BMW X1 (2010-2026)

BMW X1 - 2022 – I recently purchased a new BMW X1 2022 from Essendon BMW and had an excellent experience. The salesperson, Nicole,Toni, Louis were very knowledgeable and helpful in finding the perfect car for me. They were very patient and understanding of my needs. The overall process was smooth and stress-free. I also appreciated the thorough explanation of all… Read more

the features and functions of my BMW X1 before I left the dealership. Overall, I highly recommend Essendon BMW dealership to anyone in the market for a new BMW.

Engine Timing Chain Failed at 120,000km – I bought the car in 2018 from first owner with complete service history. Since then service is done regularly. While I’m driving in freeway at 100km/hr the engine stop, dash board warning came out as loss of powder. I manage to pull over safely but after I came into realisation, that was a very dangerous scenario as trucks and other vehicles are… Read more

running at high speed around me in multiple lane freeway. Car is towed to BMW dealer for diagnosis and got confirmation from service manager that the timing chain has failed. To get to this point I already have $2,000 bill and got offered total of $3,000 bill before they can give me an accurate total cost to bring the car back on the road. But I’m informed that the bill could signifcantly go up to bring the car back on the road. I was advise that the whole engine has to be removed to enable full diagnosis of potential failure on other components in the engine as an after effect of timing changed failure while driving. I did not expect this timing chain to fail for such a prestigious European brand at 120,000km I have Japanese cars that has timing chain in the past. Never have issues with timing chain. One had reached 250,000km and never has timing chain issue. As a general knowledge, engine with timing chain are for lifetime of the engine but this is a total shock and disappointment.

Too much of road & tyre noise inside cabin. Defeats the drive – I am surprised to see that none of the owners have noticed the road noise inside the cabin just when crossing 65 KMPH on any road + highways. If you take a drive to GC from City, you are sure to come out deaf due to the amount of road noise inside the cabin. It's a great car, drives great but the noise inside the cabin kills the drive. Absolutely no insulation provided for speeds over 65 kmph. Show details

Very reliable, practical and stylish – 2018 X1 s18i - Stand out car : Use occasionally for general commuting but more significantly for transport to gathering / functions. Kept serviced as per user schedules and by reliable BMW specialists. Not had any mechanical issues reported throughout 3 year period Show details

Practical and Sporty Premium Compact SUV – We were looking a replacement for our trusty Lancer that will fit the requirements for family and at the same time sporty looking one without breaking my wallet. And we found the BMW X1 M Sport 2020, we visited the showroom in Adelaide and had a look at the X1 display. The staff were great and very accomodating and gave us on the spot test drive… Read more

of one of their demo X1s. This model has all the features we need, great interior space including the trunk even with a smaller car dimension from the outside. I love the iDrive which has built in Apple CarPlay, DAB Tuner and Navigation Plus, its far most the easiest Car media I have ever seen. There is wireless charger that fits most latest phones. Ambient Lighting all throughout the car, Panoramic Sunroof. And best of all the engine, its 2 Litre Twin Turbo that has 192hp. Its a car that not only impress you with the badge, its the driving pleasure I enjoy most, accelareation, stability and turning are awesome. Its a comfortable ride and passengers never complain (not with my driving too) and the outside is bearable to nothing. I love it so far specially wife and kids. My daily drive.

very satisfy – A commute car everyday. Satisfy with its power and interior, would be better if Carplay is available. BMW service package is so affordable,even cheaper than my previous japanese hatch Jazz. Show details

Sensor problems under 95,000 km – I bought a 2015 BMWX one diesel version and facing problem with the oil indicator which is showing faulty and BMW people said that’s out of the warranty but it’s only 95,000 km so I don’t think it’s a quality product. 95,000 km where is other brand is giving unlimited kilometres for seven years and this is under five years under 95,000 km. So… Read more

called top brands don’t have trust on their quality. And from the beginning to till now it’s only been to BMW for servicing and all the works.

Excellent car - best value for money – I love the x1 e84. It was the only range i could afford and i love it! The body and paint work is in excellent condition, I have the diesel engine and it is fast! As mentioned by others the fuel is amazing, 6-7L/100km on diesel prices! The steering is stiff, but you can't feel it when driving, its turning the steering wheel stationery that it… Read more

feels heavy. The engine is noisy (because diesel) but with the windows up you can't hear anything. Becareful with DPF warning lights, make sure that your car has the dpf cleaned (it is a very expensive fix).

