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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  Great compact SUV (hatchback) - 2014 BMW X1
  By Amanda - October 27 - 8:15 pm

  I purchased a new Acura RDX and traded it after 6 months for an X1. I missed the BMW driving dynamics and this car delivers! The steering is meant to be heavy and an engaging drive. Those who want softer should look to Acura or Lexus. The X1 is not as luxurious as the 3 or 5 series but the price tag makes up for it. I have the Premium and Tech packages, it has everything I wanted in features. Love the handling and hatchback style. So happy to be back in a BMW!

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  Great little SUV - 2014 BMW X1
  By Rlg - July 22 - 4:44 pm

  I have a 328i convertble as well as the X1. The X1 handles as good as my 328i. Fun to drive, easy entry front and back seats, and quick when needed. Great car.

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  Continually Amazed by BMW - 2014 BMW X1
  By drevil3 - December 22 - 2:26 pm

  I have owned/driven the whole range of BMW - 3 series, 5, X6, 650, M3, etc. This car has the same DNA. I wanted something small and simple for work, baseball coaching, skiing, winter/summer. I looked at Subaru Outback. The outback was $13K less based on MSRP but the X1 leased for $150 less per ($330 per month with nothing down but an old Escape with 130K miles). The little engine is just amazing even comparing to all the big BMW V8s. I dont need more than 240 hp. When BMW beats subaru on price+features, Id call that value!

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  A BMW from the good old days of BMW design - 2014 BMW X1
  By abmwfan - June 21 - 11:02 am

  I bought this X1 because its a dying breed of BMW from times before BMW went soft, heavy, and lost their steering mojo. It has the chassis and handling dynamics from the previous generation E90/E91 platform thats one of the best handling 3 series. It has hydraulic steering instead of BMWs new vague, imprecise electric steering. Those are combined with the most recent, excellent drive train. Add the comparatively low price and this BMW is unique. It will be replaced in the 2016 model year by a front-wheel drive platform shared with the Mini Cooper. Yuck.

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  from 325i to X1 - 2014 BMW X1
  By myushko - March 27 - 11:17 pm

  I traded in my old (and long out of warranty 2005 325i) for new X1 with premium package. Note: I got it cheaper than edmunds suggested price, so use it as trading starting point So far I have 400 miles only and will try to update it later. But for now I am very biased and I like this car. I like driving and this one just pure joy. However my old 325i could turn sharper (X1 center of gravity is higher). Also turbo does not respond as fast as my previous cars 6cil from dead stop. There is a short delay and then turbo delivers massive torque and then traction control has to work hard ) On the hiway its pure joy, power is always there when you need it. At 400 mi I got 26+ mpg, no eco-pro

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  Not For Everyone, But Great Car For Me - 2014 BMW X1
  By steve_in_tx - March 12 - 3:25 pm

  Drives like a sports sedan but relatively roomy in terms of headroom and (to a lesser degree) elbow room. Im a bigger guy (61" and about 240), and I bought this as a compromise between the 3 series, which I felt was a little more low-slung than I like, and the X3, which felt relatively boat-like. Bonus: not only do I prefer the X1 to those two vehicles, but it is about $10K cheaper when similarly equipped.

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  Much Better than Expected - 2014 BMW X1
  By ponch - February 5 - 2:15 pm

  I was a bit concerned about the 4 cylinder engine but boy does it still provide a lot of pep. Lots of grip. Feels like I am driving an expensive sports sedan. Has the same confident, lane-holding feel when you are zipping down the far left lane on the highway like you feel in an X5. Lots of room in the front, though not much for storage. There are only 2 safety belts in the rear though there is room for a 3rd person in the middle. Because of the 40/20/40 split, there is a lot of storage flexibility. The fuel economy is nice too. I bought mine as a service loaner w 4K miles and WHAT A VALUE at around $31K. I am as satisfied with this vehicle as with any vehicle previously owned.

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  A BMW 3 Series as a small SUV - 2014 BMW X1
  By S Flicker - April 20 - 5:59 pm

  The great handling and braking of a 3 series with the added visibilty and cargo space of an SUV.

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  perfect crossover - 2014 BMW X1
  By Albert Wimmer - April 7 - 2:00 am

  Drives very nimbly. Steering is easy on arthritic hands; in fact, that was one of the reasons we replaced a perfect 330xi. The only complaint I have is that the trunk release is near the hood release and not easily reachable. Still love the car.

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  A (very) entry BMW.... - 2014 BMW X1
  By Albert - September 23 - 6:18 pm

  Base model X1, 2.8xDrive (very basic interior) + sporty feel and drive + great handling and feel on windy roads and highway - tight feel up front for 6ft male -very tight leg room for adult, tight leg room for 10 y/o male behind 6ft driver - Unless low price is most important or harsh, but sporty drive is wanted, strongly consider 2016 model. Traded in for base model Acura RDX 2016, and after 6 months, very happy with the Acura. Albert [HTML removed]