2023 BMW X1 | Review & Road Test

[@georgecerda6727]

As a tall person i love seeing this guy testing out cars. He's definitely found his groove.

[@lunisan]

I'm also 6'4" and seeing your ability to fit into cars and how it affects the rear seat passengers is very helpful. Love the car, won't work for my family of 4

[@RatKing59]

I’m hoping his knees got hazard pay

[@ALMX5DP]

I mean it is a subcompact and Mike is quite tall so unless the whole fam is similar I’d think it could still work in a squeeze (pun intended).

[@Rajesh-jj2wk]

If you need a bigger space the x3 is good

[@yesmikedanger]

@@ALMX5DPsolid pun.

[@smallbrownguy]

Nice review

[@desimo147]

I think BMW has done a really nice job with this. Looks great on the outside and inside. Will be a big hit for them I predict.

[@macmanmpls]

The X1 is 🔥. Love the matte paint. I would love a B & O sound system. Good job Mike.

[@yesmikedanger]

Thanks Pat!

[@musicwithmisspepper4586]

I really love your practical and helpful review !

[@na_wu]

Who is this guy? Great reviewer.

[@chocolatemilk912]

I hated my 2018 after a couple months. My biggest complaint was the seat comfort. I’m average at 5’10/160lb, so that was unacceptable. This looks rad and so much better.

[@myemail6048]

You have to get one with the Sport Seats - massive difference. I went to great lengths to get one with Sport Seats on my X1. I agree that the standard seats are bad.

[@futurepaver2039]

How does keyless entry work with those new old door handles? Previously there was a button on the handle to lock the door but now how do you lock it? The entire handle flips up, and cars back in 2001 didn't have keyless entey

[@the1youknew]

Thank you KBB and Mike Danger! Really enjoy the humor and b-roll, also feel there's room to improve the commentary a bit. Manually adjustable steering wheel position is a "good thing" by itself, but probably not worth calling out on a BMW review.

[@MegaRetr]

Great Job Mike.

[@yesmikedanger]

Appreciate that, Mega!

[@kevinn1158]

Cute baby photo bomb! (when phone goes onto the charger....) dad appreciating other dads. ;). My girls change my Home Screen to their pics if I have something else on there.

[@farcinue]

I’d like to see some lower priced competition in this category from Lexus and Acura. The sub compact size is perfect for LA commuting and parking.

[@bobconnell1746]

Could all Car content providers spend a few seconds on the gear selector instead of the infortainment? Since so many manufacturers seem to be reinventing the basic funtion of getting the car to move, I'd like to know more if you have time. Lynn from KBB is the only person I remember touching on that subject.

[@hanbury22]

I’m normally a Lexus fanatic 😅 but I’ve always wanted to drive a BMW. Wow such a great detailed review 😊

[@Jonsc1000]

Awesome job!!! Best review for th X1 🔥

[@johnbrews9724]

I’m also 6’4” with a 36” trouser leg. If I sit behind myself with my knees touching the dash in front, in back my knees are pressing into the back of the front seat. So yes, front accommodation is good, but 4 people inside requires those in front be five footers.

[@johnbrews9724]

BTW: on highway at 75 mph got 35mpg, but around suburbia (at 7000’) so far it’s 22mpg, much less than rating.

[@aydenreese9536]

Love the video can’t wait to see you in another review

[@gregtudanca.]

Loving that jacket Mike!

[@yesmikedanger]

One of my favs! Thanks Greg!

[@user-ud2wl7fo9c]

It's good for the money 😍😍😍💯💯💯

[@deinbleiz]

Great review Mike!

[@yesmikedanger]

Thanks John!

[@hardcoreep]

Given the last one, there was no way but up. Nice video.

[@R56Cooper]

Very nice X1 redesign! I like the rugged-hot-hatchback-ish dimensions. Please BMW-- offer a BMW X1 M40! Thanks!

[@yesmikedanger]

An X1 M40 would be siiiiiick!

[@R56Cooper]

@mike danger. needs to happen! 360+ hp with this bodystyle! Btw Mike love your content on KBB!! Please let the BMW reps know we need that higher power BMW X1 M40i-- will be ideal setup for LA streets + occasional roadtrips!

