2025 BMW X1 review
The last X1 was a strong seller, but not a class leader. The new model is a stronger package – and now has a proper performance option.
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Scott Collie
BMW X1 vs Alfa Romeo Tonale Comparison
BMW X1
Alfa Romeo Tonale
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2025 BMW
X1
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2025 Alfa Romeo
Tonale
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the BMW X1 M35i xDRIVE
Based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale VELOCE PHEV Q4
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
351 to 421 km
43L - 55L
65 to 308 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$60,400 - $92,300
$50,900 - $79,000
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Grown-up, spacious interior
- Packs a punch in a straight line
- Interior tech is mostly excellent
Misses
- Big price jump over xDrive20i
- Gets a bit busy over rough roads
- Interior technology can still be fiddly
Jade Credentino
Contributor
Jade Credentino drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- All the bells and whistles over the rest of the Tonale range
- Perfect for city driving without committing to EV power
- One of the only PHEV powertrains within its segment
Misses
- $19,600 more than Tonale Hybrid
- Not as punchy as specs suggest
- Fuel economy balloons past EV range
Colours Available
The 2023 BMW X1 comes standard in non-metallic Alpine White, with a range of metallic finishes costing an extra $1800 or coming free as part of the Enhancement pack:
- Black Sapphire
- Phytonic Blue
- M Portimao Blue
- Sanremo Green
- Cape York Green
- Utah Orange
BMW Individual Storm Bay is a $2500 option, or $700 if you specify your X1 with the Enhancement pack.
The Alfa Romeo Tonale is available in the following colours:
- Alfa White
- Alfa Red
- Alfa Black
- Vesuvio Grey Metallic
- Misano Blue Metallic
- Montreal Green Tri-Coat (Veloce only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 1332 - 1469 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 233kW | 118kW - 208kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4900 - 5750 | 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 230Nm - 400Nm | 240Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 2000 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 86.5 - 92.2 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
