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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  Great AWD wagon - 2015 BMW X1
  By JD - December 23 - 3:07 am

  I love my 2015 X1, and more so after driving a 2016. The 2015 X1 has a unique style and look that maintained classic BMW driver focused interior and handling. The Valencia orange makes the curves on the exterior pop. She handles beautifully and has been very dependable. The new X1 interior drives me nuts! Its cheesy! The 2015 is sleek and serious compared to the weird seat and dash configuration in the newer models. The 2015 knows what its about and the 2016 is confused by trying to satisfy all the criticisms of the ignorant American car critics!

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  Awesome Ride - 2015 BMW X1
  By JC - August 23 - 3:45 pm

  I got this car trading in a 2013 Jetta Sportwagen TDI polluter and could not be happier, even though I took a beating on the trade in value, thanks to VWs fraudulent practices. Well see if they ever make it right, but, Im over it. This BMW is an incredible machine. It feels solid, looks fantastic outside, clean and elegant inside with wood trim and, most important, it is really, really fun to drive -- super responsive with a kick that will throw your head back in fourth gear, great acceleration from a dead stop, awesome handling, sweet engine sounds, just a beautiful little beast. Ive got a C7 Corvette, manual with sports package and this thing compares favorably in terms of driving dynamics. I mean, driving to work every morning is a treat, not a chore. My particular x1 is a loaded M Sport 35i -- dont think theres anything it hasnt got. Its real comfortable inside -- Im 61" and find the front seat roomy. The controls are easy to use and the infotainment system I like much better than the one on the Corvette -- shorter learning curve, more intuitive. I have no idea what the mileage is and dont care, really. Whatever they say it is, Im sure mine is much less because of the way I drive. I did try the eco-boost thing and it does improve mileage -- theres a little readout that tell you how much, but, when its on, the car doesnt drive like a BMW. I think its good for long highway trips when youre just going along at the speed limit for hours, but when youre actually driving the car, forget it. You dont buy a car like this to save on gas. For that, get a Prius. So, bottom line, I am totally sold on this car. I hate the fact that, for 2016, BMW ruined it, making it front wheel drive and sticking you with the smaller engine and the eight speed transmission, but, hey, I got the sweet spot, seems like and I will keep this car for a very long time. Update 8/3/17 Everything above is still true. Im always thinking about cars, but there is just no way I could sell this BMW. I took it for a road trip earlier this year and it was great on a long drive, comfortable and, for me, the absolutely perfect size. Looks like Im stuck with it. By the way, these cars are very hard to find. I friend of mine wants one just like it and we looked regionally and, tricked out like mine, didnt find one. Update 2/3/18 Same old story. Im buying an extended warranty to 100K on this baby. I keep looking at stuff and dont see anything that matches it, so, since Ive only got a two car garage, when I get to the place where I just cant resist the new car itch any longer, the C7 will have to go. I love it, but I love this BMR more. On the VW, I did finally get a few K from them. I still took a loss and will never even look at a VW again, but something is better than nothing, as the say.

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  X1 a poor mans Macan S - 2015 BMW X1
  By Terry Johnson - January 5 - 5:46 pm

  We needed to replace our car in the mountains for our vacation home and decided on the BMW X1 SAV. This is our 1st BMW (currently I drive a Porsche 997 C2 Cab and my wife drives a Porsche Cayenne S at our main home) and initially after test driving liked it (but I was leaning toward a Volvo V60 Cross Country...but was unable to work out the deal that I wanted) but after driving it for 2 weeks I more than like it! Amazing performance (for a turbo 4) and great gas mileage. Handling is superb....not my 911 type of handling...as it is not a sports car, but for what it is and for its price tag superb. The best I have driven up to the Macan (which is in a totally different category all together!). There are a few downsides which are lack of storage inside the vehicle (ours is a 2015 and I have been told that it has been somewhat rectified with the 2016 year model) and...maybe just 1 downside then! Very happy so far.