Secrets Revealed: BMW X1 xDrive25e Ultimate Review & acceleration & Range Test!

[@MariuszCars]

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[@giovannicasucci]

Hey mate very useful test.... would be able to tell me roughly ..how many kms this car is able to reach starting from a full battery and full fuel?

[@morko77]

Bravo ! Useful test showing realistic infos..good job

[@MariuszCars]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you like it. thanks to that comments I have energy to produce more this kind of content. Have a great day - cheers :)

[@mihasia1989]

I have X1 25Le here in China. It’s body way longer and with AC on (whole year) I usually drive between 55 and 65km range. Average consumption between 2 and 3l/100km and on “Battery save mode” I recover about 80% by the route from Shenzhen to Guangzhou (150km) with real consumption 4.8-5.5L/100km. Great car. But it’s heavier than EU version and longer. Already 3 years old (this month). We love it!

[@MariuszCars]

Hi Alexandr, thank you for comment and for sharing experience and test results with audience, for sure it's interesting data. To be honest I haven't had idea that there is L version, impressive. I see your fuel consumption is quite similar, actually not much difference for running cost between 4 and 6 liters in real world, unless you're driving maybe 200km daily.I think BMW X1 is the best selling BMW SUV at the world. Have a nice day, cheers 🌤

[@kingrachid2116]

Hi Alexander, I'm living in Shenzhen and I'm thinking of buying the BMW X1 E25, that's why I'm watching this video, I tested it and I really like it, but I heard that there's an issue with the check engine light, do you have this problem with your X1 e25 car? thanks in advance

[@MariuszCars]

quite some time since this comment. I think as long as guarantee is on the car should not be a problem. have a great day my friend :)

[@Y3MINEM]

Thanks for this review and the general one on the 25e. My company were offering a car and I chose this over the MB, Audi, and Volvo. Your videos helped a lot. I know it’s probably not what most people would have done, but the combination of speed, power, 4wd, storage space, minimalist elegance, and driving experience are more important to me than fancy touch screens and a couple options I’ll never use. I managed to get them to upgrade the base model to include apple car play, reversing camera, park assistant at no extra cost to me or the company. MB and Audi wouldn’t add any extras and wouldn’t budge on price. The Volvo is great in its way, I’m sure, but it’s not a BMW. 😎 Thanks again for all the time and effort you put into these videos, it makes a difference.

[@MariuszCars]

Hi Y3MINEM! Thank you so much for great comment. Yes BMW X1 25e is very decent car with nice features. I like the most overall build quality, economy, space and price in this segment. I hope you enjoy BMW X1. Have a wonderful day 🌈 cheers 😎

[@kaveee971]

Great review! This is how a review should be: clear, to the point, with focus on hard facts + numbers instead of opinions. Great job and thank you!

[@MariuszCars]

Hi Muhammad, thank you very much for great comment, it gives me courage to work more on my upcoming videos. I'm glad you and other audience like this kind of tests, I like to give also real world tests results and engineering numbers instead of some kind of marketing bla bla. Have a great day and stay safe :)

[@kaveee971]

@@MariuszCars sounds great :) after watching your review, I actually test drove the X1 25e a couple of days ago at a local dealer and I really liked it :)

[@nvl2691]

@@kaveee971 Well... not really. Most people watch reviews to hear opinions and experiences with said products. Spitting raw facts is useless, you can just look them up yourself.

[@munkholmkibsgaard]

Very useful test, I'm waiting for my own X25, can't wait.

[@MariuszCars]

Hi Lars, thank you so much for comment. Congratulations new car. X1 is great choice! definitely you will enjoy it.have fun :)

[@francoispermentier7353]

If this is your first phev, you will love it. I got a 225xe from 2016 and I love it eventouhg the battery size is only 7kwh. The awdish is a really big plus.

[@ruisilva9306]

Reaaly good video. You didn't stick to the info supplied by the manufacturer but tried for yourself! Grest job! Keep up the good work!

[@MariuszCars]

Thanks a lot for the shoutout! I'll keep experimenting and sharing my findings. and thank you so much for your kind words, have a great day my friend :)

[@Daniel-Condurachi]

you should have done the fuel consumption test with an almost empty battery and the car in Auto mode and comfort or eco, not the Save battery mode. In this way the gearbox uses also the coasting function. If you put the car in Auto mode and use Sport, then the recuperation kicks in, instead of coasting, and you charge the battery every time that happens. Coasting is always more efficient than recuperation. This is because there is always some lost energy when transforming kinetic energy back into electricity. Putting the car in Auto mode and comport or eco, the battery would not have got charged up and you would have got the real gasoline consumption. The difference between Eco and Comfort (normal) is that different systems (like air conditioning) go in a save mode, consuming less electricity and/or gasoline.

