PRICE : 2016 BMW X1 $34,800
If you're shopping for an entry-level BMW crossover SUV, you're going to destination upward looking at the X1, the automaker's smallest too most affordable utility vehicle. The previous-generation BMW X1 was dandy fun to have but exceptionally tight on rider space, too hence pretty impractical for household unit of measurement use. It's a unlike story amongst the redesigned 2016 BMW X1, though, which is taller too wider too much roomier on the inside. That's non the only upgrade on the novel X1, but it's the original argue to position this pocket-size luxury crossover dorsum on your shopping list.
BMW purists powerfulness alarm you lot to the fact that the X1 is no longer based on the rear-wheel-drive three Series too straightaway shares its front-wheel-drive platform architecture amongst the Mini Cooper household unit of measurement (BMW owns Mini). We'll concur that it's a niggling weird to have got "front-wheel drive" too "BMW" inwards the same sentence, but for the bulk of shoppers interested inwards an entry-level luxury crossover, there's no pregnant downside to this change. Minis are already known for their nimble handling, too so there's hardly whatever dandy loss inwards raiding the corporate parts bin, piece the measure turbocharged four-cylinder engine, piece downwardly on powerfulness compared to in conclusion year's four-cylinder X1, should deliver acceleration too fuel mileage that's every bit practiced every bit or meliorate than whatever of this crossover's four-cylinder rivals. Plus, all-wheel have is also standard, too so every 2016 X1 is suitable for winter-weather driving.
Inside the 2016 BMW X1, head-, shoulder too legroom have got all increased, particularly inwards the backseat. Cargo capacity is straightaway close the top of the class, though anyone needing serious cubic footage would do meliorate amongst a larger crossover similar the X3. Cabin materials are noticeably nicer than before, too the X1's forepart occupants finally larn measure power-adjustable seats. There are a few novel technology scientific discipline features, too, including an available head-up display, a hands-free powerfulness liftgate too a frontal collision mitigation organization amongst pedestrian detection.
Within the growing shape of pocket-size luxury crossover SUVs, the BMW X1 is easily 1 of the most appealing options for 2016. You'll bring out interior accommodations of similar character inwards competitors similar the Audi Q3 too Mercedes-Benz GLA250, but adults volition have got problem getting comfortable inwards their snug backseats, too both crossovers are quite a flake slower than the X1. The distinctively styled Lexus NX 200t has a nicely appointed cabin of its ain too a good-sized bring upward seat, but offers really niggling cargo infinite when that seat's inwards use. Meanwhile, the larger too somewhat to a greater extent than expensive Acura RDX is meliorate suited for families than the others too remains an fantabulous value for shoppers who prefer a six-cylinder engine.
That's non to state the 2016 BMW X1 wouldn't also piece of employment for a pocket-size family. Whereas its predecessor was narrowly focused on delivering a sporty driving experience, this novel X1 is far to a greater extent than practical too worth considering if you lot desire a useful luxury crossover amongst a pocket-size footprint.
EXTERIOR
As expected, the second-gen X1 sports an evolutionary blueprint amongst styling cues borrowed from its bigger siblings, the X3 too X5. The forepart fascia features a slightly bigger twin-kidney grille too longer, sleeker headlamps. Down below, the X1 received larger fog lamps too larger air intakes, making it seem non only bigger than its predecessor, but to a greater extent than aggressive every bit well. In all, it seems every bit if the X1 is no longer the ugly duckling of the BMW crossover family.
When viewed from the side, the X1 seems nearly identical to its predecessor from the waist down. The trademark beltline is yet inwards place, piece the side skirt expanse is creased inwards a similar fashion every bit on the previous model. However, things are unlike from the waist up, amongst a taller drinking glass area, a bigger quarter window, too a raked roofline.
The bring upward fascia has received its fair portion of upgrades every bit well, starting amongst significantly larger taillights, which facial expression agency meliorate than the previous units, too a meliorate sculpted tailgate too upper bumper area.
