Articles by Nikki Cousins

Nikki Cousins and Peter Anderson road test and review the BMW X5 M, with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

Nikki Cousins and Peter Anderson road test and review the 94Ah version of the 2017 BMW i3 REX, with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

Nikki Cousins and Peter Anderson road test and review the 2016 Mazda CX-5 Akera, with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

Nikki Cousins and Peter Anderson road test and review the Skoda Superb 140TDI diesel wagon, with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

Nikki Cousins and Peter Anderson road test and review the 2016 Jaguar F-Pace First Edition diesel with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

Nikki Cousins and Peter Anderson road test and review the 2016 CX-9 Touring FWD with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

Nikki Cousins and Peter Anderson road test and review the 2016 Kia Sorento SLi diesel with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

Nikki Cousins and Peter Anderson road test and review the Citroen C4 Cactus petrol manual, with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

Peter Anderson and Nikki Cousins review the Audi SQ5 Plus.

The new BMW X1 is the United Nations of small SUV's. Designed by an Australian and engineered in Germany; it has also negotiated with all key stakeholders to create a driving experience that keeps everyone at peace.While the X1 may be classed as a small SUV, a clever redesign for its second generation has helped it to pack a big punch for its category.We spent some time in the top-spec X1 xDrive25i to see if it cut the mustard.Plus: Joshua Dowling judges as the X1 xDrive25i goes head-to-head with the Lexus NX200tAlso: Check out our small SUV buying guideAnd you'll find anything BMW X1-related at our BMW X1 hub.At a glancePrice from: $59,900Warranty: 3yrs/ unlimited KMService interval: Condition basedSafety: 5 starsEngine: 2.0-litre 4-cyl, 170kW/350NmTransmission: 8-spd automatic, AWDThirst: 6.6L/100kmDimensions: 4439mm (L), 1821mm (W), 1598mm (H), 2670mm (WB)Spare: Run-flat tyres