The price on these cars are fantastic, you can find really good used vehicles in great condition. Do research on these vehicles, get the car inspected, and understand that BMWS are very expensive to repair (parts are expensive).

Overall I really love this car, It makes you feel better driving it, it looks amazing, has an amazing badge, good size and excellent power. You get what you pay for and I love the fact i own a BMW. Would i buy another one? yes. But only used ones not brand new.

Love it – The one thing I love above all else with this car is the lack of cabin noise. It is so quiet and drives like a dream. Plenty of room and perfect for work and the family. Show details

Lovely small SUV, our family loves it! – We recently purchased a near new BMW X1 25i m sport. We have downgraded from a Ford Territory, which had become too big for us, now we don't have to carry prams (not to mention a petrol guzzler!). Fits a family of four easily. Can get two (large) car seats in the back when needed but is rare we have to use them these days. Pros Excellent on fuel… Read more

A lot of power and really grips the road. Steering feels tight and well controlled. Lovely interior, full leather seats etc. Huge electric panoramic sunroof. Heads up display feature is awesome, predicts speed limits, displays directions etc. Lots of safety features. Boot space is good with even more under boot storage. Lots of cool features! Plenty of legroom in the back. Sat Nav is a standard and good and entertainment system top notch. Comfortable ride.

Cons No blind spot sensor. Front seats probably a little bit small. Not a problem for me. Hubby thinks they're a bit uncomfy but I don't. Run flat tyres - not sure about this one, apparently can make the car a little noisy. I haven't noticed but have read suggestions to change to standard tyres in the future for an even better ride.

I would absolutely recommend the BMW X1 if you're looking in the smallish SUV range. Cars we compared it too were

The Audi Q5 - Lovely but boring. New Volkswagen Tiguan - Nice car but purchasing VW I wasn't sure.

We also tested lower end cars, Ford Escape, Kia Sportage but unfortunately once you've driven a luxury European car there's no going back!

BMW X1 is definitely value for money, very fun to drive and perfect for a family of four for city driving.

2016 X1 18d - best in its class (and price range) – This car has a stunning appearance and the drive is brilliant. Taking into account the price, i.e lower than an X3 and Mercs this is is worth a test drive. Keep in mind that because it is alot cheaper than an X5 it does not have a premium feel like an X5 however it is certainly a better drive than Mazda and Hyundai's similar size vehicles, including top of the range Mazdas which have a similar price tag. Show details

Great car – Car hasn't had any problem so far apart from idrive screen shutting off which was easily fixed with the software update, car is very reliable and perfect for daily use. Highly recommend the X1. Show details

Part of the family! – Had the car since 2016. Wife, kids and I loved it then and still love it today! Perfect for getting to places in style and safely. First time BMW and SUV driver. Would recommend. Show details

Amazing car – Amazing car ! We got it at Hornsby BMW I cannot recommend them enough ! Their team is amazing. Just has our first service & their service teams amazing. Had no problems at all with the car. Beautiful to drive & great on fuel. Plenty of room in the boot & backseat  Show details

Fantastic Entry Level BMW – A BMW was never on my radar until I looked at a friends X1 and was surprised at how little it cost. Although I have the base model, it has plenty of features. I love the Sports Mode and automatic parking. The only negative is the number of subscription offers available these days to compliment the electronic equipment such as concierge, maps, apple play. Overall, a great car.  Show details

Love my Beemer – Just love it. Beautiful to drive, great to passenger. Easy to clean. Great vision, love the sunroof, upgraded and got the M Sports pack so love the leather seats and interior. Fits four adults very comfortably and even the grandchilds baby seat. Have the run flat tyres - which I'm not sure about.  Show details

Affordable BMW SUV – The new BMW X1 which has been refreshed is a great value SUV. Much more spacious than it's older model the latest X1 boosts more power, and is about the same size as older BMW X3's. I would recommend buying the top end model and negotiating a better price as it has a lot of included options rather than the lower models.  Show details

Best car – I love the overall performance of the car. Minimum noise, great handling. Interior is very modern and the LED screen is big enough. Very huge legroom even in the back rows. I added on the head up display which is a great feature, shows the speed and GPS on the windscreen which makes everything so much safer and easier to read while you are… Read more

driving! Running costs very low as the car runs on diesel and $60 will give me 1000km on freeway. Never regretted, love this car!

