Overview & Reviews

The 2014 BMW X1 receives minor updates to trim and equipment levels.

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

• Automatic stop-start system is intrusive.
• Less rear-seat room than other small luxury crossovers
• Small cargo capacity

User Reviews:

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  Just got one. - 2014 BMW X1
  By arrowspace90 - November 2 - 8:30 am

  I cant say much about it, I got it for wife who said she wanted a hatchback with pep. These criteria took me to the VW GTI, a very highly rated and affordable car. We test drove one of those, and wife found it too low, and plain looking. She somehow decided it was a "kid car". I was frustrated and so surfed to the X1. Wife loved its classy look (the BMW emblem on it didnt hurt anything), its higher stance, and was very happy driving it. Its amazingly affordable. Hers has the moonroof and the nice rain-sensing wipers. Most other features are standard. We picked out one of 3 white ones on the lot, I would have liked the premium audio and upgraded rearview with compass

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  EDP X1 - 2014 BMW X1
  By bmwcca325xi - October 15 - 12:10 am

  Ordered car and picked up in Munich as an EDP car in June. Major options: M Package, Winter Package. Nice firm ride and soaks up bumps well. Drove car 2,850 miles in Germany, Austria, and France. Top speed driven was 125 mph on the Autobahn -- car was feeling floaty so did not go faster although the engine could handle it. No issues in Europe over 2,850 miles. Averaged 25 to 28 mpg. Back in Calif., I have driven 2,200 miles and averaged from 25 to 27 mpg since being back. I attribute the same MPG while driving much slower to the lower fuel quality (ethanol)

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  Great handling vehicle with in need of improvement - 2014 BMW X1
  By Roy - May 11 - 7:38 pm

  Purchased 2014 X1 fully loaded with M-Sport package. Great handling car with aggressive sporty ride, coming from a V6 engine it was hard to believe this car was only equipped with turbo 4. Comes with just enough tech to be comfortable (I never cared for Lane Departure Assistance, Front Collision Warning, and other new safety features). It however came with the crappiest quality materials I have seen in German cars, and it because the hard plastics were constantly expanding and rubbing, rattles/creaks were always present. The run flats combined with M suspension did not help either. Oh, and I purchased this vehicle at 45k and 2 years later the value was at 14k so its two year depreciation was @ 68% which is a little steep even for a BMW.

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  owner for two years . a great grocery getter - 2014 BMW X1
  By robert d - January 8 - 12:15 am

  35 mpg on a 3000 mile trip 24+intown in winter dont like run flat tires curbed one cost to replace 400.00 besides being noisy. fun to drive easy to park we are empty nesters so the size works for us .Good dealer service too

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  30days and 3000 miles - 2014 BMW X1
  By Gone247 - September 20 - 9:22 pm

  This is a great lil X1 and at a great price point for a 2014 used BMW. I downsized from my 2005 X5 which I loved and miss very much (had 160k miles and never a major repair or problem). Ive always been happy with BMWs. Ive owned 7, 5, 3 and X series throughout the last 20 or so years. The reason I down sized is because Im a commuter and was looking for something that can give me 30mpg on the hwy. It was the BMW or Subaru. Ive also enjoyed Subarus and nowadays these are my only two choices of go to vehicles for cars as a daily driver. Im a car enthusiast and have owned Ferrari, Mercedes, Lexus and plenty other luxury and sports cars. Im not posting to brag Im posting so the reader knows I have choices and know about many cars from first hand driving experience. This X1 is great in handling around town. I got this due to its looks, compact size for ease of downtown parking, cargo area for placing travel bags, groceries and 60/40 split that I can slide in my surfboard. The only reason I didnt choose the Subaru is I really dont visit the snow that much. But if you get the X1 in the xDrive itll be a very close match. I got the sDrive because it feels more like driving a sports car with that real wheel power and cutting in tight corners when I punch it around the twisties and I like that feeling. Go for the Ultimate Package as itll include many features like Navigation, Rear Camera and Parking Distance Control. What I miss is having that extra space or elbow room when I have passengers and sitting much higher up (comparing with my old X5). What I love better is the newer electronics and fuel efficiency and having the Ultimate Package amenities. If youre looking into a used X1 then go with 2014 or 2015 model years. 2013 was the first year this model hit the US and the 2016 has been completely redesigned in and out. The deals are on the 2014 for all the lease returns that hit and chances are youll still get the 4 year/50k miles free maintenance plan thats remaining and Certified Pre-Owned near bumper to bumper warranty if you buy it from a BMW dealer. All the BMW dealerships I checked out actually had better deals compared to other car lots.