Very Good
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
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2025 BMW
X1
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2025 Toyota
bZ4X
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Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
351 to 421 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$60,400 - $92,300
$66,000 - $74,900
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, refined drive
- Funky design inside and out
- Good space in the rear
Misses
- Efficiency, range off the pace
- Price premium over FWD
- Slow real-world charging speeds
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.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 233kW | 150kW - 160kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4900 - 5750 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 230Nm - 400Nm | 265Nm - 337Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 2000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
