All-new BMW X1 Review - More "X" for your money?

The third generation of BMW's most compact SUV represents a giant leap from the very first iteration of this car which debuted nearly 15 years ago. The offering is now closer to what you might experience in one of BMWs other X cars, the X3 and X5.
We sent our video guy Ciro De Siena to find out if the new offering is worth the sticker price of just over R750,000.
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0:00 - Intro
0:41 - The first BMW X1
2:00 - Pricing
2:40 - The interior
4:08 - Space and practicality
5:14 - Climate Control
7:23 - Rear seats
8:26 - Engine
8:42 - Power and torque
8:56 - Fuel consumption
10:23 - Suspension
10:55 - Highway driving
11:33 - Rivals
12:17 - Conclusion
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[@MuziSambo]

The Honda S2000 part killed me😂😂😂Awesome review👌🏽

[@mondemdlulifx]

Our very own national motoring treasure, I present you Dr Sambo, izinja bafwethu!!!

[@theonly_lesley]

Muziii🔥

[@lowrideza]

Lol...

[@phiwo8998]

Muzi the legend !

[@labourlawact7826]

That immediately made me think of his private Suburu that he was enjoying through Franschhoek pass😅😅 This BMW is not for screaming through mountain passes, it's for old ladies looking for the "status symbol" badge.

[@wesleyerasmus539]

I've noticed most of the BMW owners are moving to Chery (including myself), full features, and car looks lovely but for almost half the price. In this economy, it's a no-brainer

[@janco333]

Hai wena

[@bonjovi7120]

Uh wrong

[@mabuleonkars9706]

The dynamic air is to make you feel like you’re in the private jet Thabo Bester was in

[@imtiazwadia7963]

Enjoying the frequency of new car reviews 👍👍👍

[@Davido2369]

Dude, ur such a good review host, so chilled, always a joke on the sleeve, keep it up

[@motheolebelo]

I love this new X1 and yes the diesel model would be my pick. X1 has really grown and the price tag is acceptable. Awesome review Ciro

[@undiscovad23]

Was pre ordering the x1 18d in January and it didn't work out, now the price shot up significantly and I'm looking at slightly used x2 instead. Lobe the interior BTW. Great review, as usual

[@rnburley]

This review stood out. Didn't expect to like the vehicle but I think you convinced me. One problem: Where to find R800k?

[@enjay45]

come on, Rob CPT

[@janco333]

Go to a bank, they will give you the R800k and rob you blind on the interest they charge.

[@labourlawact7826]

You have to be very rich or out of your mind to blow that amount of money on a piece of BMW crap

[@cp4512]

Love this new X1. This makes more sense than either X3 or 3 series touring.

[@9m9ify]

learned tons of new things today.

[@fredmeyer9633]

Very well done mate ! I am going for a X1 30e Hybrid and am very looking forward to have it. Cheers from Germany!

[@Carscoza]

Good choice!

[@tron3652]

Good point about the s2000 brought up by a journalist yourself.. Ridiculous why you guys do that.. 90% of us consumers just interested in comfort of the drive fuel economy practicality and looks... F1 handling rarely.. Most of us will just drive it as you stated.. Well done

[@yissibiiyte]

BMW kinda shot themselves in the foot with this (in a good way). There's no reason to get a bigger X when this is just as good.

[@SamEfDee]

What does shooting yourself in the foot in a good way mean?

[@SimphiweLouw]

​@@SamEfDee😂

[@yissibiiyte]

@@SamEfDee good for the customers, not for BMW

[@mrmusic1880]

Stunning in person but I need an I drive controller and RWD!

[@sds2954]

Seen this at the BMW dealership around the corner from me. Absolutely stunning car. The previous gen was not a bad car by any means (infact, im looking at getting a low milage 2nd hand one myself) but BMW significantly raised the bar with this new X1. It blows the competition out the water.

[@janco333]

The previous gen X1 is very good indeed. The 20d engine is amazing. Try to get the X drive. S drive wheel spin is an issue

[@sds2954]

@janco333 thanks man. Yeah, i heard the 20d is the engine to go for. Just found a very low milage older one so quite keen to check it it

[@zaheerdawood3814]

The centre console storage should open the other way so you can see what's inside better

[@bessickaaron]

Dynamic air sounds it should auto sense conditions in the environment and attempt to get the temp/ conditions in-cabin to comply with some sort of pre-set preference such as "maintain 24 degrees C"

[@arthurmagondo7257]

Does it edge the GLA ? My preference was leaning more with the GLA but after this review I am thinking otherwise. A review of the GLA would be much appreciated. There is barely any reviews on the GLA

[@AndriesNothling]

Guys I really enjoy your reviews, however I feel like you guys skip certain sections. Not sure why, but I have realized this in some of your videos lately. This one in particular, I'm guessing the X1 doesn't come with a boot? In some other videos we just skip past the backseats, etc... The video literally started with: "If you are here to learn everything about the new X1, then you have come to the right place", well last I checked, a boot is part of the new X1.

