Is this BMW's best electric SUV? BMW iX1 Full Review

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  • Опубліковано 29 тра 2024
  • Curious about the electrified version of the X1, the BMW iX1? Join us as Vicki Butler-Henderson takes a closer look.
    This all-electric SUV boasts a range of up to 300 miles, but will it deliver on its promises of speed and luxury, including features like Boost Mode? Stay tuned for Vicki's review, as she explores the performance and features of BMW's entry-level EV.
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    -- Chapters --
    00:00 - Introduction
    00:48 - Design & Exterior
    01:42 - Charging & Battery Performance
    02:10 - Boot Storage
    02:38 - Wheels & Tyre Talk
    03:11 - Interior Design & Features
    07:00 - DriverReviews
    07:41 - City Driving
    09:50 - Efficiency & Main Road Driving
    10:21 - Sport, Cornering & Boost Mode
    12:05 - Vicki's Verdict
    #BMW #iX1 #SUV #EV
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 120

  • @adienowed6366
    @adienowed6366 17 днів тому +12

    More touch screen tomfoolery to distract you from the all important task of keeping the thing on the road and avoiding hitting the guy in front.

  • @brianhaines5835
    @brianhaines5835 20 днів тому +11

    Fails to say put it into sport mode and recharge 5 minutes later.

  • @Truthbomb918
    @Truthbomb918 14 днів тому +9

    I hate touch screen controls in cars. Bring back knobs and buttons that are easy to use while driving

    • @paulmeynell8866
      @paulmeynell8866 13 днів тому +1

      But they require extra wiring!

    • @JP-cy1lw
      @JP-cy1lw День тому +2

      All BMWs have a knob in them.

  • @brightymcbrightface
    @brightymcbrightface 22 дні тому +3

    A welcome surprise to see Vicki Butler-Henderson and a flash back reminder of a Fifth Gear and Tiff Needell.
    I suggest all future videos, no matter the car, include VBH sideways and backing it in.

  • @ozbolli
    @ozbolli 25 днів тому +10

    I haven’t seen this chick on screen for over a decade but she is like a fine wine ain’t she.

    • @paulmeynell8866
      @paulmeynell8866 13 днів тому +1

      She once drove me out of the stadium at top gear live , really nice person.

    • @alanwayte432
      @alanwayte432 8 днів тому +1

      Chick what’s Chick got to do with it, it’s not 1985 in the real world Numpty

  • @jamesrichardson476
    @jamesrichardson476 7 днів тому +1

    BMWs aren't my thing, for all sorts of reasons, but I cannot believe that a car costing fifty grand or so doesn't have height adjustment on the seat belts. My last two cars - a Mazda Three and a Volvo V Forty - have both had adjustable belts and they were both pretty much entry level models. I'm six feet tall and my wife is just over five so it's a must have in any car that we use.

  • @paulineknight5583
    @paulineknight5583 17 днів тому +3

    I would not touch one with a barge pole if you brake down nothing works even warning lights won’t work

  • @alanwayte432
    @alanwayte432 8 днів тому +2

    Rotary controls gone, touchscreen insanity..it’s so dangerous having to take your eyes of the road, and cost cutting is ridiculous..no wonder they are losing sales

  • @christernordlander1354
    @christernordlander1354 15 днів тому

    What a great video and review! Fantastic music! And you rock!

  • @TheGodpharma
    @TheGodpharma Місяць тому +7

    Adding all the main extras takes the price very close to £70k!

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      @aymanoraby427 28 днів тому

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    • @JP-cy1lw
      @JP-cy1lw День тому

      The indicators usually cost that much on a BMW, that's why most don't have them.

