BMW X1 (2015 - 2021) Reviews, Pricing & Specs

So far so good! Very enjoyable driving the 2015 X1. Today I picked up a queen bed frame and it fit in the back. Drove into the city for an event and parking on the street was a breeze. Excellent headlights. It’s just slightly smaller than my former car, a 2007 RAV4, but so much of an upgrade in terms of style, comfort, luxury, and fun. There really isn’t a comparable car out there in terms of size and versatility. I also drove an Audi Q3 and hated it. The Honda HRV lacked luxury and features the BMW has. Mercedes GLA wasn’t as peppy. The panorama moonroof is awesome. Fantastic stereo. Only reason I don’t give it 5 stars is this one doesn’t have the iDrive system. Would recommend buying one that has it. But I can live without it since I’ve never had a car with that type of system. I bought this car with only 32k miles so hopefully regular maintenance will keep it going for a long time. Sep 20, 2023

Entry level BMW on a Mini Cooper Frame. Made with a lot of cheap plastic inside the engine bay, interior, and throughout the exterior. Doesnt ride smooth like a BMW should. Doesnt take bumps very well. It has plenty of power, but the ride is nothing like the X3, X5, and other higher end BMWS. But that is to be expected from their entry level vehicle. The seats are not very comfortable. The back seats are horrible and very short. They might suffice for a small child, but not an adult. The electronics are very outdated. older technology. Not to mention, it doesnt even offer Android Auto...cmon BMW, get with the times. All in all, the car has plenty of pep and is sort of sporty and not bad to drive. I also like the classic BMW look of the car, but the styling has not really kept up with more modern styles. At a less excessive price point I would feel much better about the value, but unfortunately, this car is way over-priced for what you get. There are many better options out there for the same money that will bring you a lot more bang for your buck!Nov 01, 2022

It is not for everyone, but it checked all of the boxes for me. It is basically a slightly more useful version of the hot hatch. The extra cargo space is a plus over vehicles like the VW GTI. The taller profile allows older people with creaking joints easier ingress and egress. The all-wheel xdrive model is quite good in snow, so in Utah it is a good ski car. And it is shorter than the more usual sized SUVs making loading things on a roof rack easier. Add to that fun driving dynamics and this is a great car for me. On the other hand, if you need to haul people long distances in the back seat you probably want the current generation X1 or X3 or a competitor. If good feedback from the steering wheel feels heavy to you, you may want to look elsewhere (including the new X1 that lacks some road feel but still steers very precisely). One last thing, this generation has many of the BMW quirks that seem to be going away in the newer models. It takes some getting used to how to set the cruise control, for example, or how to navigate the menus on the iDrive tech.Oct 10, 2020

Listen, the X1 is a great choice because of its safety ratings, reliability, gas efficiency (on ECO pro) and the quality of the drive. It actually has surprisingly good space and foldable seats for when you need to put stuff in the back, (my wife and I bought some furniture and we’re able to put a sofa in there). Also a 12 ft Christmas tree on a separate occasion, granted boxed, but even on the box it was big lol. To not write too much you cannot go wrong with one of these. Nice and spacious, and smooth drive overall. If you get one with the Harmon/Kardon sound system even better! And of course the premium package with the technology package with the bigger screen is the way to go. Up to date system for easy navigation, AppleCar play , full Bluetooth, also Spotify connect that shows full album artwork and everything making it cool and easy, this also works for Apple Music users. Listen, as long as you get a good one (not a lemon, salvage or reconstructed one) you will love the BMW X1 for sure.May 15, 2020