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2025 BMW X1 M35i xDrive 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 Audi Q3 Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the BMW X1 M35i xDRIVE
Based on the Audi Q3 40 TFSI QUATTRO S LINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
351 to 421 km
58L
418 to 481 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$60,400 - $92,300
$57,500 - $70,800
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks, feels fresh
- Better pricing than German rivals
- Sportback more practical than you’d think
Misses
- Some refinement improvements needed
- Not quite as fast as it looks
- Back seat a bit cramped
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 2024 Audi Q3 range, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Arkona White
- Pulse Orange
- Chronos Grey metallic
- Floret Silver metallic
- Glacier White metallic
- Mythos Black metallic
- Nano Grey metallic
- Navarra Blue metallic
- Progressive Red metallic
- Daytona Grey pearl effect
- Dew Silver metallic
- Nardo Grey
- Kyalami Green
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 233kW | 110kW - 132kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4900 - 5750 | 3900 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 230Nm - 400Nm | 250Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 2000 | 1400 - 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 80 - 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