[@janco333]

If you want an in depth review of all the boring stuff, check out autogefuhl.

[@f173fly6]

is there a subscription for heated seats

[@ishakemyhead799]

You could have at least also included a look into the boot in this review, as this would be a selling point for this type of car (as opposed to performance, as you said yourself). Instead we got 50 shots of the car behind some reeds 😂

[@brucekendall52]

Looks and sounds a good car.

[@s.w.hadebe5595]

Good work BMW. Price & Design.👌🏾

[@InfoHubZA]

Certainly better than the Q3 and the GLA.

[@tumimokoena4404]

Ciro, one of these days, please review Alfa Romeo Tonale.

[@danielbredenkamp3957]

Good review, thanks Ciro. Just one thing...cheap and Chinese can not be put in the same place as a BMW...The look and feel is telling you straight that it's German. So unlike the cheap Chinese cars which really doesn't feel like this...albeit the people buying cheap and chinese just love comparing it to something upmarket and classy like this

[@fredsnyman3096]

An all-electric model will also be on sale in SA. Will sell for around R1.1m.

[@rickmorty7284]

Hard pass...

[@leratomotsumi7090]

Thanks to the Mini platform...

[@deepanshjawrani]

Mahindra XUV700 Review please

[@kuchikopi4631]

That front grill looks like a sticker lol

[@thabo9218]

Dynamic air conditioning is when the air vents move as you turn or curve so that you always feel the air in your face

[@925Mot]

Tow bar?

[@quietboytrey]

Can you review a MB GLB or an Audi Q5?

[@mornestemmet99]

I have the f48 2.0d with proper 140kw... it's a rocket. Same chassis as latest model. But must say the interior is a giant leap forward... can't imagine paying 800k though. I'd rather get a second hand x3 demo or 2.0d msport with 60k on the clock .... great review nonetheless.

[@DECA94]

The 2.0d BMW motor is just a masterpiece. Enough power to keep you entertained and still economical enough to make cape town on a tank.

[@kgomotso2360]

I have heard a car reviewer complain about overtaking speed and noise insulation of a renault kwid climber? Why?

[@ntshembo]

I haven't driven the 1st Gen X1, but it remains one of my favourite in terms on design.

[@nigelnaicker7948]

Still waiting for the BAIC X55 review, it's a head turner. U feel like a celeb driving it, filling petrol, people come up to you find out more.

[@danielbredenkamp3957]

Maybe...only people driving it really are not celebrities. In my view, it really feels cheap and a desperate attempt to make heads turn.

[@nigelnaicker7948]

@@danielbredenkamp3957 well I came from a bmw, drove the Chery tiggo 4 and 7, yes the Cherys are better in terms of tech, an I think even feel, and interior layout design, but the drive is way better on the X55.. we are talking about a really cheap car, here relatively speaking.

[@danielbredenkamp3957]

@Nigel Naicker I also drive BMW and there is absolutely NO comparison. No, I don't agree with your statement on tech. BMWs OS8 is probably best on market. AND...NO the interior of the BAIC feels really cheap and not well made. I drove it myself and really, you get what you pay for. In that price bracket I'd rather take the new Urban Cruiser. BAIC or any chinese manufacturer is not even remotely a BMW competitor.

[@nigelnaicker7948]

​@@danielbredenkamp3957 X55 won compact family car of the year in South Africa 😈 😂

[@danielbredenkamp3957]

@Nigel Naicker happy happy cheap & Chinese...its no BMW and will never be one. Please go and collect your lekke cheap car...everybody will know its the budget option 😂😂

[@mindfreeze0838]

I like that comment about auto journos, its quite true. In the UK and India especially, if a car cant do 0-60mph in less than 5 seconds is garbage. Doesnt matter if its a family hatchback or a Type R, it must be a beast! However alot of people dont know the fine print that alot of them are former racecar drivers and they take their perspective as gospel truth.

