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Fantastic yet again Thomas and the team. Watching the channel for 7/8 years and loved your videos. Your brilliant English has also prompted me to start learning German so any tips are welcome, Danke !!!!
I'm ordering one an X1 based on this review. Out the door just over $50k with the M sport mode and performance tires. I like that the X1 does not feel top heavy like most SUVs, so the driving dynamics are much more like a car. Modern with good gas mileage, with decent acceleration (under 6 sec 0 to 60), and mildly luxurious interior. And the length makes it very easy to park in the city.
I still love the big rotary temperature controls on my E82 135i. So clicky and satisfying to use. Losing the idrive control and manual temperature controls seems like such a step backward and makes me want to hang onto my current X1 a while longer. Another great review @Thomas!
Carwow's review of new Mercedes C63 the other day where Mercedes' PR manager.. Matt really missed an opportunity to bring the issue straight to their face and see their argumentation in unedited video. Anyways, really bad direction of whole industry as such, with except of Mazda who openly opposes the trend. Excellent work Thomas!
Being a former new BMW owner I love the new X1...I just struggle to recognize it as a BMW and feel the passion when it lacks digitalization of the classic BMW gauges cluster (classic clocks)... As a teenager I had wet dreams of the mechanical clocks and orange night light... The Nintendo graphics alienate me away
22:44 You wouldn't need that feature in Kenya. At the traffic lights when it is time to go and you are caught napping, the cars behind you will quickly remind you!
I've just ordered an iX1 M Sport from Pelras Toulouse having already seen the car at Goodwood FoS. It was the most difficult car ever to spec e.g to have the induction phone charging I had to buy the Premium pack at €2100 and I must then pay another €800 for active cruise or €350 for heated seats after I have taken delivery. I really think BMW should re-think this strategy..it's too greedy. Nevertheless, I can't wait to get my new car next March.
Just ordered an X1 Sport here in the UK and I feel your frustration! I wanted the anti-dazzle internal and extenral mirrors, but to get that I would have to buy a £1,600 package with mostly features that I do not need or want. I also wanted the heated steeering wheel and can only get that through a package too (plus a later subscription fee too!) and yet, for example, I could specify heated seats as a single option. Crazy! Still, great car and can't wait to get behind the wheel!
Hi, really love you videos. Very clear, unbiased and informative. Any chance you could do a comparison between the new BMW X1 and the Volvo XC40, including analysis of power trains etc??? Would be great if you could. Thanks.
Another great review. I feel like a fan of Thomas. Very detailed and informative test drive in good English. ID8 needs more learning to do the setting but looks really modern. BMW iX1 is worth waiting . There are low tax and super low energy price in Taiwan.
How's the shoulder room? I have broad shoulders and in the original X1/1 Series, the shoulder room was uncomfortably tight; I found the B pillar very intrusive. Is that resolved here?
The touchscreen climate controls on the new X1 are a deal-breaker. I would never buy a car that didn’t enable me to easily control the aircon while driving. It’s too distracting and dangerous to use a screen. Physical knobs and buttons are so much better and safer. PS: Thanks for the great review Thomas!
@@fvandewinckel So you are saying denying options is a good thing. You like it doesn't mean everyone else should like it. I also think it's a deal breaker as well.
Although I agree the physical buttons or knobs are easier and less distracting, I prefer the button-less approach of the new models because of the nodern design language. I always use auto climate so I don't need to manual control the climate that often. Also, I hope the voice command does the job for these kinds of stuff. My current car has all the climate controls as physical buttons, but if I want to change some settings, I still need to have a quick look . So having buttons doesn't necessarily remove the necessity of taking your eyes from the road. But it is totally subjective if this is a deal breaker for you and I won't argue that
The front looks quite strange again - it's like a cheerful kid in class that is trying too hard not to show it is actually angry. The taillights are too low imo as well. The air vents look unharmonic - the one in the center and the ones in front of the passenger aren't in the same height but are too closely placed and just look out of place. Otherwise Thomas - great review, as always on point and very informative.
