Road Tripping The 2023 BMW X1 - What's it Like?

Ride along with us as we cover 500 miles in the 2023 BMW X1 xDrive28i!
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[@josephmchugh6873]

The infamous Emily has made an appearance!!! Hope y'all enjoyed lolla, such a fun festival

[@jamviator]

Not gonna lie, I absolutely love the new BMW interiors.

[@yama1463]

Love the couple aspect of the roadtrip! Makes it relatable on another level, hope to see more like it!

[@madpistol]

Emily is definitely your better half. She's a keeper. Oh... and... nice car too.

[@lttsr]

You guys seem so perfectly matched. Wishing y'all luck

[@audilove7126]

Thanks for bringing us along

[@doyoulikecrystalgel]

I hope we get more of both of yall doing road trips together. You and your gf have an endearing relationship, and the bit of traveling with your significant other on long journeys shows us what it'd be like doing these trips with our own gf's/bf's.

[@kerenbustos12]

Dbebssjw

[@bigbro8270]

Adaptive cruise control is an optional package on a BMW in 2023. This really drives me crazy dude.

[@John.Christopher]

You both are absolutely delightful! 😊

[@simpleplayer6722]

I loved this video!!! shows practicality of the features, good points mentioned to consider while purchasing. Hope to see more videos with different popular vehicles. Thanks!

[@kubi0461]

I'm finding the X1 very difficult to overlook. I need to find one on the lot to look for myself, but on paper the interior passenger and cargo space both look to be on par with the Toyota Venza yet with smaller exterior dimensions. It even competes on fuel efficiency without being a hybrid and is similar in price to the Limited Venza but likely a whole lot more fun to drive and the interior to me personally looks much better.

[@CommuterAndCoffee]

We just came back from Chicago going back to Sterling Heights as well. Small world… averaged 31ish mpg in the 23’ sorento hybrid. Allegedly going 79 mph as well. It did great, such a Great short road trip test for sure.

[@t6553gw]

Emily seems to be a good match for Topher

[@g.r.2985]

The Topher is married! This was sub Topher.

[@goldenstateaviation2861]

Guess in that case, Emily is a good match for substitute topher lol

[@rogercvc6768]

Even if Emily is a side chick , please bring her back! I like her.😊

[@kerenbustos12]

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[@kerenbustos12]

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[@Ian-mv4qq]

Thanks for the super practical real life review! So, my 2 questions: 1. How bad is the dual clutch in stop and go traffic? Is it just not smooth or unbearably uncomfortable that you wish you had picked another car? 2. I don't recall you two commenting about the seats/ride quality? How comfortable are the seats for long distance vs bumpy city roads?

[@MauriceBln1]

In Germany, we also have that trucks overtake each other by hours. We call it "elephant race". 😁 Great review of the car, was fun to look at, thanks for that!

[@AccountantByDay553]

This was so relatable!! Very well done review!

[@johnedelsaguibo7177]

Just got our X1 M Sport Package a month ago and I could say the looks itself is way more better than the Xline package. Suspension is also a big difference which makes our road trips really comfy.

[@Lucia-kb9oi]

Please can I ask if the boot space is bigger than the previous model? I’m placing my order this week

[@SerPurple51]

Emily seems like a great co-pilot! 😂

[@rougeninja7372]

she seems like a minor

[@bcrandeis]

Hope you enjoyed your time here in Chicago!

[@user-cv5uc6xq9t]

400th like. Also, this is such an amazing car. It's nice to see BMW properly back to form.

[@GTAYLOR1972]

They have a package for all the driver aids. It’s one complaint I have with German cars in general is that you have to add a package to get adaptive cruise ext. at that price point it should be standard. But I also wonder if they will move adaptive cruise lane keeping to their subscription based options, provided the gov does not mandate it standard like back up camera.

[@evancline24]

10:17 OMG!!! I live in Battle Creek and I go to that Chick-fil-A literally almost every day!!!

[@matthewthedude146]

My little sister just got her x1 a few days ago she loves everything about it the only complaint is the DCT transmission sometimes hesitating of the line and having to use the touchscreen for everything.

[@silviutudorescu8114]

the M package is a must to have, just for the active M suspension and it looks way better then this one with the X line package

[@matthewsavidge6248]

It’s not specked with the driving assistant pro which would have the adaptive cruise control, if it was present the cruise control would toggle with the left hand arrow button between cruise control modes. Adaptive cruise control is an option after purchase through connected drive for £750 uk so I guess around the same in $, for unlimited use

[@barbiewhippin22]

Awww emily is so cute. Love the road trip vids. So jealous u get to do that. I’d love to road trip in press cars!

