Video Summary
BMW X1 and iX1 Video Review Summary:- The X1 first went on sale in 2009 and the new one has flush door handles and a new front end. Underneath, the new X1 has new underpinnings, also found under the 2 series Active Tourer, the X2, and the Mini Countryman.
- The Range Rover Evoque, the Audi Q3, and also the Volvo XC40 are competitors for the X1.
- In the EV world, The Audi Q4 e-Tron and the Tesla Model Y compete with the iX1.
- The curved screen on top of the dashboard leads to a digital driver display connected to the touchscreen infotainment system.
- The driver display is crisp with clear graphics and offers multiple display options.
- Depending on the steering wheel position, a part of the screen can be cut off and hard to see.
- The infotainment is BMW’s latest iDrive 8.
- It’s packed with features, can get over the air software updates, and features a responsive touchscreen with graphics.
- With so many features, many menus and submenus can take a long time to navigate. Some menu icons are small and hard to hit while driving.
- The X1 does not have a rotary dial to control the infotainment system. The iX, the i4, and the 3 series do have the rotary dial.
- Build quality feels premium with solid feeling plastics.
- The previous X1’s key strength was practicality.
- The new, bigger X1 provides rear seat space and trunk sizes great for tall adults. The rear seats split fold at a 40/20/40 standard. The X1 has a 540-liter trunk capacity and it has a simple shape with lots of underfloor storage.
- There are 5 X1 options at launch: One petrol, two diesels, and two plug-in hybrids. The plug-in hybrids have a claimed range up to 55 miles. They take elements from the iX.
- The IX1 has a usable battery capacity of 64.7kW/h, a 270-mile range, and can accept 130kW charging. It can accept 10% to 80% in 29 minutes.
- Driving dynamics: iX1 with good ride, the steering is light.
- iX1 offers regenerative braking and, by moving the gear selector to the B position, it allows a one-pedal driving function.
- The driving experience is fairly ordinary, with the Evoque and the XC40 outperforming the X1 for ride comfort and refinement.
- Diesel sounds clattery during acceleration and the petrol engine sounds rough when accelerating hard.
- The X1 is priced in line with its rivals.
- It is not cheap, but the ix1 is priced in line with its rivals.
- Practicality is its best feature.
