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
BMW X1 vs Renault Arkana Comparison
BMW X1
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2024 BMW
X1
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2024 Renault
Arkana
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8.3
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Based on the BMW X1 M35i xDRIVE
Based on the Renault Arkana ESPRIT ALPINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
351 to 421 km
50L
295 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$60,400 - $90,900
$41,000 - $45,000
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks sharp
- No price rises with more spec
- Impressive open road refinement
Misses
- DCT still clumsy off the line
- No hybrid option for Australia
- Back seat is a little cosy
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 (+$750)
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 on all bar the R.S. Line, with the following finishes a $750 option:
- Universal White
- Zanzibar Blue
- Metallic Black
- Metallic Grey
- Flame Red
- Valencia Orange (R.S. Line only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 1333 | |
| 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 | 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4400 - 5750 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 230Nm - 400Nm | 262Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 2250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11 | - | |