[@CarsUncovered]

7:42....I was waiting to hear "Yo VIP, let's kick it"

[@paulstein9258]

I read up on the dual clutch transmission. Between that and the start stop everyone hates, no go. Nice video though.

[@anishaambrosefan]

Just love it

[@mtunofun1]

I think in the US, we’re so conditioned to how torque converter automatics feel that a dual clutch comes around and we think there’s something wrong with it because it doesn’t behave like a traditional automatic. That being said, I’ve driven the Audi A3 and the Q5, both have dual-clutches, and they’ve tuned it to drive really well in city driving conditions.

[@paulguy2545]

🇬🇧 Havha, I really wasn’t expecting you to come out with the word ‘Petrol’ because that’s what us Brits call it, I was expecting ‘Gas’ or Gasoline’. Of course we have Diesel which is used a lot more in our cars & vans. Nice to see some City of Chicago driving there too!

[@thierryvt]

Audi DCTs were pretty good when I drove them a couple years ago, didn't have any real complaints about them. Then I drove a Mercedes one for a couple years as well and that was slightly more refined even. I guess if I had to think of something that annoyed me it's that it sometimes took a second to shift from D to R or the other way around which was annoying if I had to do a 3 point turn. And that they absolutely hate first gear, especially the Audi one, it would upshift to second gear immediately and refuse to shift back into first unless at a complete stand still. Did not have any jerkiness under normal driving either.

[@Bayside628]

BMWs need to add Driver Assistance Plus for adaptive cruise, or Driver Assistance Pro for full hands free on freeway (L2 autonomous). If you want it standard, grab your extra seat cushion and hop in an audi q3 ;)

[@cpl8168]

If you turned off Auto Start/Stop, would it make the DCT less laggy off the line?

[@Mikedunk]

How do the tires feel in high speed? Seems like they have poor road grip.

[@hristo.germanov]

I can't see if the navigation works together with the head up display?

[@navaneethakrishnan1695]

Just curious what is that navigation app youre using here?

[@bloomvikung]

No parking brake? That (P) button on center is Park gear or Parking brake?

[@InmortaliitY]

6:00 Emily: lemme just take a small discrete sip from my petite, almost invisible mug, and none will notice, right? Such cute couple in love, longing back to my 20-30yrs days.

[@TheJoeMarques]

There’s a quicker way to get back to navigation. Instead of hitting the home button and Apple car play just hit that back arrow on the upper left and you go directly to navigation.

[@Joe-eg7ml]

The x1 m35i will have a high ouput b48. I believe its the same engine in the X2 m35i. And the did a 0-60 in 4.9sec.

[@TechTusiast]

Wov. You can really hear how those low profile tyres hit every crack on tarmac and how noisy they are. Also they touch screen looks a bit sluggish and the idea of a driver looking at a screen while driving and using a touchscreen, considering you are not allowed to use even a smartphone while driving... well... There is a reason why traditional knobs and dials were designed so that you did not have to look at them when you had to operate them. You just knew where they are and what they do. BMW used to be good at this a long time a go.

[@EnE85]

Definitely should keep her on as a cohost if she wants to be. You work really well with a partner.

[@Vilmir]

Thanks, I did not realize how snug the trunk actually is, way too small for my family. It would require a roof trunk, which is inconvenient to store and blocks sunlight.

[@wellllllllllllllll]

I got X1 sdrive(there was no xdrive in Korea when I bought the car) three months ago. I love the interior(that's why I bought it), but my body starts to hurt after driving a while. Driving in the city is okay but highway driving is terrible. Road noise is loud and the ride is too stiff. I used to drive A4 and.. I miss my audi.

[@TheAlex808]

Thinking of getting this one or the 228i or the 230i

[@McQuokka]

It’s not dual clutch that makes pull away tricky it’s stop start activation. Try switching it off.

[@bricolagezero]

Have you noticed any carplay issues or acceleration lag from a complete stop? Those are the only two issues I hear this car has right now.

[@tesonixs3320]

The default steering wheel looks way better then the previous one

[@nectius123]

Yea it looks different. Does M version comes with the thick wheel?

