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 Seltos Comparison
BMW X1
Kia Seltos
2022 BMW
X1
vs
2024 Kia
Seltos
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
0.0
8.4
7.8
0.0
Based on the BMW X1 sDRIVE18i
Based on the Kia Seltos S (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
61L
287 to 439 km
50L
345 to 370 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$29,850 - $45,270
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CarExpert's Take
NA
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Drives sweetly
- Big and practical boot
- Front and rear USB connectivity
Misses
- Interior is built to a price
- Still no adaptive cruise control
- Intrusive safety tech
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
NA
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.
The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
- Mars Orange
- Pluton Blue*
- Snow White Pearl*
- Steel Grey*
- Gravity Grey*
- Fusion Black*
- Neptune Blue*
- Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
- Clear White & Fusion Black roof^
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO MPFI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3, DIESEL TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 100kW - 150kW | 110kW - 146kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5000 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 330Nm | 180Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 1750 | 1600 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11 - 16.5 | 10 - 12.5 | |
