All-New 2023 BMW X1review // The new best-in-class?

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This is a Motormouth couple car review of the all-new BMW X1 subcompact SUV. The 2023 X1 has a revised 2L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission, 241 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, that’s up 13 horsepower and 37 lb-ft of torque from the outgoing model. Standard AWD. You will get about 644 km/400 miles on a full tank of gas.

The all-new BMW X1 has grown by almost 2” in height and length and almost an inch in width.
It has a clean exterior design, a muscular stance with some rugged design elements including, a pronounced front end and a large BMW kidney grille. It comes standard with LED headlights with cornering lights, LED taillights with an L shaped design which we see on other X models, a tire repair kit, run-flat tires, 18” wheels, available 19” and 20” wheels, a first for the X1 with performance non run-flat tires.

The all-new BMW X1 comes standard with a 10.25” digital driver display, 10.7” touchscreen, the new BMW iDrive 8 operating system with navigation, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, power front seats with driver seat memory, ambient lighting and a power tailgate.

The all-new BMW X1 starts at $45,800 CAD/$38,600 USD. You can add a few packages to get extra features like the panoramic sunroof, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, wireless charger, head-up display, 360-camera and the Harman Kardon Sound system. There are also appearance packages including the M Sport Package which ups the sportiness including black exterior accents, adaptive M suspension and an M sport steering wheel with paddle shifters.

BMW has improved the seat comfort in the X1 for the standard seats as well as the sport seats which feature side bolsters, shoulder support and adjustability of the seat angle and depth. The standard Sensatec upholstered seats come in a variety of colours from oyster to a coral red/black combo, mocha or black.

For Fuel Economy, this crossover gets 9.6L/100 km, 25 MPG city and 7.0L/100 km, 34 MPG highway.

[.KiraKira]

I got my 2023 x1 in December. I have it with full package and am inlove with the car.

[frankf.]

I have my 6 st BMW, the best cars ever, best motors, I just bought the X2 hybrid X drive, M sport….BMW brings joy and pure pleasure to drive…. Much more then any other car….I’m watching you every week from France 🇫🇷 😉

[jrizzo]

I have the X5 ...and this was very impressive . Great content as always ! Thanks from NY ...go Bills !

[deanlgreen]

Purchased the X1 Msport 2.0 petrol, 20” wheels … with the lot, arrived in October 2022 (Australia). An update to my wife’s Audi Q5. Great car, excellent tech, drives well, comfy seating and electronic key in my Apple Wallet is fab. Only down sides are harsh suspension, noisy on 20” run flats and lack of knob to sort climate control … oh yes, and the price. All in all, glad we upgraded.

[owenmcdonald]

Successive models have been growing in size for as long as I can remember. Look at todays small models compared to mid size cars of 30 years ago.

[jayrichards]

BAVARIAN MILK WAGON Like this Channel specially you Andrea. Yall keep up the great work!

[RonA-yfnx]

Very impressed with our 2023 X1 (M Sport package, Prem Enh, 19" wheels) having been driving it for a week now having traded in a 2017 X3. Loving all the technology in the car, really like the curved display screens and finding the touchscreen is great to use and operate. Do not miss the iDrive control dial at all, the interior design and layout are well executed. The new engine improvements and dct transmission seem to work well together, very sporty peppy ride and impressive gas mileage so far.

[beckywest]

Getting ready to lease one at work, so this a great preview of the car. Thank you guys!!😊

[tro]

We have had it for 2mths. Arrived end of Nov. it’s been great, the engine, especially the Torque, tranny and suspension have been a lot of fun. The lack on knobs, especially the heating has been obnoxious, but not bad to navigate. Since you mentioned it 20x, the lack of heating in the base price is brutal for a BMW. Trying to get you to buy a full package.
Zack they should have given you a M trim to try, paddle shift and dynamic suspension. Great review!

[tonyray]

Great review A&Z. What you missed to mentioned ist that the car can be ordered with onboard camera and feature like Tesla‘s Sentry mode (it records all accidents). Also the vehicle also can be equipped with augmented reality map. I really don’t know why your test vehicle doesn’t have the „boost“ panel shifter (it gives you 10 sec of maximum power, for overtake for example).

[ymlccc]

The smallest brother X1 looks a lot better than the biggest brother X7. Jokes aside, the new X1 is definitely the winner in its class. BMW nails it and man, if my wife wants to replace her 2018. X3, the new X1 totally makes sense. she will pay less for even more amenities except people may think it is a downgrade (people only judge from the badge duh). Her x3 was fully loaded with the rare m sport adaptive suspension (for 2018 you need to tick almost every option in order to get it), so she pays north 70k+ taxes for an X3. Now the fully loaded X1 with adaptive suspension is sub 61k, with similar roominess and better tech! Wonderful review! No one does couple car review better than you guys!

[CardiffGiant]

just picked up a 2025 xDrive28i with tech package and the 19” wheels (the regular non low profile non run flat) tires. wife really wanted a luxury car and i was on the fence. This review helped convince me to give it a shot. when we test drove, we both were awestruck how good it is.

even the features it’s missing (adjustable lumbar and rear heated seats) are non issues as the seats are very comfortable and rarely do we have passengers.

thanks for the comprehensive review.

[RealKevGotEm]

I drove this exact one today. Loved it. I love the BMW seats 😍 I wish my Mazda CX 5 had the heavy bolstered seats.

[TYAC_red]

My smile dropped lower and lower throughout the video until the “Bring My Wallet” and back to sad face.

[vegvisir]

I added heat seats and wheel for about $1000 U.S. on a Wrangler Sport. German luxury brands nickel and dime folks to death… Love the channel!

[kenfrankel]

Darkness 1978… one of the best by Bruce ! Nice x1 too

[kellingtonlink]

Considering what many Japanese/VWs/domestic CUVs are costing, this (albeit not inexpensive)… looks to be decent value. Over $45k is hardly cheap, but what else would has a such a Germanic look, solid presence and Badge with so much amazing history. It is an entry level BMW model which will most likely draw many new clients into the premium German market… which is good. I like it. As well as … the video. Thanks.

[katietatey]

5:43 Holy moly the cockpit of that Mercedes is HIDEOUS. OMG.

[E.Z.Walker]

If they didn’t bring back the spare tire we would not have gotten the X1 my wife was driving an older crv and she wanted something similar in size and this new X1 was the best fit to replace it. Thank you for the bob marley side note.

[jrr]

Salut : as usual, you are the best. Freezing here in Paris ( -2° Celsius);