The 2021 X1 Is BMW's Most Affordable SUV!!

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This week I had the pleasure of driving and reviewing BMW's most affordable SUV: the X1! This particular X1 is a brand new 2021 model and it features the necessary premium package! I must admit I was pleased to find out that despite its price, and its MINI roots, the X1 feels like a BMW... at least until you drive it!

The drive is far from bad, but it doesn't at all feel like the quintessential BMW -- The Ultimate Driving Machine -- it is not. What the X1 does really well is combine luxury and affordability!

The interior feels surprisingly nice, with decent use of materials and a very solid fit & finish, what you'd expect from a Bimmer! The interior really does feel like any other BMW aside from the strangely low center console... FWD~biased (sigh).

This particular X1 happened to be the xDrive28i, meaning that it CAN send power to the rear wheels, but I'd likely save the $2k unless I lived in a very snowy/icy place.

All in all the X1 didn't disappoint; you get exactly what you pay for... it's the worst 'X' BMW you can buy, but of course, it is after-all the baby of the range! Check the video out to learn more!

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Would you guys take the X1 over a MINI Countryman?

Reoniz

Nice video and review!!! Clean and Crisp!!! Keep it up!!👍👍

ESC-fxwf

“More acceptable than exceptional” damn that is perfect! Major props for that statement alone.

Will-csyb

Very good reviews. Would like to see more info on technology stuff.
Is Mercedes GLA review coming soon?

richardmarzec

Maybe I’m biased, but when I put my x1 in sport and transmission into sport, it feels like a really quick car. I love having the space of an suv but the capability of my suv to feel “car like.” I’ve owned a n54 335xi, obviously this isn’t that kinda car, but I still feel bmw did a great job with the single turbo.

tofutrader

Let's face it the X1 is an awesome car

RaychelD

Great video man. Can u make another video differentiate the driving experience between sdrive and xdrive, plz

renkoino

Great vid! But the question of the year, X1, Q3, or XC40?

Wilsonthernsby

You need to install either 19" aftermarket wheels with wider tires like 245 or 255 and you will have a much better handling experience. Some people on the forum even lower them. I think this is better looking than the X2. A BMW users group recently voted this vehicle among the best looking BMW's especially for an SUV and up there with some of the more expensive models. You have to remember that this is biased as a front wheel drive and the shifts power to the rear wheels as the front lose grip. It doesn't lean as much as many others in it's category. If you think this is expensive how about the Mazda CX-5 with the optional leather interior, the Honda CR-V which now has a Black Edition available that costs a lot more than the X1 and the Acura RDX which IMHO doesn't have as nice an interior and the X1 has a superior infotainment system. Volvo is much more expensive and the Audi Q3 is not as nice. I'm not a fan the the GLA's melted butter look. I think the Mini look is starting to look a bit tired. Here is the best part of this vehicle, you can hire a programmer that can add software functionality such as lighting up the door handles while backing up, folding the mirrors by pressing down on the door handle a bit longer...so standard 2 seconds to lock and optionally if you press a bit longer the mirrors will fold. Holding down the open button on the key FOB will open all the windows and sunroof and pressing on the lock button or on the handle will close everything including the sun shade. Also you can reprogram 3 important things: throttle response, transmission shift points and speed and engine HP and TQ to just about 300 HP with a BMS Cold Air box and intake. This would cost about $100 to do the software upgrade and 350 to 450 to do the ECU engine remapping. In Canada this vehicle is available with an M sport package which may interest some people. It comes with M sport BMW Blue calipers, M sports suspension (dampers) and handling package including the differential and M sports steering. The included options on the sports package in Canada is superior to the options available in the US model. I have tried both and you get the paddle shifters and BMW's shift lever. I prefer the looks of the X-line over the M sport package and i found the ride a bit smoother. Lexus is more expensive and not as good looking inside and out. There are a lot of cool options that you can add to this vehicle on Ebay such as a contoured box that fits under the arm rest to hid that space underneath and it looks amazing like OEM from BMW and a few other features that are really cool. I disagree with your view regarding the boxiness of this SUV. I find that it reminds me of the old X3 and X5 in the rear and has the nice BMW design elements in the front. I especially like the character lines that follow along the sides of the vehicle to the rear. That subtle crease that makes it look stylish. Honestly you have to look twice sometimes to distinguish this from an X3. If you find that you're not seating high enough, I suggest you try raising the seats....they do raise up quite a bit, you'd be pleasantly surprised regarding how much headroom you have and even with that panoramic sunroof which is one of the biggest in it's class. I find that for Canada since BMW lowered the price to $39K starting it's amazing value now. They had to because of Hyundai and Kia. Look at that Palisade and Telluride...they are the value leaders in the SUV market. Also you can add after market speakers and powered sub in the trunk under the trunk cover and you'll get much better sound for less money that the optional HK sound system. Nice review however I happy to add a few things that you missed. If it were me and i had the extra $ I would contact a dealer and buy a demo year end model X3 M4.0 or a slightly used low mileage lease back. That inline 6 TT is one of the best engines on the market and is available on a lot of other BMW vehicles and that engine can also be tuned to higher output.

xorbitman

Hey man what do you think is better, BMW X1 or Cadillac XT4 Sport

joshs

Just bought a new x1 was going to go for the 2 or 3 but thought no l went with the x1 to keep it real lve had the M3 and 530M but lm now on my own so no more bigger cars so all round lm happy down side it’s a two months wait 😞😂

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