Fantastic review! I love that you do go through all the driving options as it is always interesting to understand what the car can do as you say so you can choose the driving configuration that suits your driving style best 😊 Its also an interesting decision if this vs the 2 Active Tourer - I bet most people will just look at the X1 but the Active Tourer could be the hidden gem of the BMW model range!
@@rimmerblues1586 I think the new AT looks amazing. No idea how they came up with that design but it totally transforms what people expect from a car aimed at that market segment . I think they’ve done a great job with it 👍
Love this review as always Thomas! I'm really excited for the new X1. That's the first time I've ever said that! I have a 2022 M4 coupe, but this would be such a great daily driver, for getting groceries, city, small road trips. These 19" rims are the way to go, too. Best balance between sidewall and rim size. I don't think I would go with the 20" ones just because the purpose of this car is able to handle some rougher roads, I don't want to worry about low profile tires on my crossover.
I am going to order the BMW X1 xDrive25e Sport next week with standard 17 inch wheels as i live rural and many of the roads are rough here.Hope i have made the right decision.
exactly! And the same goes for the price of gasoline, by the way. And you have similar wages, so really don't know why you guys are complaining over there...
Nice review! I wish you could film the cars from the outside a bit more next time please. Meaning, without too much zoom, just from various different sides and more in the city (for example when you are parking it between the two cars, which will show how it looks compared with its size to other cars, or how easy is it turning in tight corners/streets), just to simulate a bit how it looks in the real world instead of watching primarily you in the interior. I hope you will do a review of the hybrid version as well soon?
I dare the CarPlay problem is more caused by your iPhone - I could replicate the exact same issue in my G21 as long as I used my iPhone X. Since I own a recent iPhone it did not appear again…
Great review, as always! It is the first detailed review I could find online for this car. What gearbox did the 23i had? I see in the BMW configurator there are 2 options for the transmission: DCT (probably 7speed) or "automatic" (I guess the 8speed ZF gearbox). 300euros more for de 8speed auto. Please give more details on differences between the 2 gearboxes (driving feeling, consumption and reaction to kickdown), in your future reviews for this car.
1. Thomas, are you sure you have enough legroom in the front? When driving your knees looked high/close to the dashboard. 2. Is there a PHEV for the X1? Comparable to the upcoming Tonale PHEV?
IX1 is on preorder. What I didn't like about this car was the lack of wheel options in the order. The Msport starts with 18inch in my country. I don't like the style of 19 inch and 20inch is not comfy and also expensive to upgrade. The second complain is the range of the car. I think it could have been a bit better. 438 WLTP could have been 50km more with slightly bigger battery.
Really nice review, thanks. What do you thing about car’s performance when is being driving on snowy conditions? Do you thing that awd works in ev and phev versions?
I really think this is the way to go. Bmw really made a good decision. I think the i am a ev look is just a trend and i don’t like it. To me evs are not really the i am sustainable so i am the future thing. But really the x1 and ix1 really are good looking cars and how bmw handelt it is really good. This is the car that are the engines you pick what you want the car is the same
They've always made some affordable vehicles (smaller in size). This never had a negative effect on sales of the other models. I welcome less snobbism, or better yet, no snobbism any day.
In my country, the Kia EV6 GT-line long range AWD, XC40 P8, and iX1 are the same price. I’ve ordered the iX1. Hopefully the smaller battery will still serve well for the range.
Another Excellent and thorough test carried out in a second language, Well Done Thomas. Will you be testing the PHEV models of the X1 when available. I have range anxiety as do some long trips into Europe as well as many short ones and I believe the predicted range of Electric driving will be north of 50 miles. For me this sounds a good balance but interested in your view and analysis
Hi, May I please ask if you can feel the air suction from the gaps at the wireless charging station? I don't know if it is only active when a phone is in place, cause I can't feel anything with my finger front of the gaps. Thank you.