  • @sobanoodlez9372
    @sobanoodlez9372 2 дні тому +1

    Aren't the 19" wheels less comfortable? Most reviews will tell you to use smaller wheels for more comfort with EV's 🤔

  • @user-cw9qn1nb2n
    @user-cw9qn1nb2n 14 днів тому +3

    All very well, but how long did you live with it for? A month? Two months? What! Only one day? Anyone can do that with an EV, before changing back to their good old ICE. It you really want to review an electric vehicle at least have the nous to do it after it has been your only transport for several weeks. Then you can tell us what it is REALLY like.

  • @user-fz8fy4zl1c
    @user-fz8fy4zl1c 12 днів тому +2

    Notice manufacturers are giving us less now for more money 😢

  • @metalman4141
    @metalman4141 20 днів тому +5

    Did you say electric ! No thanks especially a BMW.

  • @vp272
    @vp272 Місяць тому +7

    Love Vicki’s reviews and interesting points made that others don’t often pick up on

    • @TheHandyroo
      @TheHandyroo 2 дні тому

      Just plain ugly, worst BMW styling ever

  • @JP-cy1lw
    @JP-cy1lw День тому

    Has this BMW been fitted with direction indicators, or is it another expensive option?

  • @PatrickKelly-lz3pv
    @PatrickKelly-lz3pv 26 днів тому +1

    They have a knew mode for the discerning BMW driver to enjoy, when you need some grunt while overtaking they have installed South Pacific mode yes you guessed it its Happy torquey torquey happy torque

  • @markcherriman6136
    @markcherriman6136 22 дні тому +9

    No thanks I'll stick to my horse and cart .

    • @seantaylor9758
      @seantaylor9758 11 днів тому

      And I've got one on my farm and the horse is always pleased to see you. It is however terrifying going on the road where cars don't consider the animal.

  • @PeterMossUkulele
    @PeterMossUkulele Місяць тому

    It sounded very noisy in the cabin against the volume of your voice. I'm interested where your microphone was placed? - it sounded like you had a window lowered.

  • @garyneedham1282
    @garyneedham1282 17 днів тому +1

    Get a family of four with no off street parking and deadlines to meet to review these battery cars. The reviews always seem to be a single person out on a jolly with all the time in the world.

    • @paulmeynell8866
      @paulmeynell8866 13 днів тому

      If that’s you and you have a brain you won’t buy one. Personally I can’t ever imagine buying a house without parking.

  • @anchoragealaska3104
    @anchoragealaska3104 Місяць тому +5

    Vicki is great , EV's are not !!!

  • @Bin_it_or_Ben_it
    @Bin_it_or_Ben_it 26 днів тому +2

    Great review as ever Vicki

  • @anniecameron6794
    @anniecameron6794 22 дні тому

    Honestly drove the iconic5 and was ok with the steering expected the bmw xi to be miles ahead as the feel from my old x2 was superb i absolutely hated the x1 steering far to light honestly please try before you buy hope this helps

  • @phillipbarrigan8196
    @phillipbarrigan8196 8 днів тому

    Where are the curtains

  • @Mr11ESSE111
    @Mr11ESSE111 Місяць тому +3

    who buys this anyway!? some CEOs as third or fourth car in house

  • @DS-gm8en
    @DS-gm8en Місяць тому +1

    You are the best! 👍

  • @conradmilson6654
    @conradmilson6654 23 дні тому +1

    Shocking road tyre noise??

    • @paulharrison7761
      @paulharrison7761 12 днів тому +1

      That’s the sound of the battery degrading.

  • @simong6855
    @simong6855 17 днів тому

    No frunk , no deal 🤣

  • @VSS1
    @VSS1 Місяць тому +4

    Good car compared with the alternative electric cars in its segment. Shame it is front wheel drive.

    • @_TrueDesire_
      @_TrueDesire_ Місяць тому +1

      AWD is optional in the EV spec

  • @pipins3616
    @pipins3616 День тому

    Better with a clockwork engine and a big key

  • @bic1947
    @bic1947 16 днів тому +1

    It’s the front grill, it’s too big - it’s a front gorilla!!