[@yesmikedanger]

@@R56Cooper aw thank you! If I run into a rep, that’s the first thing I’ll say: “🫵🏾 MAKE. IT. HAPPEN.” 🥳 thanks for watching, friend.

[@Campos2011]

@@R56Cooper The host from “Redline Reviews” commented that he heard thru the grapevine an x1 35i was a possibility. Maybe just naturally aspirated or single turbo as to not cut into their x3 M40 sales. The x3 m40 already has 380hp, I think the x1 would be great with 300hp. My wife’s Subaru Forester XT stock has more power than this x1, so the x1 definitely need a bump for its weight.

[@evankatz2893]

Mike Danger your the best!

[@yesmikedanger]

No, you are! Thanks Evan!

[@daveninjaneuro7089]

I dont why people think voice assistants are amazing...it's just a web search and voice recognition. It's not a game changing thing.

[@ryanlangner4098]

Nice work Mike!!!

[@yesmikedanger]

Hey Ryan!!!

[@xorbitman]

Your review of the new BMW X1 is awesome. You do know that at 6'4" you're 6" taller than the average male. So for average height guys like myself or for most women this vehicle is perfect, even in the back with the reclining rear seats. I'm currently driving a 2019 X1 executive package which I believe was only available in the UK and Canada which includes thicker glass for a quiter ride. I added a lot of personal touches to mine like a box under the empty space under the arm rest which looks OEM. I added 19" wheels with larger tires for summer makes for a nice and precise ride. I have the sports options and self parking. I also hired tuner who added hidden options in the software and for a bit more, a software tune for the motor that added HP and TQ. I love the styling of the X1 and especially that new curved and cantilevered screen. Too bad they removed the buttons and the idrive controller. BMW tech and especially their infotainment systems are among the very best. The HUD display is perfect too.

[@stupid8911]

Good work, Mike Danger!

[@yesmikedanger]

Thanks J!

[@fleshrocker]

I love the look but bring back my hvac buttons.

[@ningnodalo5002]

I’ve watched several reviews about this car and yours is the only one that made me realize that this car may not actually be for me. The start/stop button for one is gonna annoy me and that integrated screen is a little too techie to handle and would definitely distract me. And heaven forbid, if something wrong happens to it, everything goes down the drain with it 😢.

[@yesmikedanger]

Hey that’s what the reviews are for, Ning. Glad I could give some insight on the things that may be a dealbreaker for some people. Thanks for watching!

[@herwigvercauteren2899]

You can put the start/stop system off ! You do not necessarily need to use the integrated screen system, you can use the "voice command". 😍

[@ningnodalo5002]

@@herwigvercauteren2899 that’s my main problem with “voice command” it doesn’t understand my accent 😂so I always end up fighting with it 😢😅

[@myemail6048]

I know what you mean about he start/stop. What NONE of the reviewers I’ve seen have mentioned is that you can easily add that to your favorites on the screen. With that set up, you can disable the start stop function just as easily as with a button without having to toggle through multiple menus.

[@unrealenging1670]

😂😂 start stop😂😂😂 grow up man

[@jean-francois2180]

Looks great and great review. Too bad that they made it less safe by removing buttons on the dashboard.

[@ALMX5DP]

I think safety falls to the occupants. If it’s not safe to operate, don’t operate it. I would agree that it makes it more frustrating and confusing to use when you are safe to use it though.

[@MsJassi13]

I don’t see how it’s safer to use the previous control button. The main thing that’s distraction is to look at the screen which you still have to do with the other controller. When looking at the screen anyways I feel like a touch screen will enable me to select my option faster than a spinny wheel. The safest would just be old school buttons for each Funktion but they look less nice ofc

[@mc.charleymusic]

The BMW X1 has grown up so much, but Mike, when is the BMW X2 gonna get an update because I almost forgot the BMW X2 was a thing lol

[@na_wu]

It is discontinued in US.

[@mc.charleymusic]

@Bbnnisy when did that happen? BMW didn't say anything about it being discontinued in the U.S. what the heck now we are back to counting like this X1 X3 X4 X5 X6 X7 bruh we need the X2 to come back like now some people thought the BMW X2 was kinda pointless but I don't think it was pointless.

