8.4
2023 BMW X1 sDrive18i review
The new X1 has catapulted BMW from being a laggard in the segment to a leader, with the entry-level sDrive18i arguably the pick of the range.
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2022 BMW X1 vs 2024 Kia Niro Comparison
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8.4
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Based on the BMW X1 sDRIVE18i
Based on the Kia Niro EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
61L
287 to 439 km
42L
168 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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CarExpert's Take
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William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unintimidating to drive
- V2L capability
- Smartly packaged
Misses
- Interior a sea of gloss black plastic
- Up against some tough competition
- No surround-view camera
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
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- Premium Paint (+$520)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO MPFI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 1580 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 1.6L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3, DIESEL TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 100kW - 150kW | 77kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5000 | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 330Nm | 144Nm - 255Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 1750 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11 - 16.5 | 14 | |
