Description

Key Specifications

MW X1 Summary

Variants

The BMW X1 is available in four trim levels, namely the X1 sDrive20i SportX, sDrive20i xLine, sDrive20d xLine and sDrive20i Tech Edition.

Engine and Transmission

The BMW X1 is powered by a petrol and diesel engine. Firstly, a 1,998cc in-line four-cylinder turbocharged petrol motor makes 189bhp and 280Nm of torque. Secondly, there is a 1,995cc in-line four-cylinder turbocharged diesel that can produce 188bhp and 400Nm of torque. The petrol engine is mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission while the diesel is paired with an eight-speed unit.

Exterior

The X1 bears BMW’s signature design philosophy that also applies to every other X series SUV. It features the typical kidney grille embellished with a glossy chrome finish. It also gets all-LED headlamps, fog lamps and taillights. Additionally, BMW offers 17-inch alloy wheels in three variants while the Tech Edition gets a set of 18-inch ones.

Interior

On the inside, the X1 gets Sensatec synthetic leather upholstery for the seats that come in either Oyster/Black or all-Black theme. Moreover, there is an analogue instrument cluster with a TFT multimedia display. Depending on the variant, the X1 comes with distinctive infotainment touchscreen units varying between 6.5-inch, 8.8-inch and 10.25-inch.

Features

The X1 gets anti-dazzle side-view mirrors, a seven-speaker HiFi sound system, heads-up display, dual-zone temperature control, wireless charger, six airbags, attentiveness attention, TPMS, traction control, dynamic stability control, cornering brake control, ISOFIX child seat anchors and six dimmable colours of ambient lighting.

• Good Things
  • Spacious – Manages to score high in terms of cabin space both at the front and rear
  • Entry point to luxury – A price point where buyers get their first taste of luxury cars
  • Drivetrains – Ample torque at low revs, power builds-up linearly, proficient gearbox
  • Road dynamics – Firm damping, highway stability, quick steering response, engaging drive
  • Unique appearance – All the looks of the big boys X5/X7, but at a lower price point

BMW X1 Verdict

If it’s a brand name you are looking for when stepping into the big league, then this is a good place to start your innings. With the X1, you get spacious interiors, segment-leading boot space, peppy motors and that unique BMW SUV stance.