[@thatomokoena5098]

I agree. These auto journos have destroyed cars for me and most people who aren't aware. Now we have Volvos with stiff suspensions that can handle themselves on track, nobody buys a X90 or Hilux because it can attack an apex. Now it's less comfortable and the steering offers more deedback than we need on our roadtrip mom's school run

[@echln3209]

The bezels on the gauge screen is a deal breaker for me. Wtf

[@irfaane3078]

is this car all wheel drive ?

[@tonywalls6563]

Hi Ciro what is the point of buying a Diesel for an expensive car like the BMW diesel engines is noisy more rugged what do you think?🙄

[@motlatsomatjekane3700]

Great review. Would the car be reliable?

[@khanyekl]

It's a BMW, so probably not

[@awesomeness87878787]

X1 or Tiguan? They priced the same

[@Mzwandile_Makhowane]

Excellent review! Now, I'm confused if I'm gonna go with the latest Chinese SUV iterations or stick to the Bavarian vehicular offerings 🤔... My confusion stems from your fantastic review/s. Not a bad thing, after all. 😭🤣🤣

[@nigelnaicker7948]

Consider this.. the BAIC X55 looks better, has 300 torque, 130kw, genuine leather interior, drives great, and it costs over 300k less. Sure the BMW may have some cool trinkets over it, but nothing near 300k worth.

[@Mzwandile_Makhowane]

@@nigelnaicker7948 this makes for a very subjective reasoning man. Looks and "perceived" performance are precariously subjective phenomena. If you don't know that fact, then I don't remember...

[@janco333]

​@@nigelnaicker7948 the Baic is not that cool to get out of when picking up groceries at woolies

[@frankwhite57]

​@@nigelnaicker7948weird taste. Thay car us ugly as hell

[@phetogokevinmogase3051]

At R750K I'd be very angry at the fact that those two screens are not the same size and they aren't aligned properly to each other

[@siphiwegovuzela2345]

Please also consider doing a review on the new Tiguan range, last video that was done on this channel of a VW SUV was 6 years ago.

[@jeremygeduldt936]

It's not Be My Wive it's Bavarian Motor Works .

[@skerminkel9971]

"Heavy right foots...." 😂😂 How is the road noise? The previous (second) generation was quite poor in this regard for an otherwise very good car.

[@Griffitas]

When are you going to do a review of the new Lexus UX and NX that competes with this?

[@bonganidavidbaloyi8497]

The Background sound is too loud especially when you are talking

[@ShaunMbhiza]

I really hope I never reach a point where this is the car I want. Manual gears and high revs all the way.

[@Jstars200]

Is it better than Kia sportage?

[@truthandjustice6838]

The Sportage in SA needs that diesel... available in the Tucson.

[@AdventureDriver]

The phone directly in front of the cupholders! Not really ideal.

[@ARobinson26]

5:42 “Wanky” clearly has a very different meaning than it does in the UK 🙈🤣

[@stephenchisadza4975]

Seems too close yo x3 to me

[@DiscoFang]

"... It feels like a baby X5" ... Yeah well to be fair it's not actually that much smaller than the original X5, the E53. It's only 2.5cm narrower than the X5 was.

[@user-yq1ov8dq8k]

Can I have a BMW x1

[@Ivan-jw3nw]

To be honest, I would much rather get a demo/second hand facelifted 2.0 TFSI Tiguan R-Line for the same price.

[@vuyaniman9440]

Totally agree with you.

[@EdA-bz3bu]

“15 years later” before they get it better. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@swedishbob_7315]

Lexus NX

[@Jayraaff9]

Diesel all the way!!!

[@RadBunny2269]

This is a Japanese car w/ a BMW badge tbh 😅.

[@mrkatse]

Mxm that Gauteng roads comment was unnecessary... 😒 😝

[@duncantsolo3273]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Mzwandile_Makhowane]

I'm a born and bred Sowetan myself bro, but it is easy to be so dismissive of the comment because, firstly: Ciro is A motorist , but also, a motoring journalist. Then, I don't think Ciro (although Capetownian) relishes that kind of ill-will for Johannesburgers. He is supposed to make assessments based on real and lived experiences, and for that, I have to agree with him bro, and to do that, one has to stick with the reality on the ground. It is not a condemnation but a point well-known. Easy bro! ✌️😅

[@mrkatse]

@@Mzwandile_Makhowane nah I know Bro I was just being dramatic for drama sake 😂 😅 I know he meant no harm.

