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5 out of 5 stars

Great value, and ROOMY! Beautiful vehicle!

Gary, 03/28/2016
2016 BMW X1 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

This is the new "Handsome car" I tell my mother. She just purchased this vehicle and took the title of "handsome car" from my father's Mercedes. I don't even really know what to say about this car. Everything is perfect, and when I drove it the thing felt sportier than my RSX-S. Quicker too!

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5 out of 5 stars

So far, so good

Eric N, 01/26/2016
2016 BMW X1 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
16 of 20 people found this review helpful

I'm a new owner (bought a month ago), and have been pleased with the car so far in 1800 miles of driving. Admittedly, my previous car was a Scion, so any car in this range would have been a big step up. But I really enjoy the performance of the X1 - lots of extra power so that I can pass on the highway going uphill (I drive to Tahoe regularly). The traction works well in the snow so far. And it gets surprisingly good fuel efficiency - I mostly drive on the highway, and get 29-30 mpg on average. And I love the parking sensors - the rear-view camera, and the sonar to know when I'm getting close to obstacles while parking, are essential for parking in close quarters. The lumbar support is key as well on the long drives that I do. The controls (turn signals, windshield wipers, etc) are a bit funky and different than most cars so they take some time to learn, but I like the console control for the screen. And the Bluetooth integration with my phone works great for both playing audio and taking phone calls. So far, so good!

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5 out of 5 stars

My first BMW - wont be my last.

Pat P., 08/31/2016
updated 03/05/2019
2016 BMW X1 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

I have owned or leased MANY cars in my life..This is my first BMW and I just love it...What a great little SAV.. Update. 2 1/2 years later and I still love this car as much as I did on day 1. It’s been great in the Buffalo winters. Got me thru numerous storms driving home from downtown. I’ve had ZERO problems. I am covered bumper to bumper maintenance and warranty until 2020. I have never kept a car past warranty but I may with this one!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Terrific car!

Sondra Hamelin, 03/25/2016
updated 09/25/2017
2016 BMW X1 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful

We had 3 2-seater cars and wanted something small but classy. After looking at several, saw this one and fell in love. It is everything that comes with the BMW name - great ride, wonderful exceleration, and just a pleasure to drive. Yes, it's a bit pricey, but worth every penny. Since we already own 2 other BMW's, we were aware that the maintenance cost would be at the high end. But we'll still be driving this car when all the others are razor blades!

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2 out of 5 stars

Mediocre ride

Raph, 07/02/2017
2016 BMW X1 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I have been driving this car for over a month. It’s a loaner from the dealership. While the handling is very good, comfort is pretty bad and the vehicle is really noisy. The engine is adequate for this size and the car looks great. Also my phone is often not recognized and I can’t control it from the entertainment system. GPS is good. The dar is full of little noises and road noise is incredibly loud.

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5 out of 5 stars

Still super great 2016 X1

Mark R, 07/15/2019
updated 01/23/2024
2016 BMW X1 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

110,000 trouble free miles. Runs like new. Love this SUV. Put Michelin Cross Climate 2's on so great in all weather. Dealer serviced.

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3 out of 5 stars

Great compact luxury suv but seats are awful

Ron Douglas, 08/22/2021
2016 BMW X1 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Whoever designed the front seats should be fired. They lack much support and the seats are too short so on long drives you can really feel the lack of support on your legs. Otherwise this is a great little car. If not for the uncomfortable front seats, I would give this car 5 stars.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fast and Fun X1

BMW fan, 07/05/2020
2016 BMW X1 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

If you're looking for a small, all-wheel drive, luxury SUV that handles like a sports car, the BMW X1 is perfect for you. This beauty is loaded with all the extras (heated leather seats and steering wheel, panoramic sunroof, surround sound, bluetooth, etc.) and performs exceptionally well. Load the back (or the custom BMW roof rack) with your golf clubs or outdoor gear and hit the road.

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Awesome n great on gas

Celeste Martindale , 11/29/2019
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2016 BMW X1 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great small suv with large trunk space. I am still very pleased with the overall performance of my X1. I recommend it for anyone looking for a small SUV.

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Love the x1

Juju, 12/26/2016
updated 12/27/2017
2016 BMW X1 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great visibility , handling , breaking , comfort , small and easy to drive ! Difficult criteria to find all in one vehicle , I found it in the X1. A year later , still LOVE my x1, not a fan of the run flat tires you need to change them all if something happens to one tire, thankfully they were able to do a repair on one tire for $80 . The fold down seats are a great and very useful feature!

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