BMW X1 SUV 2018 in-depth review | Mat Watson Reviews

The BMW X1 may come in a small package, but it has sporty aspirations with a hint of luxury. The interior is based upon the 2 Series Active Tourer but, with added visibility in the form of a raised seat height. Does the X1 offer enough space however to outclass rivals such as the Audi Q3 and Mercedes GLA? Whilst it may have a sportier feel and therefore be more fun to drive, will the firm suspension sit well with passengers? Can it warrant its high price tag in comparison to rivals? Find out exactly what I think of the BMW X1 in this full in-depth video review.





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[TheLMMish]

I loved the 7 inches reference. Smooth.

[presidentkimi]

God i love the way you review cars... this is the only car review channel i'm subbed to. No useless info, you manage to cover most important things on a car yet the reviews are never boring, they have a nice dynamic and speed. Keep up the good work!

[SuperheroKaif]

Liked the way it was reviewed.... keeping the audience entertained with humour and parting information at the same time very efficiently.

[sabinpaltarac]

Matt at a brothel:
There's soft touch plastics everywhere

[nithishjvj]

I own a X5 x40 EDrive 2017 and when comparing my X5 and this X1 simply the X1 is impressive in terms of everything

[Arman-nlmg]

Who agrees the X1 is the best car in its class?

[camanmeetpatro]

X1 has been my Crush since first sight 3>

[tacosr]

Good visibility, so it should be easy to tailgate people.

[lisahinson]

I purchased the 2018 X1 in 2017 and absolutely LOVE it! Being 5' tall it is a perfect fit. My husband is 6'3 and has plenty of room as well. The x1 is sporty, fast and nimble! Getting lots of "nice car" comments gives one a sense of pride. BMW FOREVER!

[jepsanantonio]

this review is the reason why I got the X1 instead of the GLA, thank you my friend for the review

[frost]

Matt's reviews are simply the best in term of analysis and humour which has it's importance
Keep doing great work !!

[robertruehlmann]

The parcel shelf is very handy. Saab had it in the last 9.5 and I loved it. You can put things on it without pushing down to the luggage space below it.

[Bellajoie]

Finally got me an x1!!! Im buzzing!! 🤩

[yomommaishere]

I drove an x2 for about 3 days when my x3 was gertting its battery replaced and it was really fun to drive. It does 0-100 so quick and you won't even notice! Its too small for me though, I enjoy my x3.

[lubosjahoda]

The only thing missing in the review is the seats: I'm 176cm and 65kilos (so not big by any standards) and the seats are narrow and hard for me. Got a Passat as business car (I know, its completely different but the price tag is pretty much the same) and the seats in the BMW just hurt and don't compare on any level (i've got the xline with half leather sports seats or whatever it is, probably makes it even worse). Other then that, its a really, really good car and even the 18d (140hp) feels fast and really agile, handling is good and even a bit of fun. Engine much much quieter then diesel VWs. Tire roar a bit of an issue but you can get used to it. The interior looks small but you can fit loads of stuff inside. The onboard entertainment isn't cutting edge Volvo-type all-glass technology but its really easy to operate and does the job without being too obtrusive. Prefer that over the Volvo, honestly. Price isn't great: had Discovery Sport, Q3 and Tiguan on shortlist and this is small and expensive but the dealers just automatically reduce the tag price but aprox 10% which made it more acceptable (still more expensive then most competitors). A big benefit for me was no waiting time: in Central Europe there are loads of new ready-made cars across the specs range so you just choose the colour (blue is best for BMW).

[faisalmuhammad]

Superb review... This is what the consumers need. The car showcasing is detailed and features clearly mentioned.
Good work 👍

[adamnowak]

I do love how Matt reviews cars. It's so witty, light-hearted, pleasant to watch. I literally think the guy is a lad I'd like to have a beer or two with.

[GeorgeX.]

Easter egg(??).Bell X1 plane at 3:01 on the smartphone screen...

[InvincibleJB_]

Mat please do a review on new BMW X1 2019.