Finally some really thight and good looking stearing wheels from BMW. Best I've seen in a long time. Shame they've removed the iDrive controller as well as temperature and volume knob tho. Great review!
👏🏽👏🏽As it should’ve been from the get-go. ABOUT TIME!!! Glad to see EVs can finally blend in with the regular combustion variants without being blatantly obvious.
did you find that the instrument cluster screen is oddly very small compared to the infotainment screen? no option to get it in a larger size either at the moment, very strange decision
Fantastic review, but you didn't touch on one thing that may allay the worries people have about there being no I-drive wheel, which is the voice control option. I took an X1 for a test drive the other day and tested this function. I did two tests, speaking in my normal voice (with has a slight Yorkshire accent) at normal volume and intonation. First test: "Play radio 2" and sure enough, 'Radio 2' was selected for me. Second test: "Raise the temperature" - response from Idrive was "what would you like me to set the driver side temperature to?" "22" I responded and in less than a second, '22' appeared on the screen. I presently drive an Active Tourer (2019) and the voice control in that is disappointing. I would say BMW have definitely improved voice recognition ins version 8 Idrive software, as the X1 I test drove responded to both my requests without having been 'trained' to recognise my voice, so it would seem to work as well as, say, Alexa.
Love the video, I just placed my order in Norway for my IX1 M Sport in frozen grey metallic all options, but with the 17inch winter wheels and 18inch summer, just for added comfort and the fact big wheels are not great for snow in Norway in the winter. I looked at the Tesla model Y but on close inspection at the bottom of the doors inside there was missed paint and the primer was showing through, also I am not a fan of an iPad looking display just slapped on the dash board. I have an I3 at the moment a 2014 model with only 90km in winter when fully charged so this will be a huge upgrade for me. Would love if you got a video of the IX1 factory and went through the production process, I hear it's one of the most advanced in the world. Can you get information about the Idrive 9 ? I hear X1 will get it later in the year my car is due September so I hope I get the new upgrade.
Hi, I ordered this car too a week ago. How has your experience been so far? Any issues with this iX1 xdrive30? Whats the real world range in norwegian summer and winter. I am from vestlandet where winters are milder.
To be fair, my wife's had a couple occurrences of an Android Auto connection issue with her G20 330i. It just disconnected on its own, and we were unable to get it reconnected. It suddenly started working again after a couple of days. So that issue is not necessarily new.
huge miss on the underfloor storage. the 1st gen has a huge underfloor storage and you can fit a carry on 22" luggage plus a duffle bag in that underfloor compartment
Wonder why they did not go for dual insulation glass? Cheaper makes have it as standard but most of the X1 reviews i have seen state how silent it is..guess it is only noticeable on the motorway at high speeds.
Great helpful review! If BMW will start making their steering more soft and light like MB, Volvo...then, it's not BMW anymore:( BMW was unique manufacturer letting driver and the car be like one whole connected ultimate driving machine. Good to know that no more actual buttons for driving modes, climate controls.. touch screen will distract from driving to change every single settings.
Is the trunk length 31 inches or 35 inches as you say in another video? That's significant, and I would not buy it if there are only 31 inches, but 35 is enough.
In my opinion it is not right that the armrest opens just from drivers side, when you are traveling you could not ask codriver to take out anything from the area under armrest.
What's weird about X1s is that they look way bigger than they are. Those are not much taller than 3 series , doubt they are longer or wider, ground clearance is very car like too, the only reason it exist is because ppl judge books by the cover , believe " suv " is by default a safer and a higher end product than a car.
Long waited for that superb review, always counting on your opinion. We’re waiting for opnening the order for the phev. I’m so deeply sad since I’ve heard your wallpaper comment 😢 I’m fearing that day all the time 🥺 so I’m absolutely with you on that one.
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00:00 all-new BMW X1 comes as ICE and EV!