[@MariuszCars]

Hi Daniel, thank you so much for comment, definitely useful for our audience. I completely agree with you. Actually on the upcoming video for BMW X2 25e I have put car on ECO Pro mode and use up battery to empty, put battery to "Auto" mode and tested fuel consumption. Well at the end score was quite similar, but for details I invite you for watching upcoming videos :) Have a great day - cheers 😎

[@smarte.r.1450]

we are changing from the Mini Countryman SE.to this... same drive train...I loved my mini

[@MariuszCars]

Hi Smart E.R. thank you for comment and congratulations new BMW X1. BMW owns MINI so the build quality and technology used should be similar. Have a nice day - cheers :)

[@jackgio]

hi, very interesting your analysis; can you please review the new Seat Leon hybrid plug-in?

[@MariuszCars]

Hi Giovanni, thank you very much for great comment, it's very motivating for me and encourage me to continue of work on KZbin. I will try to get Seat Leon Plug-In Hybrid, however next in the queue is interior review for X1, then real world test of Toyota Rav 4, then possibly BMW X2 Plug-In Hybrid. This also depends from car dealers if they will be willing to give me car for tests :) Have a great day and stay safe - cheers :)

[@raghunathdeshpande8790]

As a family car, I find X1 practical. Thank you for making this video.

[@MariuszCars]

Thanks for watching and for very nice comment! do my best :D I must admit I'm a bit fan of BMW, somehow I get familiar with this brand several years ago and I was happy customer. If I'm right X1 is the best selling SUV from BMW brand. I think this is because of price, quality and practicality. Have a nice day!

[@Speed_7545]

Nice video! Could you review the new Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 with 300hp? And possibly comment how it compares to this X1 etc. ?

[@MariuszCars]

Hi 7, thank you for comment. Yes, it is in my plan, thank you for idea. I was talking to Peugeot, they rent a car only during working hours, and I'm doing videos during weekends only due to normal work during working days. Nevertheless I will figure out something. Have a great day - cheers :)

[@Mucoeffi]

Two more months of waiting for my new little Hybrid. Nice test !

[@MariuszCars]

Hi Mucoeffi, thank you for comment. Great choice! I hope you enjoy it :) it's really well done and decent car, has many benefits. Currently I'm working on interior review for this amazing hybrid, hopefully will manage to release it within next several days. Enjoy x1 and have fun - cheers :)

[@Mucoeffi]

@@MariuszCars thx a lot 👍

[@Y3MINEM]

@mucoeffi - has your car arrived yet? Do you like it? Love it? Which model and options did you get? I’m expecting mine in July or August.

[@Mucoeffi]

@@Y3MINEM hi, I got my X1 25e in december. Since then I am pretty happy with it. Just the right compromise between room inside and outer size. Due to corona I made short trips only, so I am driving a lot on battery, and my fuel consumption is at the predicted level of 2 litres/100km. Have fun with yours!

[@Y3MINEM]

@@Mucoeffi Thanks. Was wondering how it feels with the hv battery depleted. Is there always a reseserve buffer to ensure awd? Or does the petrol engine have to carry the full load with a dead battery? How big is the infotainment screen? I can't seem to find a straight answer anywhere. I'm getting the basic 25e with executive pack. Which setting/mode to get the full 220hp and awd? My concern is that I'll be driving uphill in light snow or on a forest trail, and the engine will only be powering the front wheels if the hv battery is depleted, which basically makes it a 135hp 3 cylinder trying to pull 2300kg up a winding road. Without full-time awd it doesn't make sense, and on longer trips it seems the battery will eventually be depleted and you're left with just a small fwd engine.

[@Daniel-Condurachi]

where do you insert CDs or DVDs to listen to music? I see that the slot on the right of the volume know is not there as I've seen in other BMWs

[@MariuszCars]

it looks like entrance for CDs is blinded by manufacturer. Unfortunately I have not tested this function. cheers :)

[@maxbuglov]

Thanks for the review! I would be grateful if someone could tell me. Will the xDrive system work in battery save mode? I mean, is there a rear-wheel drive from the combustion engine? Or, maybe rear wheels work even in save mode.Thanks for the answer!

[@stereobrian8113]

Rear wheels will always help if additional power or traction is needed regardless of mode car is in.

