We Like The New X1, But Avoid This Model (BMW X1 2023 Review: xDrive20i M Sport)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 พ.ค. 2024
- We test the new BMW X1 xDrive20i M Sport, which is the most expensive way to spec an X1 until the iX1 arrives - and we find the cheaper base model is better.
The BMW X1 is a small luxury SUV that has just been renewed for a third generation. It is available with a range of petrol engines or fully electric power in the iX1. We have already tested the base model X1 sDrive18i three-cylinder (and liked it), but you don’t get quite the same pleasure from the X1 xDrive20i M Sport, as Chasing Cars deputy editor Curt Dupriez identifies.
The BMW X1 competes with the Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Jaguar E-Pace, Lexus NX, Range Rover Evoque, Volvo XC40 and other small luxury crossovers.
As always, we don’t accept advertising from car manufacturers, and we’re powered by Budget Direct - so this is an independent, honest review of the BMW X1.
Time codes:
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Price & Specs
1:23 - X1 Dimensions
2:00 - Design
2:30 - Interior & Tech
5:35 - Back Seats
6:04 - Boot & Cargo Space
6:21 - Running Costs
6:55 - Driving Dynamics
10:26 - Should You Buy The X1?
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We think the entry X1 grade (plus enhancement pack) offers much better value, and is more comfortable. Review: th-cam.com/video/Slvmbp783wU/w-d-xo.html
"Might not look quite as pretty as the old x1" 🤣 The old x1 was a pig, this is actually a good looking car!
Well, design is subjective of course.
@@chasingcars Of course. I'll be honest tho, it feels to me like its almost universally accepted that the X1 has always been the ugly duckling of the bwm line up, and to everyones suprise that has changed with this latest generation.... Don't tell me that I've been in my own little echo chamber and this isn't the universal consensus I thought it was cos I won't believe you! 😉
Design is purely subjective,
Bonjour, ce modèle en xdrive20i n'existe pas en France mais en sdrivei20 seulement,les performances sont identiques à votre avis ?
Is the sport model faster from 0 to 60. Why not the 10 sec boost in the regular model?
I really don't understand how, for all car manufacturers, the "doesn't kill pedestrians and cyclists" feature is a premium add on a package. For a vehicle weighing 1800kg (2000 kg as an EV) being able to see, stop and swerve to avoid the driver being charged with "causing death by careless driving" would seem mandatory. Maybe governments should mandate it the way they had to do with airbags and ABS
Base version has no adaptive & paddle shift ? Bummer
Great review mate, nice insights.
We are in the market for a new car and the list is getting smaller. Currently have the BMW X1, 3 series and Merc C300……
I've ordered one. 5+ month wait. Went the base engine with all the packs. Avoids luxury car tax... Just.
@@TheMikehaz that’s the bit that is hard to believe, the xxx months wait. We understand there will be a delay, no matter what car we buy. Our last Merc was almost 7 months wait…….
@@TheMikehaz me too mate, i had the test drvive with 18i and i think the power is enough for daily drive. can't spend more for this toy lol
C300 is over 100k. If you want a car, the 3 series is far superior, even with the 320i
@@andrew22334455 true mate, just ordered the 340. Get it in August….
18i is way too slow, 20i is acceptable performance (but not fast). The Cupra Ateca and Formentor that I also test drove had nicer performance but I disliked the interiors and infotainment.
I think the real sweet point is not 18i nor 20i M Sport. The sweet spot is base 20i with the X-Line package. Surprisingly it looks much better than the M Sport body kit. It has softer riding 19s that still look very good.
I think xDrive20i, enhancement pack, mocha leather and storm grey are what I will go for. Oyster looks fantastic but constantly cleaning off blue jean stains is too much effort.
FWD 20i will not be in Australia until mid 2023.
I was undecided between X3 and X3 xdrive30i because next week I gotta go to the dealership after this video and the comments below I made up my mind and I'll pick X3.
19 inch M Sport rims would ensure a better ride than the 20” BMW individual and look better anyway I think.
I dind't like the 19 inch selection available when I ordered mine. As I mentioned (above) I don't like the packs that BMW have moved to. The individul selections are a much better customer experience in my opinion.
We just ordered that 1.8i.
We test drove both size engines and felt the 1.8i had plenty of power. We also ordered the enhancement pack and upgraded the wheels to 19inch.
We have to wait about 7 months for delivery but looking forward to it.
Did you get it yet?
@@da_great_mogul no it hasn't arrived as yet. We are hoping to have it arrive next month.
I ordered the 2.0l back in November and expect a delivery of the end of March. I deliberately DIDN'T buy the M-Sport package, as this simply isn't a sporty car. It will be sitting next to an M140i and Megane RS, (plus the bikes) so it doens't need to be.
I got the premium pack and the 20 inch wheels, but what I don't like now is the one pack option that BMW has moved to as opposed to ticking the exact options I wanted. I would like to have had the paddle option on the steering wheel but as I didn't get the M-Sport pack (which looks back in my opinion) I couldn't get that or the adaptive suspension.
