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  My wife is now officially a "car girl" - 2016 BMW X1
  By Steve - September 11 - 2:08 am

  Ive always been a fan of BMWs, but this is the first one Ive actually owned. My wife and I test drove this and the X3 and quickly realized the fresh look of the new X1 and increased sized put in on par with the X3 from a space perspective. Im 64" 235lbs and can fit comfortably in any of the seats even with the front seat in the rearmost position. Its been comfortable on several interstate trips and we love the zippy handling and performance around town. We have also been impressed with the fuel mileage considering the sportiness this car offers. Before we bought the BMW, I was the "car guy" in the family and my wife didnt really get too excited talking about cars. Now that shes has her BMW she says shes never buying anything else and is very particular about keeping it clean inside and out while making sure she can find that perfect parking spot. Shes officially a "car girl" now! :-)

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  Xceptional! - 2016 BMW X1
  By M. McReynolds - December 9 - 12:43 pm

  3500 miles in and 5 stars in all aspects. Based on my experience, it lives up to BMWs billing...best in class performance, fuel economy and cargo. I evaluated other comparable models (Lexus NX, Acura RDX, Mercedes GLA, and Audi Q3) and chose the BMW X1. Car and Driver rating 4.5 out of 5. Its roomier on the inside than it appears from the outside. For both rows of seats, it actually has more head and leg room than the current BMW X3. I highly recommend the optional sliding 2nd row seat to gain flexibility for passengers versus cargo. Well-engineered and easy to use information technology (iDrive, bluetooth, Navigation, etc.). I didnt spec the safety technologies, so I cant comment on them. Give it a try - you wont be disappointed!

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  Great 2016 BMW X1 - 2016 BMW X1
  By w62vette - February 23 - 6:24 pm

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  Zippy new BMW X1 - 2016 BMW X1
  By Michele Mcdonough - November 9 - 2:06 pm

  Sporty, fun to drive X1. Roomy "trunk" area.

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  My first BMW - wont be my last!! - 2016 BMW X1
  By Pat P. - July 28 - 9:20 pm

  I have owned or leased MANY cars in my life..This is my first BMW and I just love it...What a great little SAV....

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  Love the x1 - 2016 BMW X1
  By Juju - March 2 - 4:49 pm

  Great visibility , handling , breaking , comfort , small and easy to drive ! Difficult criteria to find all in one vehicle , I found it in the X1

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  Great mult-purpose vehicle - 2016 BMW X1
  By JimH - May 17 - 4:26 am

  I looked at the Mercedes GLA, Audi Q3, and BMW X1. The 2016 BMX X1 was by far the best. A very practical vehicle, with excellent cargo and passenger room for a compact SUV. Excellent performance and gas mileage from the 4 cyl turbo engine. BMW handling and overall driving experience is an added bonus. I have owned two BMW 3 series sedans. The handling is not as good a these, but the handling is better than any other compact SUV I have driven. The most value for the money compared to other luxury compact SUVs.

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  Exactly what I was looking for - 2016 BMW X1
  By kayos - October 16 - 7:18 am

  My commute used to be 4 miles, so I bought a cute little Mercedes coupe. Then my commute changed and was taking 2 busy highways for 45 minutes. I felt very insecure in my little car. I really like driving a car, so although I wanted a higher vehicle, I didnt look forward to the parking issues of having a bigger vehicle. Then I came across the X1. It is actually 6" shorter than my coupe was and not much wider. However, it has the height I wanted, and great interior and cargo space! Just blown away! When I test drove it, I immediately felt comfortable with the location of all the controls. I am only 54" and everything is easily reached. Ive always really liked the controls to be in the gear shift area and using a dial. Someone commented it isnt safe to look down. You arent supposed to look at it at all. That is the point of it being down there, so you can adjust things by touch instead of by sight. You just need to learn where the buttons are and how to use the dial effectively. The visibility is great and since I dont have any depth perception, I LOVE the parking help. Now I can go around tight spaces without worrying about hitting something. There are 2 negatives only, the rear window is small and blocked by the rear center head rest. Ