No pricing data available at this time. Our Opinion - 2025 BMW X1 Review The X1 is a great car to drive, even though it’s not the best BMW SUV. The base xDrive28i model is especially fun. It’s a great little utility car thanks to its small size, well-tuned chassis, and two powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engines. The M35i with more aggressive tuning makes 312 horsepower, but the normal model’s 241 horsepower is more than enough. All-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox come standard on both. Inside the X1, there is a normal digital gauge panel and a center touch screen that is hidden behind a big piece of curved glass. The cabin is stylish and up-to-date with technology. In addition to BMW’s iDrive 9 entertainment system, it works with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The X1 has a lot of room in the front and back for such a small SUV. There is more room in the Mercedes-Benz GLB class, which has an optional third row that is only there for show, but it is not as sporty as the X1. What's New? By 2025, the front seats of all X1s will be heated and have an eSIM for a 5 G connection. The Technology Package now comes with Augmented Reality View, the Premium Package now has adaptive cruise control, and the xDrive28i can now be ordered with M Compound Brakes and gray calipers. It can also be ordered with a panoramic sunroof. Pros and Cons Pros Enjoyable to drive. Premium interior. Impressively efficient. Cons Uncomfortable sport suspension. Limited legroom compared to rivals. Excessively high cost. Engine, Transmission, and Performance The base xDrive28i cars have a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine that makes 241 horsepower. All-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission come as standard. In real life, acceleration seems slower than the impressive test results suggest. This is because of turbo lag, which can be seen when changing lanes or passing on a highway. The xDrive28i’s suspension has also been tuned for sporty handling, which makes the X1 fun to drive on roads with lots of turns. Don’t mix this up with the M35i model; the optional M Sport package has things like shift buttons on the steering wheel and adjustable dampers that make the car go faster. The M35i, the X1’s more powerful model, has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine that makes 312 horsepower, as well as better brakes and customizable dampers. It’s more fun to drive when the steering is better, and the brakes are stronger, but we also noticed that the engine surged and the ride was too hard at times. Because of this, the xDrive28i is the best choice. Interior Basic driver-assistance systems like automatic emergency braking and parking sensors come with all X1s. More advanced technology like adaptive cruise control with lane centering and self-parking can be added as an extra. The following are important safety features: Most automatic emergency brakes can tell who is on the road. It has blind-spot tracking and lane departure warning as standard. You can get adaptive speed control and lane-centering. Internal and External Cargo Capacity The X1 has a modern cabin with an all-digital dashboard, a center console that floats above the floor, and a shift lever with a toggle switch. Wood trim made of eucalyptus with open pores and metal speaker grilles with different textures adds a designer touch to the car. All models have a power liftgate, ambient lighting inside, heated front seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control. A panoramic sunroof and a warm steering wheel are options. Fuel Economy and Actual MPG The EPA says that the X1 xDrive28i should get 25 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. In the city, the M35i gets 23 mpg, and on the highway, it gets 31 mpg. During our real highway test at 75 mph, the M35i got 34 mpg, which was better than our guess. Infotainment and Connectivity The smallest SUV made by BMW has iDrive 9, which is the company’s newest entertainment system. Like the digital dashboards in the high-end 7-series car and the bigger iX electric SUV, the X1’s is a single glass panel that takes up two-thirds of the dashboard and shows both the infotainment screen and the gauges. It works wirelessly with the SiriusXM satellite radio app, CarPlay, and Android Auto. A Harman/Kardon sound system, a head-up display, and a 360-degree video system are all part of the Premium choice. A portable charging pad for smartphones is not required. Range, Charging, and Battery Life We looked at the X1 xDrive28i, which took 5.4 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph. The M35i is a little faster on our test track, hitting 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. Price and How to Choose The M35i’s performance promise is appealing, but we like the standard xDrive28i model better because it’s more challenging to drive. If you’re feeling giving, the extra money you can spend on the Premium package is well worth it. It comes with a panoramic sunroof, in-dash navigation, a head-up display, and other features.