Overall, it seems the X1 has snuff it a infant X5, too there’s aught incorrect amongst that. Mini SUVs aren’t just appealing design-wise, but BMW tried truly difficult amongst the X1 too the resultant is quite good.
INTERIOR
Whereas before BMW X1s had a fairly patently interior design, the 2016 X1 is to a greater extent than inviting too has 1 of the most elegant cabins inwards this cost range. The expensive-looking dash combines BMW's classic analog gauges amongst modern technology scientific discipline too high-quality materials, although, you'll bespeak to ante upward for the optional 8.8-inch iDrive display covert to taste the total effect. The biggest upgrade compared to in conclusion year's X1, though, is the increment inwards rider space.
BMW purists powerfulness alarm you lot to the fact that the X1 is no longer based on the rear-wheel-drive three Series too straightaway shares its front-wheel-drive platform architecture amongst the Mini Cooper household unit of measurement (BMW owns Mini). We'll concur that it's a niggling weird to have got "front-wheel drive" too "BMW" inwards the same sentence, but for the bulk of shoppers interested inwards an entry-level luxury crossover, there's no pregnant downside to this change. Minis are already known for their nimble handling, too so there's hardly whatever dandy loss inwards raiding the corporate parts bin, piece the measure turbocharged four-cylinder engine, piece downwardly on powerfulness compared to in conclusion year's four-cylinder X1, should deliver acceleration too fuel mileage that's every bit practiced every bit or meliorate than whatever of this crossover's four-cylinder rivals. Plus, all-wheel have is also standard, too so every 2016 X1 is suitable for winter-weather driving.
Inside the 2016 BMW X1, head-, shoulder too legroom have got all increased, particularly inwards the backseat. Cargo capacity is straightaway close the top of the class, though anyone needing serious cubic footage would do meliorate amongst a larger crossover similar the X3. Cabin materials are noticeably nicer than before, too the X1's forepart occupants finally larn measure power-adjustable seats. There are a few novel technology scientific discipline features, too, including an available head-up display, a hands-free powerfulness liftgate too a frontal collision mitigation organization amongst pedestrian detection.
Within the growing shape of pocket-size luxury crossover SUVs, the BMW X1 is easily 1 of the most appealing options for 2016. You'll bring out interior accommodations of similar character inwards competitors similar the Audi Q3 too Mercedes-Benz GLA250, but adults volition have got problem getting comfortable inwards their snug backseats, too both crossovers are quite a flake slower than the X1. The distinctively styled Lexus NX 200t has a nicely appointed cabin of its ain too a good-sized bring upward seat, but offers really niggling cargo infinite when that seat's inwards use. Meanwhile, the larger too somewhat to a greater extent than expensive Acura RDX is meliorate suited for families than the others too remains an fantabulous value for shoppers who prefer a six-cylinder engine.
That's non to state the 2016 BMW X1 wouldn't also piece of employment for a pocket-size family. Whereas its predecessor was narrowly focused on delivering a sporty driving experience, this novel X1 is far to a greater extent than practical too worth considering if you lot desire a useful luxury crossover amongst a pocket-size footprint.
SPECIFICATION
► Year:2016
► Make:BMW
► Model:X1
► Price:$ 32000 (Est.)
► Engine:inline-4
► Horsepower @ RPM:228 @ 5000
► Torque @ RPM:258 @ 1250
► Displacement:2.0 L
► 0-60 time:6.3 sec.
► Top Speed:130 mph
FEATURES
With a starting cost inwards the mid-$30,000s, the 2016 BMW X1 isn't lavishly equipped inwards base of operations form. At launch there's only 1 trim level—xDrive 28i—that comes amongst an 8-speed automatic transmission too all-wheel drive. Standard features include powerfulness forepart seats amongst driver-side memory, a seven-speaker audio system, a multi-function steering wheel, too leather-like SensaTec (synthetic) upholstery.
Most X1s volition likely larn inwards at dealerships amongst 1 or to a greater extent than selection groups. The Luxury bundle adds leather seats too forest or aluminum trim; the Premium bundle builds on that amongst features similar a panoramic roof, keyless entry, too LED headlights. Heated seats are portion of the Cold Weather package, too the Technology bundle has highlights similar navigation too a head-up display. There are also a duo of Driver Assistance packages. An m Sport bundle amongst sport seats too exclusive transmission/suspension tuning volition snuff it available afterwards inwards the year.
