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2018 BMW style

sam, 08/21/2018
2018 BMW X1 sDrive28i 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
26 of 27 people found this review helpful

My wife has a 2016 X1 x series and loves it. This 2018 s series is great. Ride is tolerable, not the smoothest, acceleration is great, but you get the BMW ultimate driving experience. I recommend ordering the sport seats, which we fortunately got with the car, the sliding rear seats ($300) and the LED lighting. There is not the high level of standard offerings like the X3 or X5 but there is a price point. Wish BMW offered more choices for ambient lighting as only red-orange and white is available, X3 and up offer many more color options. Can't complain as I got great deal on SAV, better than Honda or Subaru Touring models. Check summer offerings....

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What I love most...

AB, 06/23/2019
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2019 BMW X1 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
29 of 31 people found this review helpful

I love the "Sport Mode" on the interstate . I felt as thought I was driving my 2 Series again - very responsive and agile. I moved down to this car, from a 2 series sedan, then an X3, to this (for fuel economy while driving in town), and within a few days I realized I'd made a mistake. While it's smaller, has great gas mileage (two things I wanted), I am paying for less quality materials with the smaller car. The seats look and feel like poor quality and are not comfortable. I can't hold my hydroflask (small one) in the cup holders. The interior does not feel like quality. While I researched, the dealer locally did not have an X1 on hand, only X2. I wish I hadn't pulled the trigger on this sport version. No chrome on the outside. I look forward to my lease ending. UPDATE: Almost 2 years later....I have to say I like my car better. I love the size for me any my dog....I didn't know this at the time but this car DOES NOT HAVE BACK UP BEEPING...I can't tell you how many times I've come close to hitting other cars (used to having this feature). I still love the agility (no tickets yet), as you can take it from from being subtle too "bat out of hell" mode. I love all the other features, but remain the same. I think I'll go X3 again.

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LOVE my car!!

Lisa Hinson, 12/13/2018
2018 BMW X1 sDrive28i 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful

I cant express how much I love my 2018 X1 !! It drives fantastic and has the get up and GO I appreciate! Its very park friendly as well as family friendly! I am a short lady and it fits me perfectly. My husband is 6'4 and fits nicely into the drivers seat for long(7 hour)drives. Its sporty,practical and fun to drive! I have recieived many compliments in parking lots about my mineral gray X1. I couldn't be happier. BMW has checked ALL the boxes with a great looking,fun to drive, affordable SAV! Thank you BMW! I am a fan for life!

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Best in Class - Perfect for the tech geek

Tucsonarizona1 , 05/07/2020
2020 BMW X1 sDrive28i 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful

I agree with Edmunds review of the x1. I drove all the competition in this class (Mercedes, Audi, Lexus & BMW) and the x1 checks all the boxes. Tons of extra high-tech goodies that you’ll be discovering long after you’ve taken one home. I agree with the mild noise and ride comfort issues, but the other manufacturers had the same issue, and the Mercedes GLA was much worse. We’ve had the x1 for for just over a month and are very happy with our choice. Shout-out for the totally wireless Apple Car Play that was not available in this class from any other luxury manufacturer - it sealed the deal.

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Ohhhh Yeaaaa!!

Ohhh Yeaaa, 05/12/2019
2019 BMW X1 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
26 of 31 people found this review helpful

Gotta say, this was and is a very fine performance car. It handles so well. It wants to please you with acceleration, cornering, technology, comfort and eye appeal. Need I go further? Ok, it sticks to the road wet or dry, eases you back as you accelerate and makes the 2nd lane on the highway a place to sprint or cruise! Not to be to direct but the German's know how to engineer and build a fine tuned car! Everything is designed for performance and functionality with subtle eye pleasing lines and surprises! Think we have become BMW owners for life!

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