[@emil5598]

not at all

[@samuelyu5168]

Doing a road trip with Emily’s cx30 would be nice

[@gibreezy]

How’s the screen resolution? Top notch?

[@hanliu9417]

I was considering the x1 but ended up with the nx because of autopilot. I don’t understand why bmw doesn’t have it across the board in 2023.

[@MestreKamedaLancha]

You chose well.

[@tangojulietfoxtrot]

How is the BMW DCT versus Hyundai?

[@DriverJDM]

This may sound dumb, but could the bmw 330i be a good road tripper? im fresh out of college and am grateful to have a solid paying job and im looking at a first car that is nice and fast and sleek for getting around the city, but also something that is great for road trips since I love to road trip to national parks or different states. If not, whats the difference between the X2, x1, and x3 in terms of what im asking for?

[@noahkang2417]

What generation? And if possible I’d go with a touring (wagon). Those are great road trippers plus the added benefits of a wagon vs an SUV. Anyways good luck.

[@Frankman232]

Kinda weird it has a dual clutch transmission. In the past 10 years bmw has had fantastic, smooth, quick shifting torque converter transmissions. I wonder why the switch.

[@ScharfeMesser]

I like the x1 xdrive30e

[@rogercvc6768]

Can you defeat the auto start stop? BTW I have a 20 x1 that replaced an older model x1 that got totaled. The old one held together well and did it’s job.💯 The 20 is well equipped including real leather and adaptive cruise control.

[@mtntm5628]

Go to Driving Settings (on my 2023 X1 it’s at the controls to the right of the driver and near the audio wheel, or on the screen with the apps), then Drive Chain and Chassis. You will find the stop/start menu where you can turn it off. It will go back on next time you start the car. You can set up a shortcut so that you can easily reach this function and a few others each time.

[@mtntm5628]

Fun and informative video. I’d like to say that if you have the voice activated personal assistant, it’s not nearly as cumbersome to make changes. Instead of looking for the app and touching the function, one merely has to say”Hey BMW, change to sport mode” or “make the temperature 72°, “etc. Very easy.

[@cpl8168]

@@mtntm5628 That's what Emily is for! lol

[@KuyaArbee]

my biggest issue is that center console... they should have just made it a traditional console...

[@gibreezy]

I was wondering when the hell you were gonna turn on CarPlay

[@RobSinox]

couldn't really heard that comparison to Mazda cx30...really curious of your impression between those 2 cars as it's quite big money difference

[@JK1028]

I have a 2021 CX-30 Turbo Premium Plus AWD. I love the car because it has a lot of giddyup for a light car with 250 horses/320 torque (w/ 93 octane; also takes 87 but you'll get 227 hp/310 lb instead); except... the back side has a torsion bar which isn't the best for rough roads. Fine for Florida, but I'm moving back to Ohio and I'll lose a spleen if I keep it. I really like the X1... I'm reading that the Intelligent Personal Assistant feature makes it much easier to adjust settings instead of hunt/peck the screen. However, I'm not liking the reviews I'm seeing re 7 speed DCT. Makes no sense to use that when they have a fantastic 8 speed available.

[@RobSinox]

@JK1028 Thanks a lot mate.. in UK there's no turbo option I got E skyactive X 186bhp ...and I love it to bits..but was always tempted to give a go with bmw X1 ...and it's on my shortlist for a future car..only one thing really putting me off is infamous reliability of German lux brands...another one from shortlist is merc gla but I think bmw is way ahead with quality build and materials over merc.. I'll probably end up with another cx30 or cx5🤣 after redesigned..

[@desild5869]

Hard to believe those drink cups exist. Looked it up. The smaller one (white) seems to be > 1.18 l (= 40 oz)!!! Jesus.

[@vaishnavchaturvedi695]

Is The Topher and Topher drives are your channel ??

[@kwp5057]

Is ID8or ID9?

[@brendan7632]

anyone know if this is the B48 engine?

[@user-lv9my6jw3x]

I feel hella single😭

[@gavincolgan1827]

I don't trust anyone that doesn't use hand sanitizer after pumping fuel

[@Edward-wd5gl]

How much performance and economy would be sacrificed if they designed this vehicle to run on regular gas?

[@jouhajohnny]

15:31 W song

[@hungo7720]

The car trunk is just snug when you store a bunch of suitcases which is a downside.

