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About the BMW X1
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2023 BMW X1 is classified as a 4 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the U11 generation, starting from $58,700 MLRP for the sDRIVE18i and topping out at $88,300 for the M35i xDRIVE.
There are 4 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2023. The X1 is built in Germany and is available with 1.5L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 7 Speed Auto Dual Clutch transmission with the drive sent to FWD. The X1 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
BMW X1 Rating
Mitsubishi ASX
Entry-level
Audi RSQ3
Best in class
Overall rating
8.4
7.3
8.6
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2023 BMW X1 Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| sDRIVE18i | $58,700 | $58,700 |
| xDRIVE20i | $68,400 | $68,400 |
| xDRIVE20i M SPORT | $71,300 | $71,300 |
| M35i xDRIVE | $88,300 | $88,300 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 BMW X1 Dimensions
1642mm
1845mm
4500mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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It has 540L of boot space, expanding to 1600L with the second row folded.
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2023 BMW X1 Safety Rating
The new 2023 BMW X1 has yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Safe exit warning
- Traffic sign recognition
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Surround-view camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
2023 BMW X1 Fuel Economy
The 2023 BMW X1 uses 6.5L/100km on the combined cycle in sDrive18i guise, and 7.4L/100km in the xDrive20i.
| BMW X1 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| M35i xDRIVE | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 7.8 |
| sDRIVE18i | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 6.5 |
| xDRIVE20i | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 7.2 |
| xDRIVE20i M SPORT | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 7.2 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a BMW X1?
All BMW X1’s need servicing every 0 Months months or 0,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2023 BMW X1 drive?
Our expert take on BMW X1 drivability.
The 2023 BMW X1 sDrive18i uses a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine producing 115kWof power and 230Nm of torque.
Power is sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. BMW claims a 0-100km/h time of 9.0 seconds.
The X1 xDrive20i uses a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 150kW and 300Nm of torque.
It features a seven-speed dual-clutch auto and all-wheel drive, and has a claimed 0-100km/h time of 7.4 seconds.
2023 BMW X1 Options
Options list for the BMW X1
You can find more details on all the options and inclusions across the BMW X1 variants on the official website, and within the official BMW X1 specifications page.
2023 BMW X1 Colours
What colours are available for the BMW X1
The 2023 BMW X1 comes standard in non-metallic Alpine White, with a range of metallic finishes costing an extra $1800 or coming free as part of the Enhancement pack:
- Black Sapphire
- Phytonic Blue
- M Portimao Blue
- Sanremo Green
- Cape York Green
- Utah Orange
BMW Individual Storm Bay is a $2500 option, or $700 if you specify your X1 with the Enhancement pack.
2023 BMW X1 Warranty
BMW has finally made the shift to a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty in Australia, meaning its coverage now aligns with what’s on offer at its luxury rivals.
Maintenance is required every 12 months or 20,000 kilometres in the X1, and a five-year ‘Basic’ service plan will set you back $1800.
BMW X1 FAQs
The cheapest BMW X1 is the sDRIVE18i that starts from $58,700.
The most expensive BMW X1 is the M35i xDRIVE that starts from $88,300.
The best towing capacity of a BMW X1 is 2000Kg offered by the following variants
- xDRIVE20i
- xDRIVE20i M SPORT
The largest BMW X1 is the xDRIVE20i which measures 1845mm wide, 4500mm in length and sits 1642mm tall.
The most powerful BMW X1 is the M35i xDRIVE which has 233kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection engine.
The BMW X1 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW X1 is the M35i xDRIVE which weighs 2240 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW X1 uses premium unleaded petrol.