All-new BMW X1 Review - More 'X' for your money?

The third generation of BMW's most compact SUV represents a giant leap from the very first iteration of this car which debuted nearly 15 years ago. The offering is now closer to what you might experience in one of BMWs other X cars, the X3 and X5.

We sent our video guy Ciro De Siena to find out if the new offering is worth the sticker price of just over R750,000.

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0:00 - Intro
0:41 - The first BMW X1
2:00 - Pricing
2:40 - The interior
4:08 - Space and practicality
5:14 - Climate Control
7:23 - Rear seats
8:26 - Engine
8:42 - Power and torque
8:56 - Fuel consumption
10:23 - Suspension
10:55 - Highway driving
11:33 - Rivals
12:17 - Conclusion

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[MuziSambo]

The Honda S2000 part killed me😂😂😂Awesome review👌🏽

[wesleyerasmus]

I've noticed most of the BMW owners are moving to Chery (including myself), full features, and car looks lovely but for almost half the price. In this economy, it's a no-brainer

[rnburley]

This review stood out. Didn't expect to like the vehicle but I think you convinced me. One problem: Where to find R800k?

[Davido]

Dude, ur such a good review host, so chilled, always a joke on the sleeve, keep it up

[motheolebelo]

I love this new X1 and yes the diesel model would be my pick.
X1 has really grown and the price tag is acceptable.
Awesome review Ciro

[undiscovad]

Was pre ordering the x1 18d in January and it didn't work out, now the price shot up significantly and I'm looking at slightly used x2 instead. Lobe the interior BTW. Great review, as usual

[mabuleonkars]

The dynamic air is to make you feel like you’re in the private jet Thabo Bester was in

[imtiazwadia]

Enjoying the frequency of new car reviews 👍👍👍

[cp]

Love this new X1. This makes more sense than either X3 or 3 series touring.

[sds]

Seen this at the BMW dealership around the corner from me. Absolutely stunning car. The previous gen was not a bad car by any means (infact, im looking at getting a low milage 2nd hand one myself) but BMW significantly raised the bar with this new X1. It blows the competition out the water.

[fredmeyer]

Very well done mate ! I am going for a X1 30e Hybrid and am very looking forward to have it. Cheers from Germany!

[tron]

Good point about the s2000 brought up by a journalist yourself.. Ridiculous why you guys do that.. 90% of us consumers just interested in comfort of the drive fuel economy practicality and looks... F1 handling rarely.. Most of us will just drive it as you stated.. Well done

[yissibiiyte]

BMW kinda shot themselves in the foot with this (in a good way). There's no reason to get a bigger X when this is just as good.

[arthurmagondo]

Does it edge the GLA ? My preference was leaning more with the GLA but after this review I am thinking otherwise. A review of the GLA would be much appreciated. There is barely any reviews on the GLA

[bessickaaron]

Dynamic air sounds it should auto sense conditions in the environment and attempt to get the temp/ conditions in-cabin to comply with some sort of pre-set preference such as "maintain 24 degrees C"

[mrmusic]

Stunning in person but I need an I drive controller and RWD!

[zaheerdawood]

The centre console storage should open the other way so you can see what's inside better

[kuchikopi]

That front grill looks like a sticker lol

[ffly]

is there a subscription for heated seats

[AndriesNothling]

Guys I really enjoy your reviews, however I feel like you guys skip certain sections. Not sure why, but I have realized this in some of your videos lately. This one in particular, I'm guessing the X1 doesn't come with a boot? In some other videos we just skip past the backseats, etc... The video literally started with: "If you are here to learn everything about the new X1, then you have come to the right place", well last I checked, a boot is part of the new X1.