BMW X1 F48 xDrive25i (ENG) - Test Drive and Review
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- Опубліковано 17 бер 2016
- BMW X1 F48 has a big advantage over the model it replaces: it looks nothing like the X1 E84. BMW is adamant that small, premium crossovers are what customers want. Judging by the competition (Mercedes GLA, Audi Q3) there really is a demand for this type of cars. The new BMW X1 looks less like the 1 Series, and more like the X3. And that's a good thing, because it almost justifies the price BMW will charge you for the X1.
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Great review as always. Loving your work, keep it up :)
great review Marek, thank you. regards from Cyprus
Thank you for providing the reviews in multiple languages. I enjoy the level of detail and candidness. Like any popular vehicle segment each manufacturer is overpricing them. This is not a Premium vehicle in the segment. Your site is go-to site for reviews. Continued success.
Another fantastic review! I like how you cover so many of the little details which in turn are important to somebody owning a new car for a good few years. I've noticed lately that some reviewers can be a bit suggestive in regards to what they might think about certain parts of a car. Whereas you just speak your mind and get straight to the point, which gives people a checklist of things to look out for if they are considering buying. That is why I subscribed to your channel such a long time ago and trust your advice. Keep up the good work!
+DRiVEandRiDE TV Thanks. Some people call me annoying and nitpicking because of that ;)
Great video. I own a 2018 X1 and love it. It's fun and practical to drive in the city or interstate. BMW for life!!
Dear Lisa, what engine do you have. If you have the 18i/d serie, is it fast enough for overtaking?
Thx in advance
We don't all think the same.
E84 is a lot more car with less cheap plastic.
E84 for me 👍
your English is Spot On !
I just bought a certified pre-owned 2016 X1 28i with M Sport package, 11,500 miles for $19,000 less than the original sticker price. I have never loved a car more! Buying a brand new car is a huge waste of money.
You should have moved your seat back, pushed the steering wheel forward, oh and taken an extra two seconds to find out where the lever is to lower the seat.
As I said in the review the seat is in its lowest position.
Hello Marek, I like the reviews You make, clearly and straight to the point. Keep up the nice work. How is the Inside noise of the X1 compare to the 218dA active Tourer on highway? Grtz
I don't take sound measurements, so it's down to my ears. I didn't notice anything out of ordinary in both cars in terms of how loud they are. Sure, they're no X5, but generally they are OK.
Great review! Thanks a lot! Your video helped me in my very complicated choice ;)
And what did you choose in the end? :)
BMW X1 20d sportline :) I think it's optimal price/quality ratio
All wheel drive is not just for off road might help save you in the wet, smaller is a substitute but when price is a factor and you love a BMW go the X 1 if you can afford more go up range
Beautiful colour
Wow...just found your channel. At first I thought you were Russian and was marveling at your English language ability...then you said you were Polish (or at least in Poland) so sorry for that. Thanks for the great review of the X1...and I love your sense of humor.
nice review... for anyone interested, I ended up getting a low km '13 X1, the price was right. I originally wanted the F48 newer model because they look better from certain angles, but from the back, they basically look the same and the cost difference is large. Also, realize that the E84 (
love the picnic table!
There are only a few crossovers that I 'get': C4 Cactus and Land Rover Evoque being good examples. They look cool and are different enough. For the price of an X1, you can get a 3-series touring. This is a no-brainer for me. Great review though, I like your work!
The 3 series touring is more cramped inside, less practical and slightly more expensive. So I don't think it's a no brainer.
pretty good job...but u deserve more subscribers.
+john doe Tell me about it ;)
To your last question: the logical brain screams a resounding no, and yet our heart overrules it.
tks what about the range evoque :}
Great review Marek ! What do you think about the less powerfuls diesel engines on the X1? What would be the minimum horsepower for you ?
+Saâd MARRAKCHI I wouldn't go below 20i. The 3 cylinder 18i is good for a MINI, but not for an SUV.
+Marek Drives Thank you (y) !
+Saâd MARRAKCHI Sorry, you meant diesels. 18d should be OK.
Great review. Can you please tell me which color is that ?
Thanks. It's probably gray mineral metallic. I know there's a blueish hue in some shots, but that's just filters in post-production.
EDC offers a real plus?
it looks good from the outside and 80% on the inside, but those front seats do NOT have very much adjustments as you say, thats not very good for an expensive car.
Thanks for the informative video. Could you please elaborate more on the xdrive system in an X1? How is it compared to the AWD systems on other premium German brands?
I am a weekend adventurer and I usually go up on snowy mountains twice a year. I am between an xdrive or an sdrive X1.
I have no reliable/comparable method of presenting AWD/4WD in action. I do not consider this to be an off road vehicle. That said I did drive though some mud (field road unfrozen after winter), and the car did not get stuck. However it was clear the X1 was out of its comfort zone. 50 metres more, and probably I would have to call for a tractor :)
IMO in most cases a good set of tires will get you further in real-life situations, than AWD. But I would not buy an X BMW with sDrive, just because it doesn't feel right.
