8.3
2025 BMW X1 review
The last X1 was a strong seller, but not a class leader. The new model is a stronger package – and now has a proper performance option.
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Scott Collie
2024 BMW X1 vs 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Comparison
BMW X1
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
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2024 BMW
X1
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2023 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross
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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.
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8.3
7.7
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Based on the BMW X1 M35i xDRIVE
Based on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ASPIRE PHEV (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
351 to 421 km
45L - 63L
86 to 485 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
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$31,490 - $54,490
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Grown-up, spacious interior
- Packs a punch in a straight line
- Interior tech is mostly excellent
Misses
- Big price jump over xDrive20i
- Gets a bit busy over rough roads
- Interior technology can still be fiddly
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Confident on-road behaviour
- Spacious rear seats and boot
- Potential to be a bargain buy
Misses
- Old, uninviting interior
- Shortish EV-only range
- Thirsty when battery runs out
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
- Individual Metallic Paint (+$2,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,800)
- Metallic Paint (+$740)
- Pearlescent Paint (+$740)
- Prestige Paint (+$940)
Colours Available
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.
Solid White is standard, with the following finishes optional:
- White Diamond prestige
- Red Diamond prestige
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Titanium metallic
- Black pearlescent
- Lightning Blue pearlescent
These finishes cost $740 except for the prestige colours, which are $940.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 1499 - 2360 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.4L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 233kW | 94kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4400 - 5750 | 4500 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 230Nm - 400Nm | 199Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 2000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11 | 10 - 12 | |
