BMW · X1
X1
BMW's third-generation compact SUV (U11), sold in the UK with petrol and diesel mild hybrids, two plug-in hybrids and the 300 hp M35i, suited to families who want a premium SUV with a large boot.
- Body
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Mild hybrid, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid, Petrol
- Power
- 148–322 bhp
- Range
- 50–52 mi
- Boot
- –
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree the third-generation X1 is one of the most spacious and practical premium small SUVs, with a well-finished interior and a wide choice of engines. The common criticisms are a firm ride on poor roads, climate and infotainment controls moved into the touchscreen and high prices once optioned; Autocar also found the gearbox clunky and the steering woolly.
From autocar.co.uk, whatcar.com, autoexpress.co.uk, carwow.co.uk and parkers.co.uk
Specifications
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- Powertrain
- Mild hybrid, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid, Petrol
- Power
- 148–322 bhp
- 0–62 mph
- 5.4–8.9 s
- Top speed
- 118–155 mph
- Engine or motors
- sDrive20i 125 kW (170 hp) and xDrive23i 160 kW (218 hp) petrol mild hybrids; sDrive18d 110 kW (150 hp) diesel; xDrive23d 155 kW (211 hp) diesel mild hybrid; xDrive25e 180 kW (245 hp) and xDrive30e 240 kW (326 hp) plug-in hybrids; M35i xDrive 221 kW (300 hp); bhp converted from BMW's kW figures
- Torque
- 280 Nm (sDrive20i), 360 Nm (xDrive23i, sDrive18d), 400 Nm (xDrive23d, M35i), 477 Nm (plug-in hybrids)
- Gearbox
- 7-speed Steptronic dual-clutch automatic
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive (sDrive) or xDrive all-wheel drive
Range and charging
- Zero-emission range (WLTP)
- 50–52 miles
- Battery
- 14.2 kWh
- Economy (WLTP)
- 36.7–117.7 mpg
- Range detail
- WLTP electric range 47–52 miles (xDrive25e) and 47–50 miles (xDrive30e), depending on trim
- Charging
- Plug-in hybrids: 14.2 kWh battery, 11 kW AC charging
- Efficiency
- WLTP combined: 46.3–49.6 mpg (sDrive20i), 42.2–44.1 mpg (xDrive23i), 52.3–56.5 mpg (sDrive18d), 55.4–58.9 mpg (xDrive23d), 100.9–117.7 mpg (xDrive25e), 100.9–113 mpg (xDrive30e), 35.8–36.7 mpg (M35i)
Practicality
- Body
- SUV
- Seats
- 5
- Length
- 4,500 mm
- Width
- 1,845 mm
- Boot
- 540–1,600 litres (sDrive18d, M35i); 500–1,545 litres (mild hybrids); 490–1,495 litres (plug-in hybrids)
- Towing
- Up to 1,800 kg braked (sDrive20i)
- Size
- 4,500 mm long (4,505 mm M35i), 1,845 mm wide (2,104 mm with mirrors), 1,642 mm high; 2,692 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 1,625 kg (sDrive20i) to 1,935 kg (xDrive30e)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Up to 540 litres of boot space (1,600 litres folded)
- xDrive25e plug-in hybrid has up to 52 miles of WLTP electric range
- Diesel xDrive23d returns up to 58.9 mpg
Cons
- Plug-in hybrids' boot drops to 490 litres
- sDrive18d takes 8.9 seconds to reach 62 mph
- Plug-in hybrid top speeds are limited to 118–127 mph
Closest rivals
Model | Body | Powertrain | Power | Range | Boot | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 194–329 bhp | 74–75 mi | 620 l | 2022 | |
| SUV | Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 148–284 bhp | 38.2–40.7 mi | 620 l | Jan 2021 | |
| SUV | Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 147–283 bhp | 40–44 mi | 591 l | 2021 |
Sources
- bmw.co.uk/en/all-models/x-models/x1/bmw-x1-technical-data.html
- bmw.co.uk/en/all-models/x-models/x1/bmw-x1.html
- press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0395653EN_GB
- press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/attachment/T0395653EN_GB/575455
- press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0393974EN/the-all-new-bmw-x1-and-the-…
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