00:15 X1 M Sport in Storm Bay Metallic
00:55 Length, wheels and aerodynamics
02:55 Suspension
03:05 X1 X-Line in Cape York Green
03:43 X1 X-Line in Utah Orange
04:20 iX1 (EV) M Sport in Frozen Grey
06:13 iX1 X-Line in Mineral White
06:50 Interior: key fob and doors
07:33 M Sport interior
07:52 Perforated Sensatec seats
09:32 Cockpit overview
10:29 BMW OS8 infotainment
13:54 Digital instruments and HUD
14:38 Middle console
15:52 Rear seats
18:33 X-Line interior
19:19 Brown Sensatec and Eucalyptus wood
19:51 Trunk / boot area
21:05 Trunk / boot iX1
21:16 Engines: petrol vs PHEV vs diesel vs EV
22:25 Driving BMW X1 23i petrol
23:30 German Autobahn acceleration
24:35 X1 vs 2-Series Active Tourer?
25:56 Noise insulation
26:35 Comparison predecessor
27:15 Motorway high speed driving
28:26 Driving modes
29:58 Comparison Audi Q3 and MB GLA
31:30 Countryside driving
33:50 Boost mode
34:36 Hardware vs software
36:49 Consumption / fuel economy 23i petrol
37:03 Driving BMW iX1 (EV)
37:47 Iconic sounds
39:10 Recuperation modes
40:55 Driving fun EV vs ICE
45:50 EV efficiency
47:09 Real-world EV range iX1
#BMW #BMWX1 #BMWiX1
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Fantastic yet again Thomas and the team. Watching the channel for 7/8 years and loved your videos. Your brilliant English has also prompted me to start learning German so any tips are welcome, Danke !!!!
so great you've been with us for so long !!
I'm ordering one an X1 based on this review. Out the door just over $50k with the M sport mode and performance tires. I like that the X1 does not feel top heavy like most SUVs, so the driving dynamics are much more like a car. Modern with good gas mileage, with decent acceleration (under 6 sec 0 to 60), and mildly luxurious interior. And the length makes it very easy to park in the city.
I still love the big rotary temperature controls on my E82 135i. So clicky and satisfying to use.
Losing the idrive control and manual temperature controls seems like such a step backward and makes me want to hang onto my current X1 a while longer.
Another great review @Thomas!
As someone in Australia where we have chronically poor countryside roads, I have to agree. idrive is easier and safer at speed
agree
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Carwow's review of new Mercedes C63 the other day where Mercedes' PR manager.. Matt really missed an opportunity to bring the issue straight to their face and see their argumentation in unedited video.
Anyways, really bad direction of whole industry as such, with except of Mazda who openly opposes the trend.
Excellent work Thomas!
Interior is no longer BMW identity, could be a VAG product or any random Chinese car
Nice video， bro, I never miss a second. When can you do a comprehensive comparison between
iX 1 and iX 3？
I was waiting this review. Thanks Thomas.
Really one of the best car presentation channels on yt, awesome work - keep going 👍✨
Highly appreciated!
Totally agree
Thank you so much for your detailed coverage of all the colours, fantastic work! Love it!
thanks keep tuning in =)
The volume lever on the middle console is awesome!
My legit comfort vides, thank you Thomas for a great review been looking forward to this one!
Being a former new BMW owner I love the new X1...I just struggle to recognize it as a BMW and feel the passion when it lacks digitalization of the classic BMW gauges cluster (classic clocks)... As a teenager I had wet dreams of the mechanical clocks and orange night light... The Nintendo graphics alienate me away
22:44 You wouldn't need that feature in Kenya. At the traffic lights when it is time to go and you are caught napping, the cars behind you will quickly remind you!
I've just ordered an iX1 M Sport from Pelras Toulouse having already seen the car at Goodwood FoS. It was the most difficult car ever to spec e.g to have the induction phone charging I had to buy the Premium pack at €2100 and I must then pay another €800 for active cruise or €350 for heated seats after I have taken delivery. I really think BMW should re-think this strategy..it's too greedy. Nevertheless, I can't wait to get my new car next March.
