BMW X1October 2009

Bob29 November 2009

The X1 is great because most people who buy a big car don't really need 4WD. It looks really boring, though.

Barkie05 December 2009

Test drove the 20d xDrive as few weeks ago, and liked it enough to order as a company car. In fact I ordered the 18d sDrive as it is cheap on BIK and economy looks superb. Fits 3 kids in the back (2 in boosters) nicely. Certainly looking forward to having this sitting on the driveway gleaming!

Nuno27 December 2009

The specifications speek for himself. It beats most of the competitors. Performance, height, consuption, brakes, etc...

clive williams12 January 2010

I test drove a 4wd auto with conventional tyres and the ride was fine.I ordered mine with run-flats BUT on standard size tyres and the ride is still fine. The problem is probably not the run-flats but the skinny section tyres that accompany fancy alloys. I am very happy with the rest of the car, it is more comfortable than by previous 3 series estate and just as quiet.

Emma Smith21 February 2010

The test drive at Peterborough dealership was excellent. The salesman ( Karl) showed brilliant communication skills in understanding our requirements and was highly skilled in demostrating the buy points on the X1. The overall test drive we found was uncomplecated and we managed to discover that this was the car for us from the first test drive! The ride was comfortable and quiet adding to the fact that the vehicle is very ecomonical with savings to both Road Tax and fuel with the same performance and style that we have come to expect from the German manufacturer. We went in to look at the X3 and discovered a vehicle that exceeds our requirements from a family car. We liked it so much we purchased It!

Anonymous08 March 2010

Collected a 2.0d Xdrive on the 1st March. I emailed a petrol-head mate the following: 'With all this tech now, the handover was almost 2 hours! Set up this and that and then try it all out. Of course I needed to sign a doc saying the sales guy had explained everything to me.................well to be honest I couldn't take much more in. There's a facility known as BMW connected drive whereby an operator pings addresses and phone numbers to your car and you can then instruct the nav to take you there etc. I can also use my pc to send the car stuff. Useful? I'll let you know! Otherwise, really comfortable sport seats with bolsters which are infinitely adjustable. Sit low by comparison to Kuga. Very nice ride and turn in. You sit 'in' the seats, not 'on' them. Panoramic roof opens which is a treat. Not sure about the colour! Chose graphite blue, came out a bit lighter than I had expected. Difficult to tell what the whole car will look like when you chose from a panel 8 inches square on order! Beige leather interior lifts it though. Sound system miles better than the Nissan. IPod connection good with menu on car screen. Garage door opener integrated into rear view mirror. Not much interior stowage space. It's really a pumped up 3 series estate (had looked at a 330d SE but as it is due to be replaced 2011 decided not to proceed). Car mag reviews a little harsh on the interior. Granted the basic model feels very low rent'.

Jason 10 June 2010

Just ordered X1 23d x drive for my wife. Car looks great, and the car we test drove solid. Decided to leave out the 18" Alloys, as only avalible with runflats ( Hate them ) I wish BMW would stop putting runflats on all there nice alloys, just spoils the ride and massive cost to replace ! My BMW 530d M Sport with 19" alloys does not have runflats, Come on !

ARNE MADSEN18 November 2010

The BMW x1 Automatic is by far the best car I have driven, the result - I ordered mine after the testdrive. I like the way it handles - on dry as well as snow & ice. The handling is close to perfect and I'm just looking for an excuse to go out and fire it up.

Northern Lights28 November 2010

The X1 is not a remarkable car, but It is a really good one! Having said that I´d like to point out what I appreciate about it: In snowy Scandinavia this car will get you where you want to and in comfort It takes at least 3 people with luggage. The BMW X1 tackles icy and slippery roads with ease. The fuel consumption is remarkably low at high speeds compared to city/mixed driving. The heater/ac works very well. All dials and buttons on the dash are within easy reach and easy to understand. No manual required. If rush-hour traffic is experienced, the automatic transmission conquers this. The cruise control takes you through highways in comfort. What about the handling? The X1 feels like driving a Jet aircraft as opposed to a kite. You feel in so touch with the road and you experience full control at all speeds. With run flat tires you will appreciate bumpy roads and speed obstacles in the roads. The JAGUAR XF 3.0 D S PREMIUM has a superior engine, cruise control and looks vs the X1. The Sat Nav and steering wheel leaves a lot to be desired! I´d rather have the X1 for my daily life. What is best in Britain is not necessarily best in the Alps or in Scandinavia. Car taxation plays a role. Summary: Here in Norway I´d rather have the "Beemer X1" than the Audi A4 Allroad Quattro or Jag XF 3.0 D due to it´s completeness. Yes the BMW X1 2.0 diesel really is loud when cold. Perhaps it is old, I dunno. Happy motoring!