[@CiroDeSiena]

​@@mrkatse hey guys, I grew up in JHB, I love the place. But living in Cape Town, I can't even begin to describe how much better the roads are here. I think I can count on one hand the number of potholes I've seen since I moved here in 2007. The state of JHB roads is a testimony to how disrespectful the city is to it's citizens, we all pay our taxes yet the infrastructure is left to rot. The city of Ekhuruleni is particularly bad, where our office is. There is a pothole the size of a jacuzzi that he been near Bruma for about a year, I hit it in the night and I cannot believe I didn't destroy the rental I was in. It just makes me sad

[@Mzwandile_Makhowane]

@@CiroDeSiena "There is a pothole the size of a jacuzzi" 🤣😂🤣 Sure it wasn't the Bruma lake itself? 🤣🤣🤣

[@CobusDerrenberg]

GREAT review 🎉👍✨😎 HOWEVER: I'll rather take a Haval H6 Super Lux 4x4 .., heng, even a Jolion S without a single thought 😉 Old story: A fracrion of the price with SO MUCH MORE to offer from design, inside & out, build quality and finishes, tech, safety tech and features, performance.... Germans are falling behind here and maybe that BMW badge us JUST NOT WORTH R500,000 plus 😮 I guarantee you I can buy a BMW badge at Crazy Store for literally 99c's😱😳😱😳 This X1 is SIMPLY NOT THAT GOOD.. And that BADGE is not worth R650,000 in average after optional extras were ticked... 😮 Things changed A LOT 😉🤣

[@Mzwandile_Makhowane]

Well-said!

[@CobusDerrenberg]

@@Mzwandile_Makhowane Thanx my friend. Just the truth 👍✨

[@DECA94]

The difference is. 1. Fuel consumption- chinese motors not nearly as efficient as BMW motors. 20d offerings can do 4.7l/100km while the H6 averages 8.5l/100km on highways. 2. Parts. Had a friends wife break down with a 6month old H6, had to wait 4 weeks for replacement parts. Had a coworker who got in an accident with a small Haval, same story no parts and had to be placed on a waiting list for Radiators ect. BMW have plants in SA so parts are available all over. 3. Resale value German Marques have much better resale value as the demand is higher…as you say, people still willing to pay for the badge. 4. Service and aftersales. Try breaking down in colesburg/Kathu with a Haval and see how long it takes them to get there if at all…BMW has a much wider dealer network so in case of emergency or service requirements its much more convenient as branches and support are nationwide. Pros and cons to both, don’t just look at Retail price.

[@Mzwandile_Makhowane]

@@DECA94 Noted! I have owned 3 BMWs so far and yet, still - the difference in price for the "entry level/intermediate level" Chinese offerings vs German brands is offset by the difference in price. Moreover, everyone with a functional brain can easily see how seriously the Chinese have taken their motoring industry of late. It can only get better with time, ad the indications provide. 🤗😎🙂

[@DECA94]

@mzwandile makhowane yes the Chinese have made leaps compared to their offerings 5 years ago. However Jump over from the BMW, or any established german brand for that matter to the chinese offerings and you immediately feel why the premium is asked. Its just a superior product. Like Ciro said, you can just tell its been made by people who have been making cars for over a 100 years. As an owner of a few BMW models myself i may be biased, however i did try the chinese market about a year ago and found myself back in another BMW.

[@saratov99]

FWD BMW🤦‍♂

[@BDGKruger]

Wanky terms, they are German 😊

[@caven7056]

Buying these cars new is just suicide

[@leroyzwane2097]

Honestly no BMW is worth your hard earned money. Lease it for 2yrs & take it back before you loose a small fortune when it begins to fall apart in 5yrs.

[@nigelnaicker7948]

Bought a 118i pre-owned, for R239k, 4 years later, sold it to we buy cars, got 200k. My Yaris I bought brand new for 183k, after 6 years, and 60k mileage, they gave me 100k.

[@dkdk-sd8xh]

​@@nigelnaicker7948 remember cars are more expensive after covid19 used and brand new

[@DECA94]

Had 4 BMWs none of them gave a days problems. All of them driven over 100k km. Had an X4 for 3 years sold it for 30k less than i bought it for. Traded to an X5, on 100k km now not a single problem Will probably trade it on another BMW in the future Buy from reputable dealers, check service history and maintain it on schedule, and its as reliable as any brand out there.

[@cp4512]

Driven many BMWs for thousands of miles with no problems. It’s Land Rovers and Jags you need to watch out for.

[@janco333]

​@@DECA94 and dont drive it like a rental, then it will last