[@na_wu]

I mean it could come back. Bmw just stopped selling current gen x2 in US.

[@curiosityredpill7030]

@@mc.charleymusic vehicles have gotten bigger over the years so no need if it’s the same size has a x2

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent review as always Mike!😸

[@yesmikedanger]

Always glad to hear from ya, Ryan!

[@na_wu]

Great reviewer

[@cdot.8492]

Im 6'4 and leg room is so important.

[@jfish9014]

Love this guy.

[@jbar_85]

This looks very nice! 🙌

[@muller_509]

BMW got a hit with this one

[@JohnSmith-me2wg]

Want to do a poll, whats a better choice brand new X1 or 3 yr old Audi Q8? Lease is ending and they will be the same price if we buyout the lease - thanks!

[@curiosityredpill7030]

Get a Mazda

[@SuperTrey807]

I think this might be the car I get 🤔

[@yesmikedanger]

It’s a pretty decent ride! That paint job is the one i would get.

[@SuperTrey807]

@@yesmikedanger the paint job on this one is GORGEOUS I don’t even think I would change it 🔥

[@carlfichtner8148]

As always grrrrrrrrrreat review ! Nice watch !👍🤣

[@yesmikedanger]

Haha thanks Carl!

[@nero8484]

Looks good!

[@squalie9]

For people who'd rather have a mediocre luxury badge with little than a fully loaded premium.

[@Rajesh-jj2wk]

Have you driven this car? It’s pretty solid. It also feels like an x5 that is shrunken. Definitely not a mediocre x1 anymore.

[@squalie9]

@@Rajesh-jj2wk all cars in this segment are solid.

[@Rajesh-jj2wk]

@@squalie9 yea the x1 used to be terrible but the new one is so fun to drive. I was surprised by how good they made the ride.

[@QuietStormX]

You don't get all the options as up market makes for such a small ride...

[@nite4404]

not all but many and even some that up market doesn't provide like dual clutch transmission

[@Tanktaco]

So who takes over the camera when Mike goes all Danger mode on screen?

[@yesmikedanger]

Sometimes Lyn, sometimes Micah, maybe even Jeff from auto trader. Shoot, sometimes I do it solo! 😂🥳 we love some good teamwork, though.

[@dardanibrahimi1905]

The biggest problem with X1 is uncomfortable and narrow seat !

[@Hat65]

Lose weight

[@jimknutson3605]

Just don’t let it get out of warranty! BMW doesn’t stand for quality.

[@unowen-nh9ov]

CR & JD Power disagree & Toyota buy Surpra from them, Rolls?

[@salootz3926]

Rear looks like the first generation X1. Front looks good but the grilles are getting ridiculous. Also ridiculous are this guys reviews. Hard watch getting through this one. On for a target audience though.

[@MukiMuki688]

The red and grey around the phone charger looks a little kitsch

[@ed52369]

That interior is hideous. Thumbs down on the massive touchscreen and the little gear selector.

[@luismiguelgarciacanan5245]

Me gusta bmw para wendy Arroyo

[@Grumdy]

This has lots of style, but for my money give me a fully loaded Subaru Outback instead. This BMW doesn't even have an option for real leather seats!

[@HDmanzano1995]

I get where you’re coming from. On paper a fully loaded “regular” car matches up really well. Drive those two cars side by side and I have a feeling you’ll be able to tell a vast difference in the quality of those two vehicles.

[@na_wu]

Sensatec seats are awesome. Cool in summer warm in winter. You won't sweat as much either because of material is not perfectly flat. Plus you don't kill animals.

[@RRLV434]

@@HDmanzano1995 yeah, the bmw will drive way better than the Subaru will. If you just care about a commuter car tho, the Subaru is the better choice.

[@na_wu]

CVT vs ZF automatic, there is just no comparison.

[@AravindhanRajasekaran]

How in the world someone would compare an x1 with Subaru. Doesn’t make sense. It’s like buying a rolls Royce and getting jealous about Nissan leafs fuel economy.