Just ordered an X1 Sport here in the UK and I feel your frustration! I wanted the anti-dazzle internal and extenral mirrors, but to get that I would have to buy a £1,600 package with mostly features that I do not need or want. I also wanted the heated steeering wheel and can only get that through a package too (plus a later subscription fee too!) and yet, for example, I could specify heated seats as a single option. Crazy! Still, great car and can't wait to get behind the wheel!
@@duncangrant4580 I just ordered 23i in uk and is on 9 months waiting period. I didn’t knew that heated seats required a subscription!
Bmw was so greedy hey, but then you still had your trousers pulled down and you paid, so stop crying and get driving.
You are a really great reviewer!
thanks =)
No. He’s best!
Best review of the new X1, thank you!
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Hi, really love you videos. Very clear, unbiased and informative. Any chance you could do a comparison between the new BMW X1 and the Volvo XC40, including analysis of power trains etc??? Would be great if you could. Thanks.
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As usual the best and most informative review of the model available on the internet. 👍🏻
Cheers m8!!
Another great review. I feel like a fan of Thomas. Very detailed and informative test drive in good English. ID8 needs more learning to do the setting but looks really modern. BMW iX1 is worth waiting . There are low tax and super low energy price in Taiwan.
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Love this car and the slick voice control 😍
Thomas, another superbe review! You always match your clothing to match the car, well done ;)
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Thomas, your reviews are the best. Chef's kiss 👌 So much detail. Love it!
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Thanks for the review, Thomas. It is entertaining and extremly informative. As usual. Happy to see you enjoy the show as much as I do. 🎉
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How's the shoulder room? I have broad shoulders and in the original X1/1 Series, the shoulder room was uncomfortably tight; I found the B pillar very intrusive. Is that resolved here?
sorry to hear about smoozy thomas, looks like was a lovely cat
The touchscreen climate controls on the new X1 are a deal-breaker. I would never buy a car that didn’t enable me to easily control the aircon while driving. It’s too distracting and dangerous to use a screen. Physical knobs and buttons are so much better and safer.
PS: Thanks for the great review Thomas!
Strange that this is a dealbreaker for you. I put the airco in the automatic setting on 21c and have no need to change that while driving.
@@fvandewinckel So you are saying denying options is a good thing. You like it doesn't mean everyone else should like it. I also think it's a deal breaker as well.
Although I agree the physical buttons or knobs are easier and less distracting, I prefer the button-less approach of the new models because of the nodern design language. I always use auto climate so I don't need to manual control the climate that often. Also, I hope the voice command does the job for these kinds of stuff.
My current car has all the climate controls as physical buttons, but if I want to change some settings, I still need to have a quick look . So having buttons doesn't necessarily remove the necessity of taking your eyes from the road.
But it is totally subjective if this is a deal breaker for you and I won't argue that
You can say Hey BMW, and tell what temperature you want. Easy enough while driving...
Unfortunately this is going to be modern design language for years to come.
This is the first x1 that I like very much
I love your reviews they are detailed but not boring
The front looks quite strange again - it's like a cheerful kid in class that is trying too hard not to show it is actually angry. The taillights are too low imo as well.
The air vents look unharmonic - the one in the center and the ones in front of the passenger aren't in the same height but are too closely placed and just look out of place. Otherwise Thomas - great review, as always on point and very informative.
Isn't the 23i a Mild Hybrid with the 48v generator?
Fantastic review! I love that you do go through all the driving options as it is always interesting to understand what the car can do as you say so you can choose the driving configuration that suits your driving style best 😊 Its also an interesting decision if this vs the 2 Active Tourer - I bet most people will just look at the X1 but the Active Tourer could be the hidden gem of the BMW model range!