Very roomy – Legroom is big, engine is zippy and fuel consumption is good, car handling is good and dynamic with its 4wd, perfect for family and with kids. Boot space is plenty, a huge improvement from its previous generation. Car design is huge step up and feels bigger than it actually looks  Show details

Nice drive – I was looking for a SUV and was open to any make. I came across a used BMW X1 took it for a test drive and loved the look, feel and interior. I first noticed the steering was really stiff which the sales person advised was standard for BMW and that I would get use to it. I have and it doesn't bother me. I feel safe as I feel in control of the… Read more

steering wheel.

It's a bit more like a station wagon than a SUV but the size of the rear with fold down seats has been great since I recently moved house and fitted a lot of large items into the back.

The car gives off warning beeps when things need attention such as low tyre pressure, oil or service. The service book is informative and I have managed to work things out also with the help of a great technician from Ultra Tune who happened to own a BMW and went straight to the source of a query and showed me what to do.

The indicator and wipers are on the reverse side but you get use to this too.

Petrol must be high quality so its a bit more to run due to higher costs per litre.

I like how it drives and at $16k for a 6 year old car, I am happy with the purchase.

Truly Relaxing And Quiet – The BMW X1 surprises me every time i drive it. It can be just a quiet little mouse and just cruise around it everyday, but click it into sports mode and it's a little pocket rocket. I get lots of stares, i think mainly due to its daytime running lights and the incredible paint finish that just sparkles in the sunlight. I easily get 750 km per tank… Read more

of fuel in city driving and i think (when i eventually) on a long drive might even crack 1000km. The climate control air con is great as well as all of the audio features. You can plug a USB thumb-drive in with your music and play it through the system. There are 3 power jacks in the car front middle and in the boot area so you can power anything up. The auto up down tailgate (key remote) is very handy especially on wet days. I've found the seats to be very comfortable and love the fact that even the rear passengers can recline their seats. The BMW team at Canterbury BMW even included all servicing for the next 5 years in my deal. I will back for the next one in a couple of years. Who knows maybe an X4.

Great value car – For the price range of 30-40 K, this is the best car you can ever buy. Fuel efficiency is the highlight, you can easily get 800 KM out of a 65$ tank. Also, the driving experience is great, the car is solid and sticks to the ground on the roads.  Show details

Most uncomfortable seats, hard ride, poor insulation, no blind spot monitor – Anybody doing a test drive in the F48 series BMW should drive the car for at least one hour. Seats are the worst not just by design (basic seat design look like stolen from a toilet) but becoming very uncomfortable over medium to long distances. No premium here. Sport seats are for very skinny people only. Flat run tyres ensure a harsh ride… Read more

especially on 19 inch if no additive dampers are ordered. Insulation from tyres and engine are also poor. Even innovation package does not include blind spot option, cannot be ordered at all. Even Holden or Koreans offer this safety feature as an option. Start - Stop function is best in class. Engine is economical and delivers good torque. Automatic is excellent. idrive very easy to use. Car design is nice. In summary, in a lot of aspects not a premium car but rather disappointing. I am not a VW fan, disappointed about how they treat customers but from a car perspective, Tiguan Highline with innovation package is a better and cheaper option even with DSG. Audi A3 or MB GLA cannot keep up with Tiguan either.

Good car – Diesel fuel gets us 800km+ on a full tank. The seats are not as comfortable and you can't adjust the lumbar position. The steering is quite heavy, comparable to the 320d. Not very expensive in particular the X1 compared to other model. as model price for a diesel as standard is excellent and a cheaper than the out going model, where diesel engine was an option  Show details

Beautiful car, let down by lack of Apple car play – The new 2016 X1 is a much improved version of the last. It is a perfect small SUV city car. So far, it's been a very reliable ride. We got complementary 5-year free service which was an added bonus. The innovation and comfort package are an extra $2000 each but I felt were well worth it (make sure you negotiate with the BMW dealers and never pay… Read more

RRP!)

