The 2009-2015 E84 X1 was BMW’s first small SUV/crossover, based on the E91 3 Series Touring platform, in four or six-cylinder engine and and rear-drive or all-wheel drive configurations. A big success, over 820,000 were sold.
The second-gen, F48 X1 switched to the transverse-engined UKL2 platform offering front-wheel or AWD. Far roomier as a result, it shares much with smaller BMWs like the 1 Series, 2 Series and Mini Countryman, taking on the Volvo XC40, Mercedes GLA, Lexus UX, Jaguar E-Pace and Audi Q3.
The cheapest grade starts from $63,400, rising to $94,700 for the most expensive version.
The 2026 BMW X1 line-up, depending on the variant, is available in Alpine White, Black Sapphire metallic, Mineral White metallic, Cape York Green metallic, Space Silver metallic, Fire Red metallic, Dune Grey metallic, Night Dusk Blue, Storm Bay metallic, Frozen Pure Grey metallic, M Portimao Blue metallic, and BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue metallic exterior paint colours.
Owners can also select from a series of BMW Individual special request paints as an optional extra.
Inside there are a series of synthetic and genuine leather upholstery options, as well as interior trim finishes.
I presume the seats are leather. Leather needs regular maintenance with cleaner and conditioner to keep it supple and prevent it from drying out and cracking. You can buy leather conditioner at all major auto outlets.
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The GLA is actually my favourite of all the baby Mercedes-Benz models and I reckon it should suit her fine. It gets The Tick from me.
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We haven't had any experience with the chip you refer to, but have had some with other chips that have been offered here in the past. Yes they can work, but they do so by taking the engine calibration closer to the edge than the carmaker would dare do with safety. In my view they would clearly affect the warranty.
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The 2026 BMW X1 comes with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.7-inch touchscreen multimedia system across the line-up.
Other standard interior features include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charger, a six-speaker sound system and a head-up display.
The 2026 BMW X1 sDrive20i and M35i xDrive offer 540L of boot space, which expands out to 1600L with the rear seats folded.
The X1 xDrive25e offers 490L of boot space due to the high-voltage battery placement. With the rear seats folded there is 1495L of boot space.
The 2026 BMW X1 sDrive20i comes standard with adaptive LED headlights, a power tailgate, head-up display, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, 10.7-inch touchscreen multimedia system, wireless phone charger, dual-zone climate control, synthetic leather upholstery, as well as heated and electric front seats.
Stepping up to the X1 xDrive25e not only brings the plug-in hybrid powertrain, but also the M Sport package and 19-inch alloy wheels as standard.
The top-spec X1 M35i xDrive comes with a quad exhaust set-up, large brakes, black mirror caps, an M Sport steering wheel with 12 o’clock marker, as well as M Sport seats.
The 2026 BMW X1 sDrive20i is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine which is augmented with a 48V mild-hybrid system. Total system outputs are 125kW and 280Nm.
The X1 xDrive25e also comes with a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine but receives an 80kW electric motor on the rear axle. Total system outputs are 180kW and 477Nm.
The flagship X1 M35i xDrive is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 221kW and 400Nm.
The 2026 BMW X1 comes with a five-seat configuration as standard.
A number of synthetic and genuine leather upholstery options are available in different colours.
All versions of the X1 now come with heated front seats that also have electric adjustment and memory.
The 2026 BMW X1 sDrive20i is claimed to do the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.3 seconds and has a top speed of 216km/h.
The X1 xDrive25 is claimed to do the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.8 seconds and has a top speed of 190km/h, although that drops to 140km/h when using electric power only.
The X1 M35i xDrive is claimed to do the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.4 seconds and has a top speed of 250km/h.
The 2026 BMW X1 sDrive20i is claimed to consume 6.1L/100km on the combined cycle, according to ADR 81/02 testing. It has a 54L fuel tank and this allows for a theoretical range of up to 885km.
The X1 xDrive25e offers up to 86km of WLTP-claimed electric range and consumes 3.3L/100km on the combined cycle. It has a 47L fuel tank and this allows for a theoretical range of up to 1424km.
Lastly, the X1 M35i xDrive is claimed to consume 8.3L/100km, according to WLTP testing. It has a 54L fuel tank and this allows for a theoretical range of up to 650km.
All X1 variants require a minimum of 95 RON premium unleaded petrol.