8.3
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 MG ZS Comparison
BMW X1
MG ZS
2025 BMW
X1
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2025 MG
ZS
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Based on the BMW X1 M35i xDRIVE
Based on the MG ZS ESSENCE TURBO
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
351 to 421 km
41L - 55L
193 to 1172 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$60,400 - $92,300
$22,990 - $36,990
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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
- A delightfully mature small SUV
- Heaps of safety tech, and it’s not too frustrating either
- Spacious and comfortable cabin
Misses
- Not as precise to drive as some turbo rivals
- High servicing costs through MG workshops
- Fuel use is a little high
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.
- Sloane Silver Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Regal Blue Metallic
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 1495 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 233kW | 81kW - 158kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4900 - 5750 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 230Nm - 400Nm | 140Nm - 465Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 2000 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