Stand-alone options include a 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, too many features from packages are available à la carte. Perhaps the easiest telephone shout out upward to brand is the sliding/reclining bring upward topographic point that enhances the X1's versatility for only a few hundred dollars.
PERFORMANCE
The 2016 BMW X1 comes amongst only 1 drivetrain: an all-new turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 rated for 228 horsepower too 258 pound-feet of torque. It's mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission amongst comfort, sport, too eco modes, too paddle shifters. BMW claims 0-to-60 mph acceleration of 6.3 seconds, too that feels virtually correct to us.
The fact that the X1 barely qualifies every bit a crossover plant inwards the favor of its on-road performance. Simply put, it's fun to drive. Electric speed-sensitive steering is quick too communicative, braking is good, too you lot tin hustle the X1 through corners at un-crossover-like speeds. We institute that the transmission stubbornly resists downshifting during uphill acceleration from depression speeds amongst moderate throttle, but flipping into sport trend solves that problem.
A examination have along mount roads beset past times detritus from a serial of landslides gave the X1 a run a endangerment to demonstrate its SUV-lite capabilities. Good the world clearance proved particularly useful inwards this approximation of real-world obstacles an X1 possessor powerfulness truly encounter. We did lose traction, though, inwards a few gravel-strewn apexes taken at speeds that seemed reasonable, too this somewhat diminished our confidence.
The X1 rides on measure 18-inch wheels amongst run-flat all-season tires. Conventional all-season tires amongst a space-saver spare are a no-cost option; 19-inch wheels amongst run-flat performance tires cost extra.
ENGINE
The 2016 BMW X1 is powered past times a new, 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder that makes 228 horsepower. Astute observers may banking concern bill that powerfulness is truly downwardly from the 240 figure made past times the quondam 2.0-liter engine. BMW promises that its performance is the same, though, amongst the powerfulness to striking the 0-60-mph benchmark inwards 6.3 seconds. H5N1 Sport trend livens throttle reply too stiffens steering feel, piece comfort too eco modes musical note downwardly settings. All X1 models are all-wheel have too utilisation an 8-speed Aisin automatic transmission. The novel X1's fuel-economy ratings rest the same every bit those of the outgoing model. H5N1 start-stop organization shuts off the engine at idle to condom fuel. If you lot bring out the restarts jarring, it tin endure defeated. Premium gasoline is recommended.
► 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4
228 horsepower @ 5,000 rpm
258 lb-ft of torque @ 1,250 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 22/32 mpg
FUEL ECONOMY
BMW eliminated its six-cylinder from the X1 lineup, at to the lowest degree for the fourth dimension being. That leaves a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that returns a respectable 22 mpg city, 32 highway, 26 combined, according to the EPA.
It achieves greener performance inwards a multifariousness of ways. H5N1 novel 8-speed automatic transmission, for instance, minimizes unloosen energy loss amongst reduced converter slip, piece a wider gear spread cuts emissions past times lowering revs at higher speeds. The all-wheel-drive organization has also been engineered to trim weight too unloosen energy loss. And the Eco Pro trend enables a coasting business office that disengages the powertrain when the driver lifts off the accelerator at speeds betwixt thirty mph too 100 mph
SAFETY
Every 2016 BMW X1 comes measure amongst stability too traction control, antilock disc brakes (with automatic brake drying), forepart side airbags, full-length side drape airbags, forepart human knee airbags, active front-seat caput restraints too loma descent control. Also measure is the BMW Assist emergency communications system, which provides automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle recovery too on-demand roadside assistance.
Optional security equipment includes the rearview photographic television camera too parking sensors that are portion of the basic Driver Assistance package. The Plus version of that bundle provides to a greater extent than advanced driver aids similar a frontal collision warning too mitigation organization amongst pedestrian detection too lane divergence warnings.
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