2023 BMW X1 | MotorWeek Road Test

Whether you insist on calling them sports activity vehicles or just SUVs like the rest of us, BMW truly has the bases covered when it comes to utes of all shapes and sizes. But it's always the entry-level SUVs that are the hardest to get just right. So let's see how the folks from Bavaria dis with the all-new, third-generation, BMW X1. #BMW #BMWX1 #X1

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[fce]

First generation that went through 2015 remains my favorite X1. It was more or less an E90 wagon with rear wheel drive architecture, hydraulic power steering, and available features like AWD, inline 6 cylinder, and M Sport

[anibalbabilonia]

The only way I gave it a thumbs up! Is because we still have The Legend John Davis still here giving us great content!👌😎👍

[Eldomibori]

Why would they go from the solid 8 speed to a DCT?

[CalvinHikes]

BMW motto; Superior for 50, 000 miles.

[bassandtrebleclef]

It's not progress if tech distracts from driving. Removing physical controls means menu diving means eyes off the road.

[Yormsane]

The DCT, touchscreen controls, and trashy video-game instruments would be deal-breakers for me. Guessing it still needs premium gas, too. Quite a feat to combine so many red flags in one vehicle.

[rockymtnmovies]

I love this guy. So glad he is still reviewing cars!

[Barbara-eqcm]

I absolutely love my new Cape York Green BMW X1. Don’t be jelly!

[solarflare]

Front wheel drive umm not sale for me. Still looks amazing.

[Zxrider]

Was going to buy this car brand new as my last car that I will finance. Glad I didn’t front wheel drive and no cool seats. I find a 2024 ecoboost mustang with more options and more reliable and with cool seats.

[johnbrews]

“Ride can be a little stiff at times” Translation: you cannot feel the bumps any time the road is smooth.

[jhmcd]

This is pretty nice looking. The original X1 was just ugly. This looks like a slightly smaller X3. Would be nice if it came in a PHEV platform though.

[donaldwilson]

Me personally, I would rather buy a fully loaded top trim level mainstream compact CUV(Honda CR-V Touring, Mazda CX-5 Signature, Toyota RAV4 Limited) over an entry level luxury CUV. The mainstream models are more reliable, less expensive to service, and has better resale value than most of the luxury models(with the possible exception of Lexus), and the ride quality is usually similar sometimes even better than some luxury models.

[jonathanhowell]

Why are the front seat sport leg bolsters different colors driver/passenger, looks odd.

[demal]

I see they have gotten rid of the adaptive brake lamps to let people know panic braking is in effect

[lt]

Just got this car and wondered why MW hadn't featured it.

[aapinor]

The 2024 X1 BMW 28i should have visible chrome exhaust pipes for an sportier appearance! I would prefer smaller version!!

[ELP]

I swear this channel feels like it stuck in the 90s 😂

[mbojilov]

Don’t know where and how the reviewer felt that the 2023 X1 had great steering feel. I recently rented one for a whole week and the steering was completely vague and lifeless… quite a bit less great than the previous generation.

[VideoAmericanStyle]

Still just a dressed-up Mini, but their target demographic won’t even notice or care. These will sell very well.