Not What I Expected! New BMW X1 M35i 1st Drive | 4k

The New BMW X1 M35i didn't live up to my expectations!
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Running Order of this video;

00:00 Intro
01:14 Price & Spec
02:32 Styling
03:52 Under the bonnet
06:50 Interior
10:25 0-60 Test
11:50 On the road
19:42 Conclusion

DISCLAIMER:
*Some footage from this video may be edited and or sped up for cinematic effect.
*Some footage was also filmed on private land.

[jamesj]

I think the time has come for car reviewers to really give these car companies a hard time over their pricing. Cars have gone up beyond inflation and it's beyond a joke!

[mpassion]

Finally a good and complete review of the X1 M35i. Thank you!!

[ajh]

I have been running the new X1 23d for the last 13 months with the same gearbox. It is woeful. The stop/start is also shocking. I have tried for 13 months to get on with the car but that is the wrong gearbox for that car. I have had far too many near misses when approaching a junction the stop/start kicks in before you have actually stopped at the junction and if you see a gap to pull out of the junction and try to accelerate away the bloody thing has cut the engine and there is a slight delay in it firing back up by this time you are halfway across the junction in limbo waiting for a response from the accelerator and when it finally kicks in you have to floor it to get yourself out of a now potentially tricky situation. With this gearbox you have to change your driving style at junctions so if I remember I flick it in to sport mode on approach which stops the stop/start from kicking in. Suffice to say, the car is being sold on Monday for this very reason. I cannot live with it any longer which is a shame because the car is lovely.

[bunphettered]

Bike mechanic, model, chauffeur, fashion administrator, YouTuber - you've been around, Joe. 😉👍🏾

[Kiai]

The torque steer can probably be solved by swapping the Pirellis for a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 5. It worked on my 128ti.

[davidturnbull]

Thanks Joe been waiting for this ever since your video at the launch - we literally couldn’t wait and ordered our new X1 M35i and it’s been with us for about 4 months and we absolutely love it - for us as a family it has fitted in brilliantly 👏🏻😉

[Mglobal.enterprise]

I own the x1 M35i. In my opinion it’s quick and fun. If you never owned or drove a bmw before this is a good first step to get your foot in the door to other cars later down the line.

[latlak]

Apparently there was a slight tweak for the gearbox via remote software upgrade. Atleast that's what my colleague told me about the Countryman JCW, which also shares the same ingredients. I'm test driving one of those these times since it contributes to my job and I must say, it indeed is a lot better than what I experienced at release. It's also fun and enjoyable, but not the type of car, that's targetting the enthusiasts. I'm with a Z4 M40i, so I know what kind of driving pleasure BMW is capable of.

[Smyveee]

I found the complete opposite with the x2m35i, fast and snappy on down shifts but a huge delay on upshift. Better off leaving the box in d or s mode sporty driving. Hopefully it can be improved with further over the air updates?

[garrettgill]

Great video. My biggest disappointment was the torque steer when I drove, which is not a problem I had at all on my F48.

[cp]

I think it’s a great looking car and not too big for the country roads where I live.

[thewoodster]

I had one of the first off the production line back in April. Got rid of it after 6 weeks and swapped it for an M240i. The M35i was a disappointment. Too many software issues, rolling back when pulling away, slow response pulling out of junctions, the dual clutch is awful. The M240i puts a smile on my face every time I get in it.

[mavM]

Great review as always!
Don't know what they are smoking in München (DSG, getting rid of the „i"), but I guess they should start drinking Augustiner beer again!

[whitebarone]

Very competent and honest review. Thank you, Joe, one of the few to not hesitate to expose a compromised product like this, considering the price tag. I have planned a test drive next month, I’ll know where to look

[OBELISK]

£60k for this is absolutely criminal. So much other car you can get for your money especially if you go over to VW. Can get a nice 22pkate x3M with around 15-20k miles for around £55k. Essentially getting a suv m3 with more space. This is crazy for the price.

[kenny.gabriel.]

This car is so cute and Joe looks like a towering giant next to it. 😊 I like the review very much and am so glad this iteration falls in line with the odd numbered models. 👌🏾

[esco.letsgo]

Can you do a video on every tech/spec the X3 & X5 have that this X1 doesn’t have because this car is packed with quite a lot minus the engine situation.

[EyasAlabdoli]

HEY kislux I have been watching you for years and im so proud of where you have made it! I love you so much! Also thanks for making my day <3

[AAAUK]

HI Joe, how you doing, saw you on the A34 passing Oxford, flashed at you so many times. Love the M3 Touring, and the colour is awesome. Well done. Keep yours videos going, love them

[Watson]

Nice at certain places Joe
The way the boot cuts into the lights is ruining my OCD 😄
And the badge fonts make it look like someone got a basic bmw and bought an M badge n Halfords and stuck it on