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 2022 Renault Captur Comparison
BMW X1
Renault Captur
2024 BMW
X1
vs
2022 Renault
Captur
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CarExpert Score
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8.3
7.9
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Based on the BMW X1 M35i xDRIVE
Based on the Renault Captur R.S. LINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
351 to 421 km
48L
317 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$60,400 - $90,900
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Surprisingly spacious interior
- Punchy turbocharged engine
- Long servicing intervals
Misses
- Fiddly transmission selector
- Jerky gearbox at low speeds
- Tyre noise remains an issue
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 (+$650)
- Two-tone Metallic Paint (+$1,000)
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.
The Renault Captur is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Smokey Blue
- Atacama Orange
- Flame Red
- Highland Grey
- Iron Blue
- Oyster Grey
- Pearl White
- Diamond Black
Every colour except for Diamond Black is available as a two-tone paint with a black roof.
For entry-level Life models, Smokey Blue solid paint is free, single-tone metallic paint costs $650, two-tone Smokey Blue solid paint costs $450 and two-tone metallic paint costs $1000.
For Life and Intens trims, single-tone and two-tone Smokey Blue is free, and single-tone and two-tone metallic paint cost $650.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 1332 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 233kW | 113kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4400 - 5750 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 230Nm - 400Nm | 270Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11 | 10.5 | |
