Inside the cabin is spacious for four adults, and the large cargo area will easily accommodate suitcases, groceries, and large items. Some of the materials are not high quality and a pair of bar-stool-shaped front seats slightly dulls the slick radiance of the X1.
Advantages :
- Powerful four turbo engine
- Sharp handling
- Practical interior
Deficiency :
- Unsupported standard front seats
- the infotainment interface is a bit out of date
- The design style looks normal
Engine, Transmission and Performance
There's only one engine and transmission for the X, namely a finely turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder 228 hp mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The four turbos can provide a lot of power and good fuel efficiency. On the all-wheel drive test vehicle, we managed a time of 6.3 seconds 60 mph, which makes it one of the fastest entries in the class. Front-wheel drive is standard. An optional all-wheel-drive system supports the front wheels, though up to 100 percent of engine output it gets for brief moments in low-traction scenarios.
Fuel & MPG
The X1 offers a competitive fuel economy rating for its class, although the Mercedes-Benz GLA250 beats it in both EPA city and road numbers. And the all-wheel-drive X1 in the test stage produced just 29 mpg on the highway, 2 mpg below its EPA rating.
Interior, Comfort and Cargo
The interior of the X1 is nicely laid out with mostly premium materials. The glove box door is as slim as a plastic lunch box, and the trash can is hidden under the front seat. Useful as it is, it feels like BMW is buying it in bulk from a sale at dollar stores. The cockpit has a driver-focused layout, reinforcing the sporty character of the X1. Facing the driver is a measuring cluster that looks elegant and easy to read at a glance.
The driving position is good enough, although the steering wheel adjustments could use more range of motion in both angle and reach. The cargo area is carpeted, chrome plated and shaped like a basin. You can fit seven carry-on bags behind the second row and a total of 19 with the rear seats folded.
Infotainment & Connectivity
The X1's standard infotainment system is more functional and easy to operate on the move but perhaps it does feel a bit dated. The 8.8-inch iDrive system features in-dash navigation, Apple CarPlay capability (Android Auto not offered), Bluetooth telephony and audio connectivity, SiriusXM satellite radio, a USB port, and a seven-speaker audio system. A 12-speaker Harman/Kardon sound system is optional. To control all that, BMW provides a play button on the center console that fits under the driver's right hand. The controller is surrounded by shortcut keys for telephone, navigation and other functions.
Safety Features & Riding Assistance
The X1 received five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, but missed out on last year's Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety thanks to its headlights scoring only Marginal in the agency's tests. Basic driver assistance features are provided at no cost, but more advanced technology will require adding option packages. Key security features include:
- Standard forward collision warning
- Standard lane departure warning
- Standard automatic high-beam headlights
Warranty&Maintenance
BMW's limited warranty and powertrain protection are the usual for its class, but the company sweetened the deal with three years of free scheduled maintenance. The Lexus NX and Lincoln MKC offer the same limited warranties, and they provide six years or 70,000 miles of powertrain coverage, but both come with shorter free scheduled maintenance periods.
- The limited warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
- The Powertrain warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
- Free scheduled maintenance is covered for three years or 36,000 miles
