Video Summary
Here's a summary of the YouTube video review of the BMW X1:- The BMW X1 has grown in size compared to older models.
- The X1's rear adaptive headlights feature 3D sculpted tail lights.
- Fake diffuser and exhaust trims are present on the M Sport, which seems unnecesssary.
- Alloy wheels start at 17 inches, but 20-inch wheels seem more proportional to the vehicle.
- Roof bars are standard because it’s an SUV.
- It has darkened tinted rear windows.
- Flush door handles provide a modern look.
- BMW designs have been controversial of late but X1 is fairly safe
- Grills are large
- M sport trim has real vents at front bumper, to help smooth airflow along the side.
- The BMW X1 starts around £33,775.
- The X1's interior feels well-made compared to Audi and Mercedes.
- It has soft-touch materials at the top of the doors.
- Interior door handles are stylish.
- Ambient lighting strips are throughout the car.
- Center console has a driver select knob, start button, and volume control.
- The center console contains a large storage area, cup holders, and a wireless charging pad.
- The graphics on the curvy screen are sharp, but a little laggy.
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available and both wireless and wired.
- The digital driver’s display allows the rotation of various content for easy use.
- Paddle shifters don’t extend far enough.
- The rear head room is good, but knee room is a little tight.
- It is easy to install car seats in the vehicle.
- It is not particularly wide, as three adults in the back may not be ideal for long travel.
- Rear windows do not go all the way down.
- Rear seats are split 40/40/20.
- 500 liters of boot capacity on 4 wheel drive, 540 on 2 wheel drive model.
- Car can detect and recall 20 seconds before and 30 seconds after an accident.
- Engine has special flaps that enclose the grill to improve aerodynamics when cooling is not needed, which makes it the most aerodynamic in its class.
- It can be hard to alter distance from vehicle ahead when using cruise control due to the required navigation of many menus
- It has automatic cruise control
- The review model is averaging 45 miles to the gallon.
- Some of the engine noise is fake via speaker projection, which is altered by drive mode.
- There is a lot of tire and wind noise.
- The steering is light and accurate, but there is a lack of feedback.
- The car is fine to drive.
- The reviewer suggests that the BMW X1 should be on the short list of cars to consider.
