BMW X1 Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior, Specs & News

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BMW X1 Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior, Specs & News

FROM $63,400

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.

6.5L/100km (combined)
SUV
7 Speed Automatic
Premium Unleaded Petrol
Overview
Likes
Nimble and fun to drive
Perky three-cylinder engine note
Roomy for a small SUV
Dislikes
Mediocre real-world electric driving range
Thirsty once the battery is flat
Roof-mounted rear centre seatbelt

BMW X1 Reviews

EV
BMW X1 2026 review: xDrive25e | Audi Q3 rival tested
8.0/10
3 Sep 2026
LUXURY
BMW X1 2023 review: xDrive20i M Sport
7.8/10
21 Mar 2023
LUXURY
BMW X1 2023 review
8.3/10
10 Nov 2022
LUXURY
BMW X1 2020 review: xDrive 25i
7.3/10
10 Feb 2020
FAMILY
BMW X1 2019 review: xDrive25i
8.0/10
14 May 2019
LUXURY
BMW X1 xDrive25i 2018 review: snapshot
7.0/10
19 Apr 2018
LUXURY
BMW X1 sDrive20i 2018 review: snapshot
6.5/10
19 Apr 2018
LUXURY
BMW X1 sDrive18d 2018 review: snapshot
7.0/10
19 Apr 2018
LUXURY
BMW X1 sDrive18i 2018 review: snapshot
7.0/10
19 Apr 2018
LUXURY
BMW X1 2018 review
6.9/10
19 Apr 2018
LUXURY
BMW X1 2017 review: sDrive18d
7.5/10
9 Oct 2017
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BMW X1 Colours

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.

Alpine White
BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue metallic
Black Sapphire metallic
Cape York Green metallic
Dune Grey metallic
Fire Red metallic
Frozen Pure Grey metallic
M Portimao Blue metallic
Mineral White metallic
Night Dusk Blue
Space Silver metallic
Storm Bay metallic

BMW X1 FAQs

BMW X1 2011: Seats cracking

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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Downsizing from a ML350d?

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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Power chip for 2010 BMW X1

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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BMW X1 Interior

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.

BMW X1 Boot Space

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.

BMW X1 boot space

BMW X1 Accessories

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.

BMW X1 Engine

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.

BMW X1 Seats

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.

BMW X1 Speed

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.

BMW X1 Range

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.