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 Tesla Model 3 Comparison
BMW X1
Tesla Model 3
2024 BMW
X1
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2024 Tesla
Model 3
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LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
351 to 421 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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4 year
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MSRP
$60,400 - $90,900
$54,900 - $91,600
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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
- Impressive efficiency
- Much improved refinement
- Still sharply priced alongside rivals
Misses
- Camera-based parking is a step backwards
- Touch-based transmission selector is fiddly
- Where's the head-up display?
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)
- Enhanced Autopilot (+$5,100)
- Full Self Driving Capability (+$10,100)
- Interior Colour - Black & White (+$1,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
- Solid Paint (+$1,500)
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.
Pearl White Multi-Coat is standard, with the following finishes are optional:
- Solid Black ($1500)
- Deep Blue Metallic ($1500)
- Stealth Grey ($2300)
- Ultra Red ($2600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 233kW | 208kW - 461kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4400 - 5750 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 230Nm - 400Nm | 350Nm - 730Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11 | - | |