  • @NOAHNuOokAanHuis
    @NOAHNuOokAanHuis 9 днів тому +1

    Crab

  • @boyo388
    @boyo388 25 днів тому +4

    Scrap

  • @paulharrison7761
    @paulharrison7761 12 днів тому +1

    An EV? Are you mad!

  • @tsmatthx2
    @tsmatthx2 13 днів тому

    Not getting 10-80 in 30min at home :)

  • @dadwold
    @dadwold 22 дні тому +4

    Its hideous...

  • @seantaylor9758
    @seantaylor9758 11 днів тому +1

    can't wait until all that software crashes.

  • @michaelgodbold6247
    @michaelgodbold6247 14 днів тому +1

    What idiots would want to buy a milk float??

  • @gordonyoung3668
    @gordonyoung3668 20 днів тому +2

    Chinese tyres to go with the Chinese battery, this is Fugly.

  • @XENONEZZ2
    @XENONEZZ2 Місяць тому

    I really appreciate your no -nonsense ''tell it like it is'' reviews.....looking forward to you getting your hands on the new Porsche Macan and Audi Q6 E-tron EV's....:-)

  • @thomasshepard6030
    @thomasshepard6030 19 днів тому +11

    Bollocks it’s bloody awful looking top of the range is £70 grand plus with a 150 miles per charge even less in winter with the lights on heater on rear screen heater on it will be lucky if it does 100 miles per charge

  • @seeunextteusday
    @seeunextteusday 6 днів тому

    Can i have a dozen while there on special offfer😂

  • @andrewnevermind4902
    @andrewnevermind4902 21 день тому +3

    An SUV with so much muck stuck on it that it needs a nose lift. What a monster of a pile of junk. EVs are just sh1te.

  • @mackadresse6095
    @mackadresse6095 25 днів тому +3

    The German car industry is doomed and this is another nail in the coffin...This car just make me vomit and after looking at the price list I am off for ever. Where is the elctricity coming from after we start the war with Russia and all our Young man are gone?

  • @Birmingham_racing
    @Birmingham_racing Місяць тому +1

    Only subscribing because of Vicki

  • @dodgywheelsandropeywiring5697
    @dodgywheelsandropeywiring5697 Місяць тому +6

    I can't stand SUV's (Stupid Ugly Vans) and the offerings from BMW are particularly hideous.🤮

    • @michaels3003
      @michaels3003 Місяць тому +1

      That is OK, but why are you compelled to watch videos about them? Maybe it’s time to see a qualified medical professional.

    • @dodgywheelsandropeywiring5697
      @dodgywheelsandropeywiring5697 Місяць тому

      @@michaels3003 Taking an interest in a review doesn't mean I have to like a car, Vicky is quite the legend in case you've been asleep the last 30 years and even a crap ugly car can have interesting features, doesn't make them pretty though does it? Lots of reasons, so perhaps it's you who requires help as you seem to be incredibly judgemental of others opinions that you do not even comprehend.

    • @kazz8588
      @kazz8588 Місяць тому +1

      Rude comment. Each to their own. You’re not a happy Chappy in real life, eh? I guess @michels3003 saying to seek qualified medical professional help is not too far off 😉.

    • @kazz8588
      @kazz8588 Місяць тому

      Ugh you’re even so attacky towards michaels3003. Why, man, why? Show some ❤ towards fellow commenters, bro! Save some of that negative tough talk for something that needs it, buddy… lots of ❤ , Kazz.

    • @dodgywheelsandropeywiring5697
      @dodgywheelsandropeywiring5697 Місяць тому

      @@kazz8588 Attacky? what have you been smoking?
      I defended my actions, that is the opposite of attack.

