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BMW X1

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 75% Detailed ratings

Price $38,500 Payments

Fuel consumption 6.5 – 10.2 L/100km

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Even though the X1 is BMW’s smallest SUV, it still has the same genes that built the German brand’s reputation. Its engine is a turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder that generates 241 hp paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and AWD. This vehicle’s full name is actually the X1 xDrive28i. The driving position for the X1 is somewhere between a conventional sedan and an SUV.

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2014 BMW X1 Exterior Overview

BMW's crossover SUV combines an all-wheel-drive configuration with BMW's notorious elegance.

The Car Guide rating 75%

Pros

Great style
Athletic engine
Efficient eight-speed automatic gearbox
Good road holding

Cons

Quality of some plastics
Expensive options
Limited rear visibility
Rear legroom

Driving	8/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	6/10
Reliability	7/10
Winter driving	8/10
Comfort	8/10

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August 15, 2024
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August 13, 2024
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January 15, 2019
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December 20, 2017
Airbag
March 31, 2016
Electrical
February 7, 2013

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