Anonymous05 December 2010

Left my first review in March having had the car a week (a 2.0d xdrive). Now, having lived with the vehicle for 9 months and 10k miles all I can say is that I wish I had gone for the 2.3. The 2 litre lacks any go, and is noisy when pressed. I also find the steering heavy in town driving especially negotiating small streets. Recently test drove a 1 series 123d coupe and the rack was quick and light by comparison. Tempted to chop the X1 in but the p/ex was derisory. The X1 is an accomplished car in general though, but doesn't light any fires.

Dr Amir06 January 2011

I just bought a X1 23d with basically everything well ok I do not have leather seating, electrial movable seats and heated steering wheel. Else I have everything in it. Also remember getting sport chassi with performance controll since this really puts the car to another comforting level.

M.B10 March 2011

I'm comparing the X1 18i, with BMW 320i, and Audi A4 any suggestions which is the best?

lochlassie30 May 2011

Bought my x1 2l sdrive in Feb this year and find it awful to handle in single track or any form of uneven road. I have been told its because of the wide low profile run flat tyres. I am dreading the snow! On a plus - Fuel economy is wonderful. Sound system: speakers bang if turned up too loud, cd skips back and forth. I have taken it back to the dealership to have this checked out but was made out to be a liar. It still does it. Personally I would say it is the worst car I have driven. I currently have it for sale, anyone?

chris holland13 July 2011

anyone know where to get a good lease deal on an X1 - 18d or 20d sDrive? thanks, Chris

mark21 August 2011

Iv had my 20s drive for about 4 months and have e done 7k and the more I drive it the more I love I, my old car was a Octavia vrs cr and find the bm only a small compromise on handling and speed. It feels soft but soon stiffens up into the corners and as for speed you need to floor it, then it fly’s. As a company car its low on co2 and returns high 40’s so cannot ask for more. Did try the ford and VW ford to slow you needed to work it and then it was to soft into the corners and as for the VW 170 only good for the school run what happened to all the power as it’s the same engine as the vrs !

marzelina ahmad marzuki18 November 2011

Beautiful and nice car, I wish my husband buy me one BMW car as promised.

Feras08 December 2011

Test drove my cousin's X1 and I really like it. The room inside isn't it's strongest suit & the steering is quite heavy. It handles like a car and quite frankly its so compact it does look like one. Feels like an SUV though when you go inside. Make sure to test drive it before you buy one.

Ian19 December 2011

What a lemon! Having had my Fabia vRS stoved in by a careless truck driver, my mood lifted when told by insurers the replacement would be a BMW - like a child promised a fancy toy after an unpleasant trip to the dentist. Never having seen an X1 I didn't give much of a glance to the 'Kia Rio' slowing down as it approached my house. Then I saw the familiar kidney grille of a BMW. No matter, I thought, okay it looks hideous, but it will be fantastic to drive. All BMWs are designed for driving pleasure and this one was festooned with 'M Sport' logos. How wrong I was. I know my Fabia is a hot hatch, but even so, the BMW engine is bigger, has more power and is a far more modern design. Yet the acceleration has the modesty of a honey badger trying to outrun a cheetah. Rev range is nowhere near as flexible as the Audi unit in my Fabia, which will pull happily from 30 in third, fourth or fifth. The X1, on the other hand, is as inflexible as a Tory PM at an EU summit. Unless you're in exactly ther right gear for the road speed, the whole thing wheezes and shudders. There's far too much general vibration too, especially through the gear knob. You may be thinking, okay it's not fast but it's a quality SUV. Wrong again. Some of the dashboard plastics would grace an old Kia or Hyundai from the last millenium. The driving pedals are uncomfortably offset, the heating controls are set too low, the seatbelt point is jammed between the handbrake and the front seat, and you can't see out of the back. Yes, you can get 50 miles to the gallon - but what's the point. The latest Kia and Hyundais are just as spacious, better to look at, and just as economical. Save yourself £10k. I for one, have been put off BMW.