Cons:

The navigation system is a touch laggy. We also found out the car was not compatible with Apple car play and there was no way around it.

Great for around town, safe, but a bit gutless – We bought this car for my Mum, as we were worried about the second hand Japanese car she had and its ability to protect her (and the Grandkids) in an accident. First of all this car has a lot of class; all her friends were impressed. Alas she only drove it for 6 months before she failed her eye sight test, but then didn't have any problems with… Read more

getting friends and relatives to drive her around. Great for an 80+ year old to get in and out of, plenty of safety features, nice finish. The 2.0L motor struggles a bit around town.

The only negative is that I would have bought the diesel option instead.

Excellent – Sunglass saving us from sun, scorching sun. good durable tyre. Tyre has got special device to inflate automatically which is safe while driving highway with high speed. Smooth driving, very balanced. Not very expensive in particular the X1 compared to other model. It costs only $50K where as other models cost $100K.  Show details

The 2016 BMW x1 is an improvement over the previous 2010-2015 BMW x1 (e84) – Review of the 2016 BMW x1 18D THE GOOD Diesel fuel = 800km on a tank around the city Better rear leg room Bigger trunk (boot) Start/stop cut in and more smoothly Base model now with diesel motor (Australia) Fuel economy better than my old 2012 BMW x1 Innovations package is excellent and worth the money Bonnet lenght has reduced… Read more

due the engine layout

New diesel engine is improved over my old 2012 x1 sdrive 20d

Base model price for a diesel as standard is excellent and a cheaper than the out going model, where diesel engine was an option

THE BAD

Runflat tyres, mean you feel deep potholds

Drivers seat needs improvement, not as comfortable as the previous model

Has gone from rear wheel drive to front wheel drive, although it still has nearly the same driving response.

Pleasant surprise – Driving a 2 litre Diesel, AWD, X1. I live in Pretoria, South Africa – typical 1st world city with good highways, surrounded by 3rd world rural areas. Has been driving a E46 BMW 323i for many years (300,000km) but the vehicle was too low for secondary gravel and dirt roads, building sites (where I frequently go as engineer), and setting of too game… Read more

reserves etc. Thus my decision to upgrade the vehicle with something nimble (small), AWD, good on high speed and highway, light on fuel and safe, but capable of dealing with rough secondary roads and 3rd world routes. Thought of going for X3, but had an opportunity to buy 1 year old used X1 – took the chance and I am pleasantly surprised.

I tried various smaller SUV’s prior to purchasing the X1, including Subaru - but the fuel consumption was horrendous compared to modern diesels, Toyota – higher SUV’s centre of gravity too high for good car-like road holding and accident evasion (buck-test).

Driving the X1 most certainly has a go-cart like sport feeling about it. Its steering is very communicative, and its suspension is hard (almost too hard), but sufficiently so to counter the higher ground clearance in cornering. Its engine is well mated with the Auto-6 speed box, and brakes are sharp and consistent. Deals surprising well with rutted dirt roads notwithstanding its hard suspension, and its AWD X-drive adaptable system can be felt working hard during these forays in to bushveld roads with deep sand and rutting. The vehicle has 194 mm ground clearance, but a tall overhang (shallow approach), so it deals with rough roads, but would not be worth much going off-road. Fuel consumption in mixed city use is 12.5 km/l (driving medium to hard), and on rural roads it manages 16.3 km/l averaging 120 km/hour – I am happy with it getting just short off 1000 km range on a full 61 litre tank of diesel.

Comfort and space are plenty for a small SUV type vehicle, and my 1.83 meter length finds no problem being seated, as do a friend of 2 meters tall.

In retrospect, now having lived with the X1 for a few months, I have grown appreciation and respect for its abilities – I would do it all again, if I had to make the choice in hindsight. Excellent road holding and ability on tar, good ability on rural dirt roads, sufficient ground clearance for rutted and sand roads. Nimble in city driving, but spacious in class. Light on diesel. Very sporty driver’s experience. Hard suspension, short wheelbase can become bumpy on rough roads. Diesel engine more noisy than in sedan vehicle applications. Run-flat tyres, no spare wheel.