The third-generation BMW X1 has evolved into a highly competitive and well-rounded premium compact SUV, offering a compelling value proposition that rivals its larger siblings and makes it a strong contender for first-time luxury car buyers.
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BMW or BMW as the Germans like to call
it has always been an aspirational
brand. Petro heads like you and me have
longed to own one. But that hefty price
tag has been a barrier. That's why in
2009, BMW launched the first gen X1 as
the entry point to their SUV lineup and
made it significantly more accessible as
compared to the rest of their offerings.
But it came at the cost of features,
power, and let's be honest, styling. But
buyers embraced it, and the model turned
out to be a global success. So spurred
on by the demand, BMW launched a second
gen X1 in 2015,
which was based on the Mini Countryman,
but it was a major step up in space,
tech, and refinement. Now with a third
gen X1, the value proposition is
stronger than ever. So strong, in fact,
that it makes more sense to opt for the
X1 over its bigger sibling, the X3. And
buyers across the globe are thinking the
same thing. Because between 2022 and
2024, BMW sold over 1.06 06 million
units of the X1 globally. In fact, it
was the highest selling BMW model in
countries like the US and Belgium in
2024. So, in this video, we're asking
the big question. Is the new X1 finally
worthy of that BMW badge, or is it just
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For me, the X5 has always been the best
BMW SUV in the portfolio, and the new X1
shares a lot of design cues with it, but
shrunken down. Up front, you get the
iconic wide kidney grills that's upright
and squared off. The headlamps are
slimmer and sharper and feature the
signature BMW LED TRLs. The front
bumpers are sculpted and gives it a
planted and confident look. Now, the
model we have here is the X drive 20i
with the M Sport package, meaning you
get sportier bumpers, a larger 20-in
wheels, and subtle M badging throughout.
At the sides, the resemblance to the X5
continues, especially with a shoulder
line that runs from the front of the car
all the way to the rear. With the M
Sport package, you also get bodycoled
side skirts. At the back, the design is
clean but bold, much like the X5. Here
you get C-shaped LED taillights that
wrap around the body, a sculpted
tailgate, and dual exhaust trims that's
integrated into the body. Overall, it is
compact, but it definitely doesn't look
Yes, like we mentioned before, the X1
does share its underpinnings with the
Mini Countryman, but here's the thing.
BMW has tweaked enough, especially with
the chassis, to make it distinctly their
own. So, why don't we go and test it out?
out? [Music]
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So, how does it drive?
Well, the key word here is refinement.
See, it is a compact SUV, so it doesn't
get a 3 L turbocharged engine from the
X5. What it does get is a 2 L
turbocharged engine that makes about 241
horsepower and around about 300 Nm of
torque, which is more than sufficient
for city driving and cruising on the
it isn't that aggressive. It is linear
and again refined.
Where the X1 really shines is in how
planted it feels. You can just
confidently chuck it around a corner
and make sure that you're having a lot
of fun. See that X drive all-wheel drive
system adds a layer of
shoreootedness to your drive.
And the suspension does a really good
job making you feel comfortable and
soaking up the bumps
when you're on patchy roads. You don't
get the X3 levels of power or the
X5 levels of comfort,
but it does deliver the right amount of engagement.
