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Added 24th June, 2022
By Jonathan Crouch
There’s a touch of extra class about this post-2019-era facelifted BMW X1. Infotainment provision is cutting-edge and it’s appropriate that the Munich maker took a lead here with plug-in technology. For most buyers, this X1 would make far more sense than a comparably-aged version of BMW’s comparably-sized 3 Series Touring - and there aren’t too many reasons to pay more for a comparably-aged version of the Bavarian brand’s larger X3 model either. And in summary? Well we can see why this MK2 X1 was the best selling contender of its kind in its production era. The brand might have preferred not to call this an ‘SUV’ but the truth is that amongst compact models, this X1 epitomises the kind of car that term now defines in today’s market. It delivers all the key elements needed from a modern fashion-led compact family crossover, but also has an essential dose of that BMW ‘want one’ factor that’s done so much for the Munich maker’s sales. You’ll need to be convinced of that to choose one, but if you are, you’ll find this Bavarian model difficult to ignore in this over-crowded sector if you’re looking for a model of this kind from the 2019-2022 era. The X Factor? You might well think this car has it.
Added 10th June, 2022
The third generation BMW X1 has taken a big step forward. Jonathan Crouch takes a look at what’s on offer.
Added 25th November, 2019
For most buyers, an X1 would make far more sense than BMW’s comparably-sized 3 Series Touring - and there aren’t too many reasons to pay more for the Bavarian brand’s larger X3 model either. As for appeal within this X1’s market segment, well it’s more practical, slightly cheaper to run and classier to sit in than Audi and Mercedes rivals. Are there downsides? Not many. A few enthusiastic drivers might miss the previous generation model’s rear-driven handling balance, but there aren’t too many buyers of that sort shopping in this segment. More significant is the fact that opting for one of these now requires quite a price stretch if you started out looking at a mainstream-branded Qashqai-class family-sized Crossover - even quite a nice one. Still, make that step and you’ll be getting yourself a much higher quality product that’ll pay back quite a lot of its price premium at resale time.
Added 14th August, 2015 , updated 12th August, 2015
By Car & Driving
To buy the X1 in its original form - the car produced between 2009 and 2012 - you needed to be sold on the idea of a BMW and be possessed of a budget not quite generous enough to get yourself the kind of larger X3 model you’d ideally have chosen. In this improved first generation guise though, this car set its sights a little higher, so makes a much better used buy as a result. Yes, there are smarter and more purposeful-looking SUVs and Crossovers you could choose for the same kind of money, but against those, this BMW offers a range of unique selling points. It’s alone in this segment in offering the option of a rewarding rear-wheel drive layout. And a far smoother and more sophisticated 8-speed automatic gearbox. Plus you get ride quality that’s arguably best in class. You’ll also be tempted by the badge equity of course, which in this revised MK1 model is properly supported by the premium feeling you’ll get behind the wheel or when the car’s in your driveway. Add in running costs that are difficult to beat in this segment and you’ve a proposition that at last is good enough to reach out beyond the BMW faithful. Especially to buyers well-heeled enough to consider the top 25d variant. After all, 215bhp and over 50mpg aren’t usually figures you see together in the same sentence. It all adds up to a car very well worth short-listing if you’re looking for a satisfying ownership proposition amongst the many compact SUVs and Crossovers now on sale. It still isn’t an obvious choice. But now, it’s one you might just enjoy making.
Added 21st June, 2012
By Andy Enright
The BMW X1, especially in first generation guise, is one of those cars that works better as a used car than new. Poor press reaction, largely fuelled by high asking prices, dulled sales and although the facelifted versions of this car did much to rehabilitate the X1’s image, the earlier models probably represent the best value. Find a low mileage car that’s been well looked after and it should prove a winner. Our recommendation is to avoid the thirstier and slower 4x4 models, as they don’t really possess any off-road chops at all, and put some of the money saved towards a decent set of winter tyres. And overall? Well somewhat surprisingly, this one gets a possibly unexpected thumbs up.