[@ggill1313]

"In a car like this, that's what you need." Re: DCT. bro what. I am so glad reviewers give people little insights into what the believe and how they think so I can calibrate my trust in them. I love the "jerky" feel of the DCT. It makes it feel lively.

[@joespittle1]

I wil say iDrive 8 is quite confusing, as someone whose driven a number of BMW's, I have found that this new generation of iDrive is quite difficult to navigate and has more menus than ever. I would probably get a used X3 over this, the plusher interior and extra space would definitely be worth it for me

[@EscapeFPs]

As is anything in life brand new that you have to learn get to know how to use it and you’ll be good

[@ggill1313]

Just use CarPlay....? I hear this lamentation all of the time and I'm so confused.

[@joespittle1]

@@ggill1313 Carplay is useful for things like music and navigation, but if I need to change the settings in the car or the climate control I have to use the cars system.

[@ggill1313]

@@joespittle1 What do you find difficult about it with respect to manipulating the climate control?

[@bobsummers125]

Comfort sport mode easy drive

[@NealKanter]

You were 5' 10" last one I watched?

[@danielmartins9901]

Was considering getting a bmw but ended up with a mazda💀💀. I guess you got enough money where a bmw is just another option

[@ccntwc]

Nice video. Audi does dual clutch well. I have a Q5 and it’s great.

[@Squintillius]

It hurt my soul to see her touch the screen with the same hand she was eating with 😥

[@savage_skirt5386]

this is a nice color but the green is my fave

[@AllStars2525]

Great video of you two! I'm glad I didn't buy one!! Frankly, I'm going to buy a '24 Crosstrek Limited.

[@newyorkerik]

Did you say cx-30? How could you??😂❤

[@ggill1313]

Everyone told me to get a fucking Mazda when I was shopping for my first X1. I'm so glad I ignored those losers. Love my F48 and am looking forward to test driving the U11 M35i.

[@briannnnnnnnnn1037]

cutesr couple ever. I'm sorry but she took all the attention from the car lol

[@RaychelD2400]

Im not a fan of the new interior. I was hoping bmw would stick to the X3 interior or something. :( although i am happy they finally included a blind spot monitor...those are useful even if you check your blind spot with your shoulder. It isnt aways accurate

[@tuoxie1235]

Is that sub-topher’s sister?

[@user-lo3ey6sq7s]

Topher shy to show his face.

[@planetfabulous5833]

He looks like her doppleganger

[@danhamjam]

240hp not enough? Lol

[@NiepoprawnyNick]

Good review. BMW 8 gear automatic is terrible, if 7 speed is worse I need to reconsider my purchases in the future.

[@Chris-jt4ux]

the 8 speed ZF is reckoned to be the best on the market..... lord knows why you don't like it

[@NiepoprawnyNick]

@@Chris-jt4ux it’s easy , gear change takes like one week. Kickdown reaction same. 1st 3rd and 5th gear is unnecessary.

[@Chris-jt4ux]

uh no, you haven't driven a recent ZF 8 speed, this is utter nonsense.@@NiepoprawnyNick

[@NiepoprawnyNick]

@@Chris-jt4ux I drive daily f20 2018 with 8 speed and it’s trash.

[@Chris-jt4ux]

funny that every reviewer disagrees with you. sounds like its the car. @@NiepoprawnyNick

[@mojojojo_BB]

Cute car, cute couple, too much junk food.

[@porfiriato84]

So you're saying DCTs in all cars arent your thing?

[@jouhajohnny]

They are not good for daily driving

[@cpl8168]

@@jouhajohnny Actually, more precisely, they are not good for stop and go driving. Daily driving is fine, as long as you don't spend a lot of time inching along in traffic.

[@441meatloaf]

The centre console is kinda atrocious....

[@cinetic81]

This car is DOA for me because of the transmission. Nope nope nope.

[@seb5945]

Are you cheating on Charlie with Emily?

[@youtubetv1588]

she has such a nice body

[@samliang4146]

loud car

[@Doug-rv3nr]

Emily makes a couple of good points about it. nice video overall though

[@JasveerSingh-hb2hk]

why not lexus ux250h

[@bizzybezz]

Infotainment system is a complete crock. The auto stop is also a complete joke. I don't like the positioning of where everything is in terms of the buttons on the middle Consol.

[@cpl8168]

I'm thinking, in the long run, I would hate to have to reach and change everything on the touchscreen. It's just not safe, unless the car is stopped.

[@nicolasrap7832]

then don't buy it!