[@maxbuglov]

@@stereobrian8113 Thanks for the answer!

[@milithemuffin4534]

Not bad, especially for a small SUV Sadly nothing outstanding either. I get similar 5.6l/100km in a 13-year-old skoda. And it's a bit faster with a K04, tune and cheap water injection. 5.8 seconds from standstill to 100. If someone is looking for their first *nice car* and have a way to charge it regularly - sure, why not. But is it a worthy upgrade over any half-decent family car? Idk. Yes, it's slightly safer and the interior isn't worn down yet. But once warranty expires the service cost + insurance is gonna be two-fold higher.

[@janpettertornes2064]

Hi good test i wood like you give it carakter how good it is compare to others.

[@MariuszCars]

Hi Jan Peter, thank you very much for comment. I do appreciate it. I will improve my comparison soon as I get more experience and have a chance to compare similar cars in close future. Next one is Toyota Rav 4 Plug-In hybrid. These days is not easy to get cars for test if you want to publish it on KZbin, but I will not give up ;p One more time thanks a lot and have a great day. Stay safe :)

[@golubovicm]

Good video, but you missed one very important point - what is range of driving on fuel? How big is fuel reservoir? For anyone not planning to drive this car only on short distances this information is very important.

[@MariuszCars]

I appreciate your feedback! It helps me make better content for you all. Stay tuned for the next video where I'll cover the fuel range and reservoir details for upcoming cars.

[@maarburrick4843]

Good review thanks 😊

[@kroberts7576]

K Roberts do you get a lot of tyre road noise on this plug in , which is the case in a 2.0i x1 with sport suspension, and the mini 1.5 3 cylinder

[@MariuszCars]

Hello my friend, thanks for reaching out. I was not experiencing much tyre road noice the other day. Do you have so called “Bmw run flat tires”? I’ve heard they’re very noisy. Have a great day 😊

[@cornelis-zr4vy]

Very good, i have one myself and i think it is an excellent car

[@MariuszCars]

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the car! and I'm glad you're enjoying your car! cheers :)

[@eljarambe7888]

how did you rev the car while standing still?

[@MariuszCars]

thanks for comment, answering your question, I have put car on "N" neutral, keep the brake down, and push the acceleration pedal, so the rev went up holding car still. Have a good day :)

[@julienmenard9650]

Very nice test. Am I correct that you said you recovered battery while driving on the petrol engine? I thought this was not possible on this model because both engines are not coupled? Could you please enlighten me :) ? Thanks.

[@MariuszCars]

Hi Julien, thank you for comment. As far as I'm concerned there are 2 ways to receive energy to battery in this model, one is when car slows down, then electric motor is working as generator, the other way is to generate energy by combustion engine and charge battery. I hope this is some reasonable feedback. Have a nice weekend - cheers :)

[@b.kagrawal7969]

Hi, Thank you for the nice review. I have recently bought a new X1(sportline) plugin hybrid. It has just been a week. BMW is claiming that we get 52 km range on battery. You are also showing that we get around 48 km on battery. However, in my case, when the car is fully charged it is showing only 38KM available. Is it a defect? or do I need to change some setting? Right now the temperature outside is around 5- 7 degree celsius.

[@MariuszCars]

Hi K agr, thank you for nice comment. Congratulations new car - well done! That's correct, if temperature is lower then range will decrease. If you will change mode from "Comfort" to "ECO" you should get more range out of your battery. Also if car is wormed up, just charged up it should give you more range in real life. Car is showing range base on your last performance/driving style, so if you want to increase that number then eco style should be used for a while and computer will change this estimation. I hope you will get better range on you brand new X1. One more time congratulations ans have fun :)

[@renatoathaydes3162]

I own the same model as shown in this video, but already had a very similar one before (225-xe active tourer). The optimal temperature that lets you achieve the full range of the battery is around +20C degrees (and even then, depending on your driving style, it may get quite a bit less than 50km - drive like a grandma if you want to get to that). When the temperature is below 0C, the range is much smaller, at least half of the optimal range. So I'd say that with 5C outside, your car is getting the expected range (at least I get around the same). BMW should probably make this clearer to new buyers though.

[@noellemiranda14]

I can’t wait for this to get to the US… if it ever does 😭

[@MariuszCars]

Hi Noelle, thank you for comment. Well it doesn't look like this model version will arrive to NA. Usually they offer the car when they introduce new model, so it';s to late, unfortunately. Maybe there are some alternatives, but from the flip site, if you want x1 you want x1 no other brand or model. ave a nice day - cheers 😀

[@matt.baller]

Another excellent video - thank you!

