►Follow us on Instagram @autogefuehl and @thomas.letsgo ►Subscribe here: ruclips.net/user/autogefuehl ►Compare the Audi Q3: ruclips.net/video/27oqMPOThFQ/видео.html ►Compare the BMW 2-Series Active Tourer: ruclips.net/video/h6eg9uDA6XE/видео.html 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 Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.
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 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!
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.
Autogefuhl is king of timestamps. There's no other youtube chanel that uses so many of them in a single video.I would prefer less, it's hard to navigate with so many because of how short many of them are. One for intro, one of interior, one for exterior and one for driving experience.
@@Kaisersozze that's a valid point, it's a fine line for sure. i guess it's safer to lean towards too many timestamps rather than too little? I'm sure Thomas has some thoughts on this haha
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!
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.
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!
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
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 👍
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
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...
👏🏽👏🏽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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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?
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?
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
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?
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.
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!
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?
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
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.
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.
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.
Please bring back the knobs! Mercy car manufacturers. Not even a volume knob!!! Thank you Thomas for the brilliant, honest and sober review. OS8 stand for Ooh Shitty 8.
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.
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
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.
Ah, the old style door handles where you pull up, instead of door handles that you pull out. Personally, I think the pull out handles are easier to use when one has their hands full, but it's not a big deal.
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.
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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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Bravo Thomas such a great review
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 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
thanks keep tuning in !!
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
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
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.
Been waiting for this one, looks like a great little car. Thanks for taking the time to put in the timestamps too, very handy
Autogefuhl is king of timestamps. There's no other youtube chanel that uses so many of them in a single video.I would prefer less, it's hard to navigate with so many because of how short many of them are. One for intro, one of interior, one for exterior and one for driving experience.
@@Kaisersozze that's a valid point, it's a fine line for sure. i guess it's safer to lean towards too many timestamps rather than too little? I'm sure Thomas has some thoughts on this haha
Little car for what standard, LOL?
its not small by any standards :D
@@Ryo-xx1lm by murican standards i guess.
Thank you so much for your detailed coverage of all the colours, fantastic work! Love it!
thanks keep tuning in =)
Nice video， bro, I never miss a second. When can you do a comprehensive comparison between
iX 1 and iX 3？
The volume lever on the middle console is awesome!
Love this car and the slick voice control 😍
My legit comfort vides, thank you Thomas for a great review been looking forward to this one!
As usual the best and most informative review of the model available on the internet. 👍🏻
Cheers m8!!
Best review of the new X1, thank you!
highly appreciated! Please recommend our channel :-)
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!
You are a really great reviewer!
thanks =)
No. He’s best!
Thomas, another superbe review! You always match your clothing to match the car, well done ;)
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2024 X1 x-drive 20i is my third BMW!! I love it!!
Enjoy!
This is the first x1 that I like very much
sorry to hear about smoozy thomas, looks like was a lovely cat
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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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.
cheers! Let's see what we can do! Enjoy XC40 content here: ruclips.net/user/results?search_query=autogefuehl+xc40
Thomas, your reviews are the best. Chef's kiss 👌 So much detail. Love it!
highly appreciated! Please recommend our channel :-)
Now when I am hitting keys today, I am making a "bloop!" sound. Thanks, Thomas! :-)
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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.
highly appreciated! Please recommend our channel :-)
I love your reviews they are detailed but not boring
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.
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
That orange color is stunning 😃
Beautiful car❤😩
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.
Nice looking design
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.
It's pretty detailed..Loved it.. Thank you..
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RIP your lovely cat Thomas. Love fact you honour your pet with screen portrait on phone.
thanks my friend!
Love it Thomas and love your video reviews… so sad 😢 to hear about Schoomzie 🐈 sending hugs 🤗
thanks so much!
I think if it's not a bespoke EV then I'm all for it looking subtle :)
Beautiful car 👍
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 👍
Best review by far
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Great car! Bestseller in a future! Thomas great job to!!
Вот эта тачка блин! Очень крутой дизайн, как только свободные деньги появятся сразу куплю.
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.
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...
👏🏽👏🏽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.
Very comprehensive review. Loved it ..
Thank you !.. btw what happened to "Smoothiee?" 😳
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.
This or the Tonale? I saw the Tonale in person and it is glorious they just need more colours. Maybe from the Dodge side...
Best reviewer on RUclips.
Thanks m8 🙏🙏
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…
love compact suv , this is the one, both int. and ext. look good. bmw really did a good job on X1
Hey nice bmw I like x1 new series class 40i and 35i looks amazing good SUV hybrid best choice economy daily drive.
The 23i with a 55 litre tank gives a range of over 500 miles! The EV just can't compete.
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..
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.
Isn't the 23i a Mild Hybrid with the 48v generator?
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?
Excellent review yet again Thomas and your team 👍 Think I'll be sticking with my Q3 though. Many thanks 👌
Would you say the XC40 or C40 is a proper competitor, Thomss?
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?
My shortlist before was either a Tesla 3 or a BMW i4. They have gone. The iX1 is my choice.
Excellent video. You provide very good details for the potential buyer.
Next episode: Thomas after he bins a car in the wall swinging side to side on a motorway 😉
Great video - lots of ladies will be very happy to navigate those tricky town/city streets 😂😂
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.
I still get a laugh every time you say #capacativeBS. What a great phrase!
@24:35 big thanks for this comparison chapter!!
Fantastic video. I was wondering if they will bring back the rotary controller to the x1?
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
Finally BMW is making good looking cars again
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?
does it drive more like the 2022 x1 or the x3?
Another decent grill design, two in a row, what’s going on BMW, finally coming back to your roots.
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.
Thanks for the review
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
Solid review as always!!
Sorry for your loss. I miss seeing kitty in the videos too
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
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
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.
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.
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..
Any idea if the X5 will be getting this updated interior?
Please bring back the knobs! Mercy car manufacturers. Not even a volume knob!!! Thank you Thomas for the brilliant, honest and sober review. OS8 stand for Ooh Shitty 8.
There is a volume knob :)
Mazda cx 60 seems like much better choice especially when 3,3 liter diesels will come
Stunning!
+1 for Thomas, pump it up
+1 for BMW that they produce in europe and not in the US
Cute shoes! Me likey! They look comfortable too!
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.
Another fantastic review Thomas. Trying to decide between the X1 and GLA-250, decided!
Cheers!
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
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?
Another great review Thomas but isn't the US getting a more powerful base 4 cylinder engine?
if they ever make a remake of Allo Allo Thomas must play the part of Herr Flick
Ah, the old style door handles where you pull up, instead of door handles that you pull out. Personally, I think the pull out handles are easier to use when one has their hands full, but it's not a big deal.
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.
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?
Beautifule than other ever x 1
When will there be a review about the IX1 eDrive20? Curious how it performs...