[@KAMU13]

Americans and their cup holders, large seats, and giant spaces for luggage! Jesus!

[@HumptyDumptyActual]

Wow! When this car depreciate in value after a year, it will be sold quicker than any subaru on used car lot. Also nice style. It's cool in its own way

[@muller_509]

Waiting for you that depreciation before pulling the trigger lol

[@Ethan7s]

Can’t wait to pay a subscription to use the heated seats. Or the planned obsolescence.

[@CRen46]

What Apple Watch case & band combo is that???

[@yesmikedanger]

Series 6 with a band that was SUPPOSED to be MATTE GOLD!!! The photos LIED to me! 😂😂😂

[@andreyalex5639]

🇷🇺👍

[@_DAKAR_]

👍🏻

[@RaychelD2400]

Not a fan of the new one.

[@crisantogarcia6646]

I liked the wagon look.

[@yesmikedanger]

Really?? I think this look does it so much more justice. The X2 can do that wagon look, tho!

[@crisantogarcia6646]

@@yesmikedanger looks too much like an X5 to me. I liked how going up a level looked like the cars were evolving like pokemon haha.

[@yesmikedanger]

@@crisantogarcia6646 haha that’s a cool way to look at it

[@FadyDizzle]

If only ventilated seats were an option (and the iDrive controller)...but I get it, let's push customers into the old gen X3 if they want those things, cha-ching.

[@Rajesh-jj2wk]

I liked the controller but if it’s all touch and voice activated I like that too. This is a step into the future without many manual controls.

[@redriver15262]

Front looks EXACTLY like a groundhog

[@58631061]

BMW X1 Compete with Audi Q3 Genesis GV60

[@gmagus3939]

A Q3 is just a stubby Tiguan with an Audi badge. Genesis is a Hyundai that they paid for glowing reviews for.

[@Stingray_614]

It looks like a Toyota rav 4 from the back… When you find my lifeless body tomorrow by the river, just a know I stand by that statement lol

[@DevPack]

for not much more money rather just get a x3 lol

[@user-bq7cf8oz2f]

✊🏾

[@yesmikedanger]

✊🏾

[@AD-lf9ck]

Nowadays pretty much all dash design looks same.

[@gregnote771]

Disappointing

[@americanparser]

Nope. BMWs are long-term crap enough as it is. Take away that legendary smooth, even torque band of the straight 6, and there's nothing there for me. If I want a 2.0L turbo in a small SUV, I'll go buy a Cherokee or an Escape. I'm not even a big BMW fan, but like other specialty brands, if BMW would just go back to it's roots, and serve the people that love them, introducing trends instead of following them, it would be doing a lot better. And... $40,000 for "synthetic leather" seating? To paraphrase Jennifer Aniston in Office Space, "I'm sorry, but... how's that different from vinyl again?"

[@unowen-nh9ov]

BMW came back from bankruptcy on 4 cyl. 60 years ago, started in North America on 4 cyl. 2002, 1st M3 was 4 cyl., corporate HQ tribute 4 cyls., won WDC with 4 cyl. & produced 1st European turbo with 4 cyl. half a century ago, #s on current 4 cyl. auto excellent. You don't know much about this brand, they're full range #1 global premium this century & largest Amerikuhn exporter of vehicles 8 years running on Spartanburg crossovers, they've been winning sustainability awards for years partly by dropping animal skin. X6 set a trend & every other manufacturer has sport division following half century of M, who are selling more models & volume than ever. BMW have been expanding for 60 years serving the people who love them (record 2+ buyer$ million annually vs. 40 million "social media followers" trolling them). But it's sweet that u care.

[@venkatsamba8677]

Lol!! This guy is over 6’ and testing X1😂.. commenting about switch for 2nd row seats to get those down😀.. big joke of review.

[@vstan9023]

Great car, poor review 👎

[@ALMX5DP]

Okay car, great review.

[@yesmikedanger]

@@ALMX5DP😊

[@WaheedKhan-mm3pw]

the older generation was oddly roomier than the new one.

[@baldheadlogic]

Great Job Mike.

[@squalie9]

For people who'd rather have a mediocre luxury badge with little than a fully loaded premium.