A budget luxury SUV? BMW X1 2023 review | Better than Audi Q3, Mercedes GLA & Volvo XC40?

The 2023 BMW X1 could reach new heights against rivals like the Volvo XC40, Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA.

That's because the third generation of the popular German-built premium small SUV is better than ever, and it has lost its compromised Mini Countryman underpinnings this time around, too.

The question that Byron Mathioudakis went into this launch drive with was, "does the BMW X1 finally feel like a BMW to drive?" And you're going to have to watch the video to find out what he thinks, but it's fair to say this larger, more premium, more technology-focused and more value-packed iteration of the small SUV from Munich is a more competitive offering than ever before...

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00:00 Intro
00:30 Pricing and features
02:58 Practicality
05:01 Under the bonnet
06:13 Driving
09:05 Efficiency
10:01 Safety
10:45 Ownership
11:34 Verdict

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[mrhowmuch]

I’m starting to get used to the giant grills, I really like the look of this new X1.

[rodriguezahr]

I agree with you, this BMW is amazing and from all their models this is the only one that appeals to me design wise beside the former M2 model.

[jamiep]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. One of the best SUVs on sale😊

[GOURAVSHARMA.]

Ordered the Xdrive20i M sport Can't Wait

[DeqiangYU]

The new one looks much nicer. When we bought our 2017 Xdrive 25i I can’t believe it doesn’t have blind spot for the entire lineup. After a few months the B48 engine start sounds like diesel and the transmission is a bit ‘jerk’.

[richardfelixgoncalves]

Jewel l really liked the BMW X1 2023, and l'm loving the car that is the basis of the mechanics of the Mini Countryman.

[Intergalacticheroe]

I just saw one yesterday, i was awlking past it and it would never cross my mind its X1 it looked huge when walking next to it i was legit thinking its X5 lol

[mazdar]

How much nicer is this than the old! (rhetorical question). We just bought the XC40 and oh man, just amazing. Comfortable is the word.

[vocaloid]

So is the next gen countryman going to be essentially a bmw? Or is the bmw still a mini? Because the next gen countryman will be a very similar size to this

[sharadawachar]

It would be great if camera is behind rather than on side, while driving..so that we cud see the road

[ashleygordon]

Great review! Just placed my order for my new X1. Got to wait 6 months though 😢

[mvnorsel]

5 year warranty, about time, that's great news for these cars.

[ljcool]

One of the few good looking current bmw models left

[rahulprasad]

But why, why are the door handles the flap type? Why? What did they achieve by that? How much did they save?

[edwardnewstead]

Would be nice to watch an English version in pound notes

[doaametawea]

Honestly I was hopping if that they added an n55

[Australiano]

Ordered a xdrive20i MSport! Can’t wait!

[dmorokov]

btw, very nice boots, sir, nice looking
I'm a huge fan of big shoes

[slawomirjarek]

What do you mean by "Old BMW X1 was based on mini"? what model R56 R55 R54 or F series? In fact BMWX1 models up to mid 2014 were based on BMW 3 series

[OfthethSon]

Very much looking forward to seeing your thoughts. The all new X1 is probably our next car. And preferably in M-sport mode.


Great review, loved your input. We have an XC40 and are in the market for another car and I think the 2023 X1 is it.
Thanks