Thanks again. I think I won't either:)
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as of today, nearly 2020, the X1 has very much depreciated and you can get a good 3 year old example for about 25.000€.
Since you mentioned the alternatives, could you help naming some of them?
To be honest, at the moment I am somewhere between Mazda CX-5 (I love the interior, although it might be a bit too big for me, but the CX-30 is too expensive since it's a new car), the Mazda 6 (because again, I love the interior, might be a bit too big for my needs, and you absolutely thrown that car to garbage in your review) and this X1. Which one would you choose? What other alternatives would you put on the table? Thank you!
Mazda6 doesn't make sense in 2.5L AT version. A 2.0 6MT is alright. I hate Mazda's infotainment system, but since we're all on our smartphones these days, this may not be a deal breaker. As for this X1 (used) I would look for a certified pre-owned car with as long warranty, as possible. I'm not saying it will go wrong, but if it will, BMW tends to be expensive, because of the badge.
Out of new cars that just came out, I would take the KIA XCeed for a test drive. It could be slightly cheaper, than the CX-30. In the 2nd hand market, it seems everyone is making crossovers, but finding an interesting one is a challenge. There should be massive discounts on the outgoing Mercedes GLA.
Question, How do you feel about it as a used option once all the depreciation had occurred? Used in the uk at the moment you can pick one up for around £15k on a 17 plate. Any thoughts? Thanks
Price aside, it's still awkwardly designed and it's lightyears behind in tech. I like the looks, but I had problems getting in and out of it, and that would be a dealbreaker for me. Also you don't get have the modern driver aids that you can find on an A Class Merc these days.
Great review ! i'm planning to buy this car but i'm really worried about the visibility of the information on the instrument cluster
because it is positioned too low and when i tested the car at the dealer i was not able to see the info. What is your opinion Marek ?
Thank you in advance
I didn't have problems in this car. How tall are you?
Thank you for the rapid reply ! i'm 1,76 m. What i noticed when i sat in the car and adjusted the seat to my best driving position is that i cannot see the bottom of the instrument cluster where the info is displayed. You noticed the same thing according to your review didn't you ?
Sorry, you're right. I had to go back and read the script. If this is what I said, then this is how it was.
Ok i see Hhh ! You do so many reviews it's normal to forget some points. Now it would be very kind if you could remember and tell me whether it was very annoying in everyday use or not. It is important ti me because this issue can make me not go for this car although i like it. Thanks
AFAIR the biggest annoyance for me was touching the steering wheel with my thighs. That I remember. Steering wheel obstructing the instrument cluster is something I don't recall, but if I mentioned it, it must have been a problem.
Did you get the chance to drive the X1 on a longer stint (100km or more)? If so, how did you find the seats? I've tried the car and really liked it. But I have some concerns about the front seats. I often do longer stints (250km or more) and I found the seats to be a bit narrow even if I'm a skinny guy. And during a quick testdrive this is hard to evaluate...
I took this for a weekend drive, so I did spend a couple of hours in these seats. As you probably noticed I'm not exactly skinny, and I didn't find these seats tight. Some bucket seats in sport cars are tight, but not these. I also have a bad back, so if a seat is bad, I can tell in about half an hour. Sometimes sooner. These seats were comfortable. Not best in class, but above average. I don't know what car you had for the test drive. Maybe you had a car with some sport seats option?
Thanks for the quick reply :) Well actually I can see that the car you tested was the sport line with the sport seats :). And I tested the same version. But since I'm skinnier than you I should be fine. Again, thanks a lot for your reply.
What colour is this? It looks great!
It's some sort of grey with a hint of iMovie filter :)
Great and useful review. I think my qashqai tekna is better equipped and less cheaper.
Your Qashqai rattles all the way. Very poor built quality, poor support, lots of stupid problems, Check specialized fora for more!
If you don't own a qashqai how you are so sure about the quality of the car?
I own the 1.6 dci. I really don't have any problems or malfunctions so far. I checked the forum for the 1.6 dci I didn't read any major issues. because I like cars I hope your next car to be up to your standards.
Non mechanical issues so far apart from problematic batteries and some odd CPU faults irrespective of engine. But overall built quality is below average and owners do a lot of DIY to fix them! Glad that that you have not experienced anything so far!
More Broll and voice overs than previous videos, I like it. To me SUV are not worth it , they are less fun to drive and less comfortable than the corresponding sedans. But if you want to show off your money this is the way, apparently .....
+Ottavianus Augustus Well actually, it (SUVs) makes for a good family vehicle with good cargo space while not looking as ugly as an estate/station-wagon.
Ive noticed with my BMW F30 I get best mileage when in Sport mode and worst when in ECO pro mode. Dont ask why
+Blackland I imagine it depends on your driving style. If you drive aggressively Eco Pro is only slowing you down, so you keep pressing harder. In Sport mode you'll be backing off yourself.
Also on the inside I can't see why this a premium car? It looks very cheap with the glossy black elements.
