Overview & Reviews

The 2015 BMW X1 carries over unchanged.

• Good fuel economy.
• Quick acceleration
• Strong engines
• Sport sedan-like handling

• Cramped backseat
• Automatic stop-start system is intrusive.
• Small cargo capacity

User Reviews:

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  Sport Hatchback that BMW doent technically make - 2015 BMW X1
  By Craig - August 18 - 5:08 pm

  I know that everyone is jumping in the small crossover SUV pool but the X-1 (in my opinion) doesnt really strike me as an SUV. What it strikes me as is a 3 Series of 2 generations ago, re-imagined as a sport hatchback. Ive had mine for a couple months and I really couldnt be happier with my decision. Mine is loaded: Ultimate package, X-Line package, Adaptive Xenon Lighting package, Cold-weather package, etc. but I bought it as a dealer demo with 6,800 miles on it so it was about $8,000 or so below sticker. We are empty-nesters and my wife has a Ford Explorer so I really could have gotten by with a smaller sport sedan or even a coupe (I test drove both). However, I am a cyclist and backpacker so having a bit more utility in the vehicle I drive every day kind of put the X-1 over the top for me. Plus the price was lower than a 3 series or a 228i AND I really dont feel like I gave up much in the way of driving dynamics. With 240hp and 260 lb/ft of torque, there is simply gobs of power on tap in this 3,500 lb car. I got the rwd version (we dont get much snow if any) so it handles like a true German sports sedan. Its shorter (nose-to-tail), narrower and lighter than the 3 Series wagon and its like 9 inches shorter (in height) than the X3 so it really is more of a hatchback than a wagon or SUV. I also like that it has 7" of ground clearance: not enough to introduce too much lean in the corners, but enough to not have to worry about hitting curbs and parking barriers in parking lots. Its a very nice touring car on your favorite 2 lane hwy (or even the interstate) and it scoots around town or back roads as zippy as you want to. It has plenty of headroom in front and back. Negatives? Leg room in the back is a bit tight for adults, only 2 will comfortably ride in the back (due to the transmission tunnel), and theres a bit too much wind and road noise on the interstate for a BMW (in my opinion--having owned BMWs before). All of that I can live with because the virtues of this car far outweigh the negatives.

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  Goldilocks Size, Gold Bullion Price - 2015 BMW X1
  By theomdude - April 14 - 1:13 am

  A base model is, affordable by BMW standards, but to get the rear-view camera, you have to buy the costly nav and "driver assist" packages. The best interior (IMO) is the extra cost Terra/Petrol leather (Milk chocolate with white/blue piping) which only comes with the extra cost XLine Package that includes 18 inch lower profile (harsher riding and more expensive to replace) tires. Not really for a large family of large people, but for our purposes, occasionally carrying four normal size adults, its perfect. All that said, we stretched our budget for a well optioned car with a sticker of $43,245 and we love it.

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  Satisfied not amazed - 2015 BMW X1
  By ozarksf6 - March 14 - 11:01 pm

  After 2000 miles in good and bad weather, I would say Im satisfied but not amazed with the X1. This SAV is responsive and handles well. I was impressed with the stability in snow and ice. My disappointment is mostly with the base bluetooth interface. Old technology and not what should be standard on a premium vehicle. Like the transmission, hate the shifter. Is it a great value? Is it the best vehicle of its type? Perhaps not. It is my 5th BMW and 2nd currently owned. (Z4) something keeps bringing me back. If not the ultimate driving machine, its a drivers vehicle and you dont get that from a subaru. Enough said.

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  fun exciting peppy little cuv - very pleased. - 2015 BMW X1
  By raj1 - February 14 - 1:49 pm

  Very cool good looking high build quality vehicle with peppy engine and precise steering with good road feel but still highly comfortable and luxurious. If you are not looking for a big vehicle, then this is definitely the one to get since it is more practical than a sedan like 3-series, but with all its fun. It is not cheap as some people suggest - if you add up all the options that are standard on 3-series, it gets more expensive than a 3-series. So in that sense it is better since the options are just that - optional.

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  quick and nimble with no cost maintenance. sign me up. - 2015 BMW X1
  By jjedmunds - September 29 - 1:31 am

  i have now 13k miles on my X1. i got the 4 cylinder but it is very quick with 250lb torque. steering is precise and after 13k miles there is no problem and tires and brakes are fine. person wrote brakes gave out after 1,000 miles? he must be a cadillac dealer. there is no way they give out and if they did BMW replaces them. the start stop feature saves gas but its optional to use. i turn it off mostly so i can have more fun but it is optional, so its not an issue. the back seat is small. the cargo is small. it is not an SUV. its a cross over.