Overhead is one of the largest double-panel sunroofs I have seen (since the Hyundai Santa Fe) and occupies the majority of the X1’s ceiling real estate. Customer’s have the choice of either a 6.5-inch or 8.8-inch display with the latter running the latest iDrive software. Layout of the buttons are immediately familiar to anyone that has been in a modern BMW. Nooks and crannies remain sparse for pocket change and other loose items (typical of a German cabin), though the centre console remains driver-oriented and ergonomic. My tester came equipped with chocolate mocha leather seating surfaces against exposed grain dark wood accents – a beautiful colour combo that oozes luxury. #Idrive reviews 2018 driverBut appearances can be misleading, and while the DNA under the beautiful Atlantic Grey metallic paint may be mutated, the X1 does a lot right to convey the Bavarian spirit.įor starters, smart packaging and high build quality provide a spacious environment for both the driver and front passenger. The X1 is a handsome vehicle but it doesn’t push the envelope in design. Frankly, the former looked more like a wagon on stilts. Proportionally, it’s taller than the outgoing X1 and thus looks more convincing as an SUV. Signature kidney grills match other X-models on sale, and the headlights utilize the brand’s LED technology. On the outside, the X1 looks right at home with the rest of the BMW family. That’s right, sporting a transversely mounted 4-cylinder engine and front wheel drive (naturally), at first glance, the apple appears to have fallen far from the tree. Unlike their typical ingredient list which includes a silky smooth straight-six, a balanced chassis, and rear-wheel drive setup, the X1 follows a different formula. Now in its second generation, the X1 is BMW’s smallest crossover in the portfolio yet is also the most diverse from BMW’s not-so-secret formula to success. With the X3 and X5 foundation, BMW has pretty much unveiled crossover counterparts for its entire sedan lineup, including a trio of SAVs (Sports Activity Vehicles) à la X4, X6, and a soon-to-be X2 and X7. BMW has been on a mission to satiate North America’s appetite for crossovers.
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