Sit in a new VW Tiguan, Seat Ateca and you will realise this X1 is more premium feeling with better quality materials that run through to the back (unlike Tiguan which has hard plastics everywhere). Like the Q3 it is a cut above the Tiguan, and way above Asian offerings.
What do you think of the LED headlights? I mean, are they powerful enough? Here in Finland, a car magazine always tests the headlights of test-driven cars, and the result seemed very weak. I currently drive an A4 with bi-xenon headlights, which are good in width but lack range, would you be able to compare the X1's LEDs to xenons?
Another thing: Many owners have reported quite heavy road noise in the cockpit. Did you notice anything worth mentioning, apart from the wind noise? I should probably take the X1 for a longer test drive to find out what kind of consumption I'm able to achieve. With my A4, I can easily average less than 4,5L/100km in normal road/highway driving.
Picking a small SUV, preferably a premium one, sure is difficult. I worry most about those above-mentioned things in the X1, while the Q3's center console looks kind of cheap and the GLA is too small.
Thanks in advance!
I rarely get to drive test cars in rural, dark areas late at night, preferably with some sporadic oncoming traffic to be able to establish how good the headlights are. I have no proper methodology or equipment to present findings of such tests. I could do a separate channel devoted solely to the headlights. So no, I cannot answer your question.
Road noise depends on a number of factors, including type surface the car is driven on, speed, tires, weather. There is also your perception resulting from acoustics of a given car. I don't recall the X1 being above/below average in this respect. That said, it's not noticeably better in this sphere, than KIA Sportage. Yes, it has better dynamics, but as a package it's not worth twice the price.
I know what you mean about choosing a premium compact crossover. Unless you're small enough to make this about convenience (my girlfriend liked X1 size), I'd probably go easy on the options, and choose an X3. I suspect new MINI Countryman is around the corner, so you could wait for that.
Thanks for the quick answer! We have quite rough roads here in Finland, so I'll skip the run flats, which usually tend to make cars louder. I test drove the new Tucson, which was surprisingly good compared to the X1, but the diesel models lack power. And since I drive a lot, I'm definitely going to pick a diesel model.
I also prefer manuals, so I'm not considering the X3, even knowing that the 8-speed ZF is great. I think it'll be a choice between the Mazda CX-5, which I haven't driven yet, and the X1. I need to look into the new Countryman, since I haven't thought of it as an option. Thanks again for the insights!
I saw the car and I set inside, it is really one of the most optimal cars by my thinking. It has just the right size, engines and style. However, all of that simply cannot justify the price of > 50k euros...it is simply rude.
+Milos Zikic The badge my freind
unless you are rational, then it completely makes sense
Milos Zikic burazeru, kosta oko 30 soma i jos ako hoces glupe dodatke poput parking senzora moraces da doplatis
the people who can afford a BMW x1 don't think about a Korean car they don't care the value for the money is much better, its al about the status, only the Audi Q3 is a competitor
It might be an old shoe but I preferred the old one and it had a proper drive bias (rear wheel drive). And the old one didn't look like all the others. As the new one have slightly better proportions you can easily mistaken it for a Nissan Qashqai or a Kia, or a Hyundai whatever... And that was a another good review :)
+Mario Kajin Not sure I could mistake it for a Qashqai, but you're onto something with Tucson comparison.
+Marek Drives And I also wrote the whatever thingy :)))
so many junk reviewers who speak lies non stop, you are a refreshing change
Thank you.
looking forward to your reviews on upcoming a class sedan and c class.
sTechBucket I agree one of the best on this model
yes
Why compare the X1 with similar offerings from Merecedes and Audi? There is no way after buying three BMWs in a row over a period of 10 years, that I'm suddenly going to take a risk and buy a Merc because it has an extra cup holder or something. I only want BMWs, and I don't care if Audi or Lexus or Merc make a better car in anyone's opinion, because it won't be a BMW.
What the hell is a boot and why is it throwing things around?
The boot is where you put things you want to carry in the car. In the US I believe they call it a trunk.
the X1 2.5 i is too expensive in Europe compared to US prices.
Everything is too expensive here compared to US :(
In Argentina, it cost USD 70.900 so yeah... not for me.
It is going to sell like hot cakes. A very good choice for your wife, mother, or daughter. value for money is all relative. If your main car is a 535i, E400 or similar and also own a sports car or convertible for the weekend. Then a cheap entry level X1 as a third car, run around grocery getter is a logical choice.
+Matthias Oldenburg Sure thing. I would think of it more as a second/third car in a wealthy family, than an entry premium model for an aspiring buyer.
Do you not like bmw?
The ergonomic fails you pointed out should be reason enough that nobody should buy this car in my opinion.
POS
Over priced and needs more improvement.
Can you test 20d with 190 HP, then talkiking about how cars are economic, or you just took more powerfull engine and talk bad things about this car...
beznadzieja, robić test po angielsku... Po co robic go po angielsku??? Przez to minus. Zawiedziony jestem
+hunterros1 Tu masz po polsku. ua-cam.com/video/KCgohSMFMOY/v-deo.html
A robię w dwóch językach po to, żeby na tym cokolwiek zarabiać.