I am looking forward to it arriving in Utah Orange with the Mocha LEATHER not sensatek which is getting all the press, but it is in no way a sports car. It should be nice but the iDrive controller missing is a bummer. Incidentally it is not called iDrive 8 in these. It is BMW's 8th generation driver interface.
I"ll give a report when it finally arrives 🙂
iDrive 8 is unbearable imo. No physical buttons, no rotary controller, trying to switch radio stations, heating controls, lane departure, seat heating, everything else while driving is a pain. Dont ask me to use voice control...no interest in talking to my cars. The centre floating console has a usless storage compartment and it opens up the wrong way for right hand drive cars. Also , you need to be a contortionist to retrieve anything from the underneath of the console. Had an iX1 for 3months....had to give it back , couldnt put up with it. C'mon BMW, bring back the idrive7 and the rotary dial
What’s the difference between this model and the us model of xdrive 28i
the 28i has more power
the US and Canada 28i have 241 hp and 295 lbs torque
Me gusta Bmw
I would like a spare wheel. The centre console looks odd.
of all the x1 videos i see on TH-cam, so far only the US (where I live), Chile and South Africa comes with the spare tire as standard. Here in the US, all the tire options indicate as NON RFT tires... and 2 of the US reviewers say BMW is moving away from RFT due to complaints from owners about it being too noisy.
@@hawaiiguy1 That's true, I talked to the dealer, X1's tyre is not the RFT one. I will buy a spare wheel too. Just in case in the centre of Australia you know...
@@mmjj1182 Me thinking the same thing, but where can we keep the spare tyre? The sales advised there is no enough room under the traditional boot floor.
Me thinking the same thing, but where can we keep the spare tyre? The sales advised there is no enough room under the traditional boot floor.
We can buy a bag and put in boot…
Test drove this spec for an hour or so recently. Despite being a newer design than our 2017 G01 X3 30D, it feels downmarket for over $70k on road. Part time AWD is never a good thing compared to the X3's full time AWD with its variable rear bias. The X1 is hardly quick. Our X3 has more than double the torque at 620Nm, with a 0-100 sprint a full 2 seconds faster. The diesel X3 is good for sub 6L/100Km on the highway although the higher price of diesel remains an issue, The new X1's front sports seats are too tight for a typical Aussie and the lack of available lumbar adjustment was a deal killer, along with deletion of the iDrive controller. I find I rarely use the X3's touch screen as there is always a button or controller alternative for any action. None of this matters to BMW as they will sell every one they can get, despite the 4-6 month current wait time.
It's not reasonable at all to expect an entry level priced BMW to match up to a premium priced BMW. They're not competing for the same buyers especially when you consider budget. You got yours in 2017 and prices have moved up significantly. You're looking at $110k driveaway for an X3 30D these days and an X1 is around $40k less driveaway so you should not expect it to match up in terms of engine performance and other areas - it's not surprising at all that it doesn't match up on speed - it's not supposed to. High performance goes to their premium priced vehicles not the entry level.
I test drove it also and being 6'2" I found the seats very comfortable and not tight at all (and I'm no string bean).
You don't really need the iDrive controller either as the voice commands worked pretty well. It's a bit of paradigm shift to switch to voice commands but given they might be changing the laws soon relating to using infotainment screens while operating a motor vehicle it might be better to learn to use voice control instead of iDrive. I speak quite clearly so I'm not sure if voice commands work well for everyone especially the Scottish.
@@prosserd Agree X1 and X3 are in different price segments, although now much closer in space and load capacity. The X3 has a wide range of voice commands, but to use them the entertainment system gets muted. Not viable if you love your music, are talking to a passenger, are on a phone call, listening to the news, the baby is sleeping or the kids are arguing . Programmable buttons are simpler and non intrusive. If the law prohibits using the BMW's touch screen, as it does a mobile phone screen even for music or navigation, I guess BMW will have to revert to an iDrive controller.
Why not get the iX3? Most say it's the best version of the X3. I have one on order
@@prosserd😂remember the humorous video: freedom!
Shame australian buyers aren’t getting the option to choose the high gloss black front grille like the european and US market.
I’m glad I’ve ordered the Vernasca oyster interior coz the all black interior doesn’t look that good at all
Also seems like the factory can’t keep up with demand. My order X1 20i Msport was scheduled to go into production line in November, then pushed back to December and now was informed it will be a January built at earliest.
Black grille option is coming soon. Oyster interior is great - good choice.
@@chasingcars thanks for the heads up!! I’ll contact my dealership as my car hasn’t been built yet! Never thought a delay would ended up being a good thing ;)
Why no ventilated/cooled seats ?
Definitely an oversight -- more relevant for Australia than heating, IMO.
@@chasingcars just like Hawaii, we only get the heated seats/steering wheel.
@@hawaiiguy1😂
Good reviewer, no longer trying to crack silly jokes.