The Active Tourer always has been ;-)
@@rimmerblues1586 I think the new AT looks amazing. No idea how they came up with that design but it totally transforms what people expect from a car aimed at that market segment . I think they’ve done a great job with it 👍
2024 X1 x-drive 20i is my third BMW!! I love it!!
Enjoy!
Now when I am hitting keys today, I am making a "bloop!" sound. Thanks, Thomas! :-)
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Love it Thomas and love your video reviews… so sad 😢 to hear about Schoomzie 🐈 sending hugs 🤗
thanks so much!
Love this review as always Thomas! I'm really excited for the new X1. That's the first time I've ever said that! I have a 2022 M4 coupe, but this would be such a great daily driver, for getting groceries, city, small road trips. These 19" rims are the way to go, too. Best balance between sidewall and rim size. I don't think I would go with the 20" ones just because the purpose of this car is able to handle some rougher roads, I don't want to worry about low profile tires on my crossover.
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I am going to order the BMW X1 xDrive25e Sport next week with standard 17 inch wheels as i live rural and many of the roads are rough here.Hope i have made the right decision.
It's pretty detailed..Loved it.. Thank you..
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BMW absolutely nailed the redesign of the X1. Bodes well for the upcoming X3 redesign 👍🏻
I read the X2 re-design is scheduled for October /November 2023. Maybe X3 not far behind.
Very comprehensive review. Loved it ..
Thank you !.. btw what happened to "Smoothiee?" 😳
The electricity cost in my home state (Oregon, USA) is about 1/3 of what you pay in Germany (per kilowatt/hr)...
exactly! And the same goes for the price of gasoline, by the way. And you have similar wages, so really don't know why you guys are complaining over there...
Best reviewer on RUclips.
Thanks m8 🙏🙏
Nice review! I wish you could film the cars from the outside a bit more next time please. Meaning, without too much zoom, just from various different sides and more in the city (for example when you are parking it between the two cars, which will show how it looks compared with its size to other cars, or how easy is it turning in tight corners/streets), just to simulate a bit how it looks in the real world instead of watching primarily you in the interior.
I hope you will do a review of the hybrid version as well soon?
This or the Tonale? I saw the Tonale in person and it is glorious they just need more colours. Maybe from the Dodge side...
Great car! Bestseller in a future! Thomas great job to!!
I think if it's not a bespoke EV then I'm all for it looking subtle :)
Best review by far
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I dare the CarPlay problem is more caused by your iPhone - I could replicate the exact same issue in my G21 as long as I used my iPhone X. Since I own a recent iPhone it did not appear again…
Beautiful car❤😩
Would you say the XC40 or C40 is a proper competitor, Thomss?
Great review, as always! It is the first detailed review I could find online for this car.
What gearbox did the 23i had? I see in the BMW configurator there are 2 options for the transmission: DCT (probably 7speed) or "automatic" (I guess the 8speed ZF gearbox). 300euros more for de 8speed auto. Please give more details on differences between the 2 gearboxes (driving feeling, consumption and reaction to kickdown), in your future reviews for this car.
Interesting
It's only a software difference. The gearbox is always a 7 speed DCT made by Getrag. It's not a ZF but it's not bad at all.
DCT for all versions. ZF gearbox cannot be used with transverse-mounted engines.
1. Thomas, are you sure you have enough legroom in the front? When driving your knees looked high/close to the dashboard.
2. Is there a PHEV for the X1? Comparable to the upcoming Tonale PHEV?
Yes, the 25e and 30e (they are being released in november)
+1 for the first question! It is however a pretty small SUV, but i'm starting to wonder is it maybe too small...
enjoy our Alfa Tonale driving review here: ruclips.net/video/Bw9DSpIhf5k/видео.html
does it drive more like the 2022 x1 or the x3?
IX1 is on preorder. What I didn't like about this car was the lack of wheel options in the order. The Msport starts with 18inch in my country. I don't like the style of 19 inch and 20inch is not comfy and also expensive to upgrade.
