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Who is the BMW X1 a good car for?
What is the BMW X1 like to drive?
Is the BMW X1 a good car?
The BMW X1 is a sub-compact crossover from BMW and is one of the smallest SUV-like offerings in their current portfolio. First introduced in 2009, the X1 is now in its second generation, launched in 2015 and updated in 2019. With over 1.2-million examples of the second generation sold since its launch, the BMW X1 is immensely popular, and for good reason. It's reliable, stylish and practical for the smaller family.
Who is the BMW X1 a good car for?
Anyone looking to enter the world of BMW SUVs will gravitate towards the BMW X1. Styled to resemble many of its larger counterparts, the X1 exudes class and sophistication while showing that you have a fun and adventurous side as well.
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Is the BMW X1 a good first car?
Its compact size and easy controls make it a great first car for those that afford it. It provides a raised seating position and good visibility of the road and has numerous driver assistance systems to make traffic and parking a sinch.
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Is the BMW X1 a good family car?
While it looks like a large BMW SUV, the X1 is built on the same UKL2 platform that is shared with the X2 and MINI Countryman. As such, it doesn't have as much space as one would expect but families with young children will manage just fine. It has a 505-litre boot that is expandable to 1550-litres with the seats folded down.
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Is there a Hybrid BMW X1?
There is the BMW X1 xDrive25e model that features a PHEV hybrid system mated to a 1.5-litre petrol engine but this model was not made available locally.
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What’s it like to drive?
Former BMW owners may not appreciate the front-wheel-drive boas of the X1 but for the rest, the X1 will feel stable and secure on the road with good comfort levels and predictable road manners. Sportier models are not shy on power and even the entry-level X1 drives like a respectable luxury car.
Reviewer's opinion.
When receiving the test BMW X1, it was immediately noticeable how much more refined and softer the new X1 has become. It feels like a much bigger car inside, and has that refined new-generation BMW driving feel, helped by soft-touch materials. - AutoTrader
What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the BMW X1 like inside?
A variety of upholsteries and trims mean that the BMW X1 can be as stylish or as muted as you'd like, but you will not be disappointed with the finishes. Luxurious materials adorn the controls surfaces and the interior design of the X1 is modern and contemporary.
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Style
The X1 is an attractive machine with sporty pretensions, echoed by the carefully considered proportion and overhangs. Large BMW kidney grilles are flanked by LED headlights with sharp angles that flow into the side swage lines. The rear is strong and purposeful with horizontal elements creating the impression of width with sports models sporting twin exit exhaust pipes.
Tech features
- LED fog lights
- LED headlights
- Intelligent emergency calling
- ConnectedDrive Services
- Real-Time Traffic Information
- Navigation
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest BMW X1?
Prices for the BMW X1 start from as little as R645 934 for the BMW X1 sDrive18i and tops out with the BMW X1 sDrive20d M Sport at a cost of R767 592. This is before options which can see several thousand Rand added to this cost price.
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How much does it cost?
| Model | Price |
| BMW X1 sDrive18i | R645 934 |
| BMW X1 sDrive18i xLine | R672 934 |
| BMW X1 sDrive18d | R679 582 |
| BMW X1 sDrive18i M Sport | R689 134 |
| BMW X1 sDrive20i | R692 952 |
| BMW X1 sDrive18d xLine | R706 582 |
| BMW X1 sDrive20i xLine | R719 952 |
| BMW X1 sDrive18d M Sport | R722 782 |
| BMW X1 sDrive20d | R724 392 |
| BMW X1 sDrive20i M Sport | R736 152 |
| BMW X1 sDrive20d xLine | R751 392 |
| BMW X1 sDrive20d M Sport | R767 592 |
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