I'm in the States and just drove one. Feels cheap inside (Lots of plastic) and what were they thinking with those TINY cruise control buttons on the steering wheel? My Audis (A6 TDI) have that on a stalk (Much easier rather than fiddling with a tiny plastic switch). On the plus side, I would buy it for the professional driver assistance package. The lane assist works much better on an X5 I drove and keeps you centered. The current generation of lane keep assist in BMW is horrible where KIA is excels in camera technology,. The professional package is pretty sweet. Does anyone know if the part time AWD is as good in the snow? I do a ton of snow driving and need the absolute best coming from Audi. Also, the video did not mention ground clearance. I think it is slightly higher but if you buy an SUV it should be!
Funny you say that, because the one thing that almost every reviewer has said is that the interiors are really high quality with decent plastics. I have a 5 and my girlfriend has 2022 1 series and I was really surprised at how nice the 1 was inside....
So why avoid this model?
The large wheels significantly degrade the ride; the adaptive dampers don’t help with that; and the performance gain isn’t enough to choose the 20i over the excellent 18i
I ordered an ix1 in the UK and went for the lower end model there too. You end up paying a lot of money for nothing but a pair of wheels which make urban driving feel even worse, and on an EV tangibly reduce mileage.
Interesting the the majority of European reviews compare the 19 and 20 inch wheels as identical in ride quality.
I think the iX1 is probably the one to get. 5.6 0-100. FBT exempt on novated leases. No brainer
It is over the LCT threshold, so no FBT exemption. Sorry.
@@michaelkao2094 No it’s not. I’ve got one on order. Mineral white xline+ 20” wheels coming in at around 88000. Keep in mind LCT doesn’t include onroads. RRP is 82,900 before negotiating…. Check the whirlpool forum threads and you’ll see literally everyone has theirs under LCT even with options.
@@videos1332 LCT applies to dealer's delivery. So yeah, you have to negotiate dealers delivery down to $84916 in total.
@@michaelkao2094 yeah which is easy done. My contract has no dealer delivery and no LCT. I would encourage you to ask your dealer for the same. Or at least reduced.
@@videos1332 you are right! Thanks for the info! I upgraded my X1 18i to iX1. Turned out with the FBT exemption, I will be saving $300/month out of pocket expenses! Got Cape York Green X-line with oyster interior with eucalyptus wood trim!
M Sport steering wheels are always larger than the usual. No reason why they can’t fit to the average size hands esp for woman drivers who must be a big target market for this car
M Sport steering wheels weren't large/thick until the modern era.
Model Y for me. No servicing no petrol.
Fair enough, though all cars need servicing. Perhaps you mean powertrain-wise.
you will be lucky if your car spends more time with you than in service centre :DD (model Y, its literally in the name "Whyyyy")
If you can put up with the outdated jelly bean look.
I will never buy a Beemer again. Poor reliability, constant surprises that lights up the dashboard like a Christmas tree and poor resale value and most importantly the crappy service centres of BMW Australia
In all honesty we have had the exact opposite experience. We do a lot of kms ever year but we have a 2022 BMW that has been great, as well as an older 5 series that has nearly 500k on of trouble free mileage on the clock, and a 3 series that has done almost 300k of (relatively) trouble free mileage...
As long we've kept our cars well maintained they've just gone on and on, but I guess not everyone is as lucky!
Was it your first European vehicle?
Try Mercedes and repost what you wrote. To me, bmw service is better than Porsche, Toyota and Mercedes.
BMWs have been great and very reliable for me and I’ve just ordered another. Try Land Rover and Mercedes if you really want to experience the terrible reliability and customer service I had 🤬.
@@zippy441 500k or 50k? Hard to imagine any car can run half a million kms “trouble free”…
@@Anonymous-vh9tc 500k, when I say trouble free it has never actually broken down on us, although we have had to change certain bits and peices at service etc. The most expensive job to date was clutch, the most annoying is dpf that has had to be professionally cleaned a few times and there a slight oil leak somewhere now, so I am having to top up about 500ml between services. I guess no car is completely trouble free, but considering the mileage it's done I have to say it's been an excellent car.
BMW the ultimate headache machines,! my 2016 X1 with 62,000 already took me for a ride in my pockets! one thing after another, a bad injector, a bad valvetronic motor all around $1200 to replace , the plastic valve cover leaks oil into manifold $1400 and now the bottom plastic oil pan leaking $$$, sunroof liner falled down, And my 2013 x5 with bad valvetronic motor $1200 replacement bad engineering for the replacement deep inside the engine, My fwd lh and rh suspension rattling noise like ridding over the board walk, replacement $900 the FRM module lost all electrical no windows, no lights no car movement is ridiculous not even a YUGO will do that .. $300 to reprogram
These car are CRAP not the same any more i'm getting ribbed of both my wifes x1 and my X5 they just spend more time in the shop than on the road, I am sick and tired of bmw
here I'm with 01.2016 f36 4 series Gran Coupe - 180k km... I replaced EGR under warranty at 20k and 60k (even though mine didn't have issue). Since than, for over 120k km I have not been to service, beside maintenance that I do my self (oil, brake, filters, wipers, tires)
How long did you spend in the shop for each repairs ?
all bmw except for M series and 7 are overpriced POS