New BMW X1 and iX1: They’re ELECTRIC!

The new BMW X1 has arrived and this it’s been electrified. Rory gets up close and personal with the new all electric IX1 and hybrid X1 in an early preview of what is to come.

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[calamarist]

Definitely the best designed rear end on a BMW SUV. And I'm not talking only about the current lineup. I would say it's the best rear end on a BMW SUV in the last 10 years.

[ELUSIVEJIM]

Amazing how the designers can make the new X1 so fresh. Love the new look. Not a big fan of the buttons being removed. Didn’t work for VW IMO. Must say this is the best review I have seen on YouTube. Rory is brilliant with his reviews.

[Bmontepeque]

I like how BMW knows they just CAN'T mess up certain models like the 3 Series and this 😅 I really like this version of BMW's kinda futurisic design 💕

[JohnK]

I’d been waiting for the new X1 thinking that’ll be my next car. Once the new 2 series was released a few months back I started praying for the X1 to not have the same interior design. While everyone has their own design preferences and what’s pretty can be debated, I simply cannot go for a BMW without the rotary dial to operate the infotainment system. It’s just simply too distracting and dangerous for many people to have to use a touch screen requiring them to move their attention away from the road. I know for some people it’s ok (including me) but I also know many others (like my dad or my wife) who will either get into an accident if they try to operate the touchscreen or they simply will not be able to use any of the features of except for when the car is at a standstill.

BMW please bring back the dial!!!

[yautja]

I like that they took inspiration from the rear design of the first x1 with the aproach of the sculpted tail lights

[manoftomorrow]

I've been waiting on this for a while...this will be my next car. I'm in love with the rear lights, the reason why I didn't buy the 2022 model year is because I had a feeling a major face-lift was coming.

[aowen]

Finally BMW, Its a beaut. Thank you AutoTrader, Rory’s insights on Cars and his almost storytelling reviews is captivating, and enchanting, it always holds my interest.

[mycarispassat]

Rory gets better and better… keep up the good work! Probably the only reviewer I can watch without losing patience 👍🏼

[kristianturner]

Wow they nailed this! So aggressive looking but very clean. I have a feeling we will see a lot of these on our roads

[mammadyusubov]

Rory is doing a great job as a motor journalist/presenter. I like this new gen of journalists. Johnny, Matt and Rory are all great. They bring the new world of EVs to the motorists. A nice fresh breath of air.

[aye]

Best X1 ever made. This looks so damn good! Even digging the brown interior. Will definitely be considering this car for my next car. Brilliant review per usual, Rory!

[danielcamp]

I am a huge BMW fan, had 7 in a row from 335d to M5 comp. I moved to Tesla for all electric, but this could be the car to tempt me back in iX1 form, if it looks good in the flesh and BMW are sensible in their PCP model (unlike the i4 which was a mad PCP price given the potential future values)

[WebbyOnCars]

Looks awesome, especially the M-Sport model!

[henning.a]

The design team did a great job on this one, a very beatiful car.
Removing the iDrive wheel and touch button for heating is a big NO !!
This car taking over for the i3 ? LOL, as an i3S owner the i3 is still lightyears ahead in pure engineering.

[prakashwright]

Looks good for what it is. Would love for them to put this grill on the i4 models.

[LucaJC]

Gosh that’s actually a good looking car. Finally it can compete (in regards to appearance) to the Porsche Macan, and the Maserati Grecale

[stefantervoort]

When you think they really lost it, they make this, nothing bad to say about the design at all. Love it.

[Zoranurai]

That flex on the center console buttons worries me though

[oilbeefhooked]

I have had the mk2 X1 petrol since new for 4 years and its amazing car. This new model looks brilliant and I will definitely be upgrading

[Joshua-uqzw]

Really love the design, but there are two glaring omissions in my eyes: the small battery/range and the lack of physical buttons. So sad, it could have been perfect otherwise. Also the center console flex when Rory pressed to change songs seemed REALLY high and screams low quality 😬