 adds a new M35i trim but otherwise carries over with minimal changes.
The BMW X1 is the least expensive vehicle in BMW's X lineup. It aims to bring buyers the utility and practicality of a small SUV with small-car dynamics and easy urban driving. the BMW X1 isn't as inexpensive as many of its direct competitors, but as is befitting a premium brand, standard equipment levels are high, and the X1 offers a driving experience that can't really be matched by anything in its class. The X1 offers a great combination of driving fun, interior room and smartly executed ideas--all wrapped up in a small SUV package that faces off against the likes of the Audi Q3, the Cadillac XT4, and the Lexus NX 300.