[@MariuszCars]

Hi Matt, thank you for nice comment. Glad you enjoyed it! Doing my best, soon new video with BMW x5 Plug In Hybrid is coming, the same way review. Have a nice day - cheers :)

[@alexliu9506]

Thank you for this honest and realistic test.

[@MariuszCars]

Thank you Alex for nice comment. I hope this video will help a lot of people to make right decision before buying vehicle. Have a great weekend - cheers :)

[@dodo-yu1hl]

really good and well structured video!

[@MariuszCars]

Glad to hear that! Thank you very much for nice comment! thanks to you I'm motivated to spend some time to create more of these videos with car tests. have a great day - cheers :)

[@mrcudi1207]

Great review. Please provide recommendation on what to spec for further reviews :)

[@MariuszCars]

Hi Finn, thank you very much for nice comment! I will provide spec for further reviews, good to know that this info is needed, actually I didn't expect this is something my audience would like to watch. Have a great day - cheers :)

[@iotbro4601]

You are an absolute genius...You have earned a new subscriber..❤️❤️

[@MariuszCars]

Wow, thank you! doing my best, soon new exciting videos are coming, Hopefully you will find something interesting for you. maybe this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5CykHyJndGpa7s Have a nice weekend - cheers :)

[@Eyeinthesky2012]

Nice car and good rewiev. I have subscribed

[@MariuszCars]

Awesome, thank you! doing my best 😃 and seeing these comments I'm encourage to create more content in spare time. Have a wonderful day - cheers 😎

[@kaveee971]

If possible, please also review the Renault Capture Plugin Hybrid - Thanks

[@kaveee971]

Actually, I just test drove the Renault Captur Plugin Hybrid a couple of days back - did NOT impress me much :)

[@MariuszCars]

I've put Renault Capture Hybrid on my list. Next video is about interior/exterior review for X1, then real world test for Toyota Rav 4 Plug-In Hybrid, then possibly X2 Plug-In Hybrid. I will do my best to get Renault, however is not easy to get cars from Car Dealers for real world review, but never give up ;p Thank you one more time for comment and have a perfect day - cheers :)

[@nicoctb]

Good review!

[@MariuszCars]

Thank a lot Octavian, doing my best. Soon other videos are coming, now I'm working on Volvo XC40 electric, next is BMW x5 Plug-In Hybrid. have a great weekend - cheers :)

[@martaskrzypczynska3880]

I like your drive style 😂

[@MariuszCars]

crazy grandpa driving style ;p :D

[@henrik-j1l]

Great review!! I think that many people must decide if they can run a full day on electric ⚡️ or only keep in auto mode where the electric ⚡️ motor reduces the consumption of the petrol engine. Use electric ⚡️ for cruising on motorway and save electricity for the city driving.

[@MariuszCars]

Yes, exactly. thanks for very nice comment. I think having hybrid is one of the best choices these days. It keeps you independent from public charges on the longer trips, and you can safe some money charging at home on daily basis commuting to work/store/shop/school and back. Have a nice day :)

[@henrik-j1l]

@@MariuszCars Agree :-)

[@saiiiiiii1]

I'm waiting for a pure electric one that can drive 400km at least 😉

[@MariuszCars]

thank for comment. yes, BMW X1 electric would be quite nice with at least 75kWh battery. If you're interested I have tested also new BMW iX3 pure electric. iX3 is more expensive but overall offers more space, comfort and tech and you can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5CykHyJndGpa7s take care :)

[@saiiiiiii1]

The X3 is nice but out of my price range. 👍

[@MariuszCars]

400 km now is achievable by Ford Mustang Mach e, or BMW iX, i4, Hyuandai Ionic 5, Kia EV6 and many more, question is how good are deals for this cars :)

[@SergiuszEV]

👍🔋

[@MariuszCars]

thanks Sergiusz, doing well? I hope, cheers :)

[@SergiuszEV]

@@MariuszCars yes, I fine, thanks! Look at for work in Norway🇳🇴. 👍🔋💪😉

[@MariuszCars]

thanks for comment and as always good luck and all the best for you :)

[@SergiuszEV]

@@MariuszCars thanks🙏! 👍⚡🔋😁

[@AH-sc8jt]

Boring car

[@MariuszCars]

thank for comment, but which car in this price range is segment is more interesting? My main complain would be lack of full digital driver display i think. cheers 😀