  • @peterrose3304
    @peterrose3304 25 днів тому +3

    Ugly car ,plus the hideous price and residual valve ,not for me

  • @paulmeynell8866
    @paulmeynell8866 13 днів тому

    That’s so funny , they need 10 seconds to prepare for boost😂😂😂 it also proves when you f****d up , it was pre meditated 😂😂😂
    Just get a Tesla , insanely fast all the time😎

  • @davidshimwell3660
    @davidshimwell3660 Місяць тому

    You do not need to go in to the screen to change the items mentioned, including heating and ventilation. Before reviewing the car try reading the manual. Had an X1 for a year and all can be changed by voice commands which actually work and safer than using buttons

    • @igormac88
      @igormac88 Місяць тому

      I got more distracted trying to remember the right voice commands than by just turning a knob.. or even going at the screen 😂

    • @davidshimwell3660
      @davidshimwell3660 Місяць тому

      @@igormac88 Strange, you just talk to it, turn the heating to 19c or I am cold, turn on heated seat Nothing to remember tell it what you want.

  • @colingaskell9571
    @colingaskell9571 17 днів тому +1

    Never ever battery electic cars. Never means Never
    White Elephants Of the future

  • @PierreDybman
    @PierreDybman Місяць тому +1

    One pedal driving is the real e-driving. The Chinese brands usually don't have it and it's so annoying. Driving a BMW i3 these days.

  • @derekmcfadyen127
    @derekmcfadyen127 7 днів тому +2

    No thankyou !

  • @Harrybollox
    @Harrybollox 9 днів тому

    When are the ‘luxury’ car manufactures going to a) catch up with Tesla and BYD when electric b) cost the same as the petrol and diesel variants were pre Covid. I.e not a gouging stupid price that is not mainstream sellable c) have a cabin that’s designed for humans, I.e levers and buttons , d) last as long as a Mazda. Hmm, I don’t think it’s going to happen, might have to glue a bmw badge on a decent Japanese car , as all that’s left is branding . I’m keeping my Mercedes as there’s no car that satisfies my aforementioned requirements from any luxury brand

  • @mandyrobinson8353
    @mandyrobinson8353 22 дні тому +1

    Nice to see VBH back her & Tiff made a great team, as for the hunk of Junk almost the worst car from BMW

  • @ObiePaddles
    @ObiePaddles Місяць тому

    Brilliant that you said 62 miles in 8 minutes. Easy to compare cars. 10-80 is good, BUT so many variables (battery size, efficiency, charge speed etc) it’s harder to compare.

  • @nickthegriffin
    @nickthegriffin 8 днів тому +1

    Massive heavy ev 😂 er no thanks id rather boil my head than blast £70k on a car thats worse than what i have now

  • @garysevern
    @garysevern Місяць тому +4

    So ugly imo. The car that is!

  • @wj5548
    @wj5548 Місяць тому +3

    Nice review, Vicki!
    What a great looking car!
    Next Friday, I’ll be collecting my brand new iX1 xdrive30 with M-package. Can’t wait 😃

    • @Iamthetoan
      @Iamthetoan Місяць тому +1

      Still have to wait until July -.-

  • @garethjones2125
    @garethjones2125 26 днів тому +4

    This is frankly overpriced rubbish.

  • @warrenraynor2801
    @warrenraynor2801 Місяць тому +1

    My X1 has kick plates on the front door sills - odd your one didn’t.

    • @andrewdoyle1772
      @andrewdoyle1772 Місяць тому

      It looks like a pretty basic model. Pretty basic sound system as well, the door panel speakers are blanked out here.

  • @mattjagger4360
    @mattjagger4360 Місяць тому

    Definitely getting better - if the recharge data is true that is. This is becoming more tolerable. However... what's with the slab front?? Come on design teams.

  • @paulm3538
    @paulm3538 Місяць тому +3

    God that’s ugly (the car) …

  • @RAl-rc7su
    @RAl-rc7su 3 дні тому

    Very beautiful car

  • @ChrisSmith-vd1hd
    @ChrisSmith-vd1hd 5 днів тому +1

    I've owned about seven BMWs, 3 series, 4 series X5s and an M4. They were great good looking cars, but this is one ugly looking vehicle !