The second complain is the range of the car. I think it could have been a bit better. 438 WLTP could have been 50km more with slightly bigger battery.
I totally agree, with such a high price range, it could have been better..
Any idea if the X5 will be getting this updated interior?
Really nice review, thanks. What do you thing about car’s performance when is being driving on snowy conditions? Do you thing that awd works in ev and phev versions?
I really think this is the way to go. Bmw really made a good decision. I think the i am a ev look is just a trend and i don’t like it. To me evs are not really the i am sustainable so i am the future thing. But really the x1 and ix1 really are good looking cars and how bmw handelt it is really good. This is the car that are the engines you pick what you want the car is the same
Fantastic video. I was wondering if they will bring back the rotary controller to the x1?
Nice looking design
Is BMW considered a premium brand in Germany like it is in other markets?
They've always made some affordable vehicles (smaller in size). This never had a negative effect on sales of the other models. I welcome less snobbism, or better yet, no snobbism any day.
Beautiful car 👍
In my country, the Kia EV6 GT-line long range AWD, XC40 P8, and iX1 are the same price. I’ve ordered the iX1. Hopefully the smaller battery will still serve well for the range.
Looking forward to the X1 PHEV review. I do not see any parking front /rear sensors in specs or packages? ( UK )
keeping u update!
Hm maybe chip crisis?
Solid review as always!!
Another Excellent and thorough test carried out in a second language, Well Done Thomas. Will you be testing the PHEV models of the X1 when available. I have range anxiety as do some long trips into Europe as well as many short ones and I believe the predicted range of Electric driving will be north of 50 miles. For me this sounds a good balance but interested in your view and analysis
Cheers! Yeah could be
Important question!! what happen when u driving or cruising and the displays frozen when u connect to the apple carplay??? dangerous??
Excellent video. You provide very good details for the potential buyer.
love compact suv , this is the one, both int. and ext. look good. bmw really did a good job on X1
Hi, May I please ask if you can feel the air suction from the gaps at the wireless charging station? I don't know if it is only active when a phone is in place, cause I can't feel anything with my finger front of the gaps. Thank you.
Finally some really thight and good looking stearing wheels from BMW. Best I've seen in a long time. Shame they've removed the iDrive controller as well as temperature and volume knob tho. Great review!
Agree. Thanks !!
It still has a proper volume knob -- it's the silver roller wheel on the cetnre console
👏🏽👏🏽As it should’ve been from the get-go. ABOUT TIME!!!
Glad to see EVs can finally blend in with the regular combustion variants without being blatantly obvious.
Hey nice bmw I like x1 new series class 40i and 35i looks amazing good SUV hybrid best choice economy daily drive.
did you find that the instrument cluster screen is oddly very small compared to the infotainment screen?
no option to get it in a larger size either at the moment, very strange decision
When will there be a review about the IX1 eDrive20? Curious how it performs...
Is the distance from the floor to the backseat the same for EV/petrol?
Thanks for the review
RIP your lovely cat Thomas. Love fact you honour your pet with screen portrait on phone.
thanks my friend!
@24:35 big thanks for this comparison chapter!!
Any information on the m35i version?
My shortlist before was either a Tesla 3 or a BMW i4. They have gone. The iX1 is my choice.
great video! I like the interior, I like the xline more than the sport line for sure. very detailed video! thanks for mentioning the ride quality.
Fantastic review, but you didn't touch on one thing that may allay the worries people have about there being no I-drive wheel, which is the voice control option. I took an X1 for a test drive the other day and tested this function. I did two tests, speaking in my normal voice (with has a slight Yorkshire accent) at normal volume and intonation.
First test: "Play radio 2" and sure enough, 'Radio 2' was selected for me.
Second test: "Raise the temperature" - response from Idrive was "what would you like me to set the driver side temperature to?" "22" I responded and in less than a second, '22' appeared on the screen.
