Car Tech - 2013 BMW xDrive28i

BMW's littlest crossover that could -- but should it?

[elvisxiyu]

Am I the only one here got impressed by X1? It's a decent package offered by BMW. For $33K you get AWD, 240hp, a BMW badge, and 22/33mpg. Can't really ask more. The long bonnet looks a little stretched, but it's not that bad. Regardless of what you all say, I expect this car to sell really well in the US.

[estebanlover]

Has anyone else noticed the title it doesn't say what crossover

[theladyshoes]

I've had an X1 for about 3 months now. I'm very happy with it. My only real complaint is that I find the breaks a little unresponsive but part of that is due to the low friction tires that come standard. Keep in mind also that the sDrive28i is rear wheel, not front wheel, drive. All in all, it's a good little car for the price point if you want a well equipped BMW at a budget price.

[dansivertson]

Mistake: No front wheel drive in this vehicle - it's rear wheel drive or all-wheel drive.  Also, the gap in the engine department is to make room for the optional 6 cylinder engine.  Must be a weak driver on the heavy steering.  The steering is fantastic.  So much whining in this review, but not a lot of delivery on the driving experience.  I've had my X1 for about 3 months now, it's by far the best car I have ever owned.  What a fantastic vehicle.  If you want something that is a sports car, a hatch back to haul gear, a luxury car, and an economy car (good on gas mileage), this is a great choice!

[VoiTuboUser]

And it is also there because BMW designs usually have long hoods to make it feel more dynamic.

[hazindu]

It's kinda funny that this is one of the better video reviews, and its on the 3rd page of a "x1 xdrive28i" search, and the 7th page of a "bmw x1" search.

[biturboism]

The space in front of the engine is there not because they "wanted to get the proportions right", it's there to house an i6 engine. Also, the further back the engine is, the better the weight distribution and handling.
Brian is obviously a tech journalist, not a car one.

[alexk.]

Driving a car isn't about the apps included. It's about DRIVING and just driving not looking at Facebook.

[letsgowarriors]

No on the BMW website itself it says that the sDrive28i is rear wheel drive

[bxmxwx]

the space in the engine compartment is for the i6

[prahlad]

Add in the title- "X1". Xdrive28i just tells engine and drivetrain.

[ColtonMattTV]

As well, I don't think the X1 comes in FRONT wheel drive, the other option is the sDrive model which is REAR wheel drive....

[bmwman]

the reason for the engine set so far back is for better weight distribution

[TheRC]

I think it is somthing like the Audi "Allroad" a kinda OfRoad-ish wagon for when you have to drive on the grass around the traffic jam :D

[frankie]

I believe BMW calls it an SAV. Sports Activity Vehicle

[steviebster]

X1s are rear wheel drive or all wheel driver, NOT front wheel drive.

[indigocolossus]

The steering is heavy because most don't come with the Servotronic $250 option which is a speed sensitive power steering. I think this is an error on BMW's part, i think it should be standard, hell even raise the price $250 dollar if you have to, to keep the BMW drive quality.

[_Chev_Chelios]

His comment about the space in front of the engine have to do with proportions is wrong. The in-line four cylinder longitudinally mounted in this X1 is not the only engine option. The in-line six will fill up that space.

[printfbabu]

So You think that an i6 engine need not sit further back to increase the weight distribution. The reason for higher space in the front is just cost cutting. BMW doesn't want to change the many components, just for putting in a smaller engine. This is the case with all automakers. This is just being pointed out.

[SSsnorlax]

I would like someone to dino some of these 4 cylinders that claim 240 hp.. There's no way that those numbers are right if a 3700 lb car can accelerate that quickly. Similar story for the 3 series turbo 4 as well.