2019 BMW X1 Reviews, Ratings, Prices - Consumer Reports

2019 New 2026 Used 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 BMW X1 EPA MPG: 25 mpg Owner Reported MPG: EPA MPG: 25 mpg Owner Reported MPG: RECALL ALERT: There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More. There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More. RECALL ALERT: There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More. There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More. Shift your car buying experience See how your top choices measure up on the features that matter most to you. Become a Member Sign In Overall Reliability Reliability Details Owner Satisfaction Details See All Ratings & Specs Road Test

The current, second generation X1 is roomy and fuel efficient for the class of entry luxury SUVs and brimming with technology. However, it abdicates some BMW's core qualities of handling agility and refinement. Even though it earned a decent Road Test score, we found much of the usual BMW magic missing from the redesigned X1. The driving experience lacks the purity we've come to know from the brand, and it isn't as quiet or comfortable as befitting an upscale car at this price, either.

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Owner Satisfaction Owner Satisfaction To learn about satisfaction, CR has collected survey data from our annual survey on more than half a million vehicles. Our subscribers provide great insights into their satisfaction by answering one simple question: If they had it to do all over again, would they definitely buy or lease the same model? In addition, respondents also rate their cars in six categories: driving experience, comfort, value, styling, audio, and climate systems. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year. Owner Satisfaction To learn about satisfaction, CR has collected survey data from our annual survey on more than half a million vehicles. Our subscribers provide great insights into their satisfaction by answering one simple question: If they had it to do all over again, would they definitely buy or lease the same model? In addition, respondents also rate their cars in six categories: driving experience, comfort, value, styling, audio, and climate systems. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year. 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 NA 2014 2015 NA 2016 NA 2017 2018 2019 2020 NA 2021 2022 NA 2023 2024 2025 Driving Experience Driving Experience Includes acceleration and handling Driving Experience Includes acceleration and handling / 100 Comfort Comfort Includes seats, climate control, noise, and ride Comfort Includes seats, climate control, noise, and ride / 100 Value Value Did you get what you wanted relative to the price you paid? Value Did you get what you wanted relative to the price you paid? / 100 View all Owner Satisfaction

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Seating 2 front, 3 rear Drive Wheels AWD, Front Engines Available

• 2-liter 4 turbo (228 hp)

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• 8-speed automatic

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Redesigned for 2023, the X1 gained power and features, but the controls are less intuitive. The 2.0-liter turbo is very responsive. The seven-speed dual clutch automatic shifts smoothly but makes the initial take off too jumpy. Unlike most BMWs, the X1 is based on a front drive platform, although AWD is standard. The ride is stiff, and handling is fairly agile but not sporty. The new control layout forgoes a central knob and relies on the touchscreen alone. Climate adjustments are done through the screen, which is distracting. The seats are very comfortable, and the cabin has stylish details, such as the floating center console. AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection is standard, as are BSW and RCTW, which weren't available with the last generation. AEB highway is optional. An optional camera- and radar-based driver assistance system handles adaptive cruise control with steering assist, and can bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

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The X1 is a compact five-seat SUV smaller than the X3. The base 240-hp, turbocharged four-cylinder, mated to an eight-speed automatic, provides quick acceleration, and is available with rear- or all-wheel drive. The 3.0-liter, 300-hp turbocharged six-cylinder gets a six-speed automatic. Based on the previous-generation 3 Series (2006-2011), the X1 feels quite sporty to drive, but ride comfort is on the stiff side and the sharp and communicative steering feels heavy at low speeds. Noise isolation and interior quality are a notch below BMW's high standards but still decent. BMW totally reimagined the X1 for 2016. Larger and roomier, it moved to a new front-wheel-drive-based platform shared with the Mini Clubman. Even though the drivetrain remains as a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and eight-speed automatic, both are new designs. This powertrain returned 26 mpg overall. Although capable and responsive, ride and handling are more ordinary than sporty. Road noise is rather noticeable. The interior is typical BMW, with high-quality materials and switchgear. The front seats are rather short and flat, however, while rear-seat passengers hit their shins against the backs for the front seats. The 2020 model got a mild freshening that included an electronic gear selector.

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Smaller than the X3, the BMW X1 is a compact five-seat SUV. The base 240-hp, turbocharged four-cylinder, mated to an eight-speed automatic, provides quick acceleration and is available with rear- or all-wheel drive. The 3.0-liter, 300-hp turbocharged six-cylinder gets a six-speed automatic. The X1 feels quite sporty to drive, but ride comfort is on the stiff side and the sharp and communicative steering feels heavy at low speeds. Noise isolation and interior quality are a notch below BMW's high standards, but still decent. Stick to basic models with the Premium and Cold Weather packages. Indulging in the myriad high-end trim options can launch the price into the stratosphere, even used. The 2.0-liter engine is plenty powerful, so you can skip the six-cylinder. Electronic stability control, traction control, antilock brakes, brake assist, dynamic cruise control, and daytime running lights are standard.

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