BMW X1 FAQs

• Is the BMW X1 a good car?

  As an entry-point into the BMW SUV line-up, the X1 is a dynamic and punchy option that will spark life into your day-to-day commuting routine. Packing all sorts of equipment and sophisticated safety aids, the amenities and accomplishment of the engine are as good as the high-quality and luxurious confines of the cabin, not to mention the sweeping curves of the X1's exterior. A premium car from a premium brand, the BMW X1 is a welcome inclusion in a heated segment of the market, and a worthy contender to find itself right at home in your garage.

• Is the BMW X1 worth the price?

  The BMW X1 makes luxury an obtainable reality at a starting point below $50,000. This is a great price-point if you're looking for something with all the quality and finesse of a premium German brand, but you'll also draw more bang for your buck as you work your way higher up the X1 range into the top-tier variants. Nonetheless, there is an opulent feel to the BMW X1 that you don't find in many other brands that compete against it, and there is also a little more grunt and vigour embedded in the genes here to really make you proud to own the X1. For some, you can't put a price on that at all.

• Is the BMW X1 a 4x4?

  While new car buyers can choose from a wide selection of BMW X1 variants, the majority of options in the line-up are fitted with front-wheel drive operation. In contrast, the range-topping BMW xDRIVE 25i models come with all-wheel drive functionality, providing them with a little more grip and traction, particularly once you venture off bitumen. It is worth noting, however, if you're looking for a 'true' 4x4 workhorse to tackle extreme environments, you might wish to look at a Toyota LandCruiser, Jeep Wrangler, or for that premium touch, either the Land Rover Discovery or something from the Mercedes-Benz G-Class series.