I presently drive an Active Tourer (2019) and the voice control in that is disappointing. I would say BMW have definitely improved voice recognition ins version 8 Idrive software, as the X1 I test drove responded to both my requests without having been 'trained' to recognise my voice, so it would seem to work as well as, say, Alexa.
better just to turn a dial..
Does the sunroof eat into headroom in the x1? As a 6’7 guy every inch counts 😅 thanks for an excellent review
Cheers!
Yes they always do
I see some models have padel shifts behind the steering wheel, while others don't? Can you give a brakedown on which?
Love the video, I just placed my order in Norway for my IX1 M Sport in frozen grey metallic all options, but with the 17inch winter wheels and 18inch summer, just for added comfort and the fact big wheels are not great for snow in Norway in the winter.
I looked at the Tesla model Y but on close inspection at the bottom of the doors inside there was missed paint and the primer was showing through, also I am not a fan of an iPad looking display just slapped on the dash board.
I have an I3 at the moment a 2014 model with only 90km in winter when fully charged so this will be a huge upgrade for me. Would love if you got a video of the IX1 factory and went through the production process, I hear it's one of the most advanced in the world.
Can you get information about the Idrive 9 ? I hear X1 will get it later in the year my car is due September so I hope I get the new upgrade.
Cool enjoy 😎
We ll keep u updated with that!
Hi, I ordered this car too a week ago. How has your experience been so far? Any issues with this iX1 xdrive30? Whats the real world range in norwegian summer and winter. I am from vestlandet where winters are milder.
To be fair, my wife's had a couple occurrences of an Android Auto connection issue with her G20 330i. It just disconnected on its own, and we were unable to get it reconnected. It suddenly started working again after a couple of days. So that issue is not necessarily new.
Sorry for your loss. I miss seeing kitty in the videos too
Great video - lots of ladies will be very happy to navigate those tricky town/city streets 😂😂
What car provides for the similar price awd and better range?
Another great review Thomas but isn't the US getting a more powerful base 4 cylinder engine?
Next episode: Thomas after he bins a car in the wall swinging side to side on a motorway 😉
Hi do you know if there will be a 118i version with a 1.5 petrol engine ? Also is cockpit pro available with this like the new 3 series ? Thanks
huge miss on the underfloor storage. the 1st gen has a huge underfloor storage and you can fit a carry on 22" luggage plus a duffle bag in that underfloor compartment
Wonder why they did not go for dual insulation glass? Cheaper makes have it as standard but most of the X1 reviews i have seen state how silent it is..guess it is only noticeable on the motorway at high speeds.
Great helpful review! If BMW will start making their steering more soft and light like MB, Volvo...then, it's not BMW anymore:( BMW was unique manufacturer letting driver and the car be like one whole connected ultimate driving machine. Good to know that no more actual buttons for driving modes, climate controls.. touch screen will distract from driving to change every single settings.
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What do u think about hybrids such as 25e and 30e?
Is the trunk length 31 inches or 35 inches as you say in another video? That's significant, and I would not buy it if there are only 31 inches, but 35 is enough.
In my opinion it is not right that the armrest opens just from drivers side, when you are traveling you could not ask codriver to take out anything from the area under armrest.
23i or 25e ? If you want to keep the car at least 4 years ?
Can you get the two litre front wheel drive
What's weird about X1s is that they look way bigger than they are. Those are not much taller than 3 series , doubt they are longer or wider, ground clearance is very car like too, the only reason it exist is because ppl judge books by the cover , believe " suv " is by default a safer and a higher end product than a car.
Long waited for that superb review, always counting on your opinion. We’re waiting for opnening the order for the phev.
I’m so deeply sad since I’ve heard your wallpaper comment 😢 I’m fearing that day all the time 🥺 so I’m absolutely with you on that one.
Compare the rear seats of the x1 and the active tourer. Which one is more comfortable?
There was a bit more options on the seats on the x1, i went for the red/black Perforated Sensatec :)