  • @redacted629
    @redacted629 4 дні тому +1

    Thumbs down from me. Gadget filled, smart device that's like the rest, cost too much, too much dependency on electronics and ugly... unlike the ever so attractive VBH.

  • @josephgittos3787
    @josephgittos3787 Місяць тому +2

    This is why Tesla's sales are down its because other manufacturers have now caught up but make a better looking car inside and out, Tesla's are a very typical US looking cars were in Europe we have a very different taste. Yes other manufacturers haven't the charging points dotted around with the ease of use like teslas nut they are charging points around now they just need to make them better, to me these charging points need to be built in current petrol station more or build electric stations that also sell food and have a person in hand so any problems can then be reported asap and also someone there for any sillyness by other drivers to other peoples cars etc

    • @davidberan9612
      @davidberan9612 Місяць тому +1

      Precisely, Tesla's are ugly. That's also why Mercedes doesn't sell that well: ugly, but also expensive, so the Yanks can't be bothered. I personally am waiting until mid-next year with a new car purchase, maybe a bit later for when the new iX3 can be bought second-hand from the dealer. That will be a good-looking car!
      Or, maybe, the Q6 e-tron.

  • @thesilverfox135
    @thesilverfox135 Місяць тому +23

    It’s just ugly. BMW in my opinion have lost their way on styling.

    • @barriewilliams4526
      @barriewilliams4526 7 днів тому

      No, they're lost their way, full stop! Bloody milk float 🙃

  • @josecasasferrer
    @josecasasferrer День тому +1

    I dont like it

  • @JP-cy1lw
    @JP-cy1lw День тому

    Another heap of junk from the brand that was bottom of the J D Power survey. Ugly as hell, in keeping with the EV image and BMW driver image.

  • @whocares264
    @whocares264 8 днів тому

    not made to be an ev, front wheel drive, expensive why would anyone buy this ....the old i3 is so much better

  • @Growler57
    @Growler57 13 днів тому

    Why is she talking silly

  • @tsmatthx2
    @tsmatthx2 13 днів тому +1

    over, priced.

  • @captainchaos3053
    @captainchaos3053 20 днів тому +1

    Extreemly dark in the rear, just about enough leg room for a child. The paint finnish looks like its still not finnished the boot space is more like a glovebox. 300 miles of driving from a charge is only possible if you only ever travell downhill with the sails up. Cant adjust the headrest or the seatbelt. I personally rejected mine when it arrived.

  • @Jmcg1959
    @Jmcg1959 Місяць тому +6

    Ugly and 50 grand, ? What are BMW designers doing with the front of their cars,

    • @dtnjnq
      @dtnjnq Місяць тому +1

      A lot better looking than Tesla

    • @frankh.5732
      @frankh.5732 Місяць тому

      Ugly? WTF ?

    • @Jmcg1959
      @Jmcg1959 Місяць тому +1

      @@dtnjnq that’s not particularly high praise

  • @tsmatthx2
    @tsmatthx2 13 днів тому

    Why would you sit on the right side to drive....

    • @Richard-sl8we
      @Richard-sl8we 7 днів тому

      Because this is the UK.

    • @user-cw9qn1nb2n
      @user-cw9qn1nb2n 16 годин тому +1

      Because that's where the maker put the steering wheel. Not so easy from any other seat.

  • @philipclemoes9458
    @philipclemoes9458 8 днів тому +1

    Why do we need these horrible EV,s ?
    We have plenty of oil at the moment and climate alarmism is a big scam.

  • @alanbicknell7696
    @alanbicknell7696 17 днів тому +2

    It is an abysmally ugly car.

  • @stanbewick2685
    @stanbewick2685 19 днів тому +3

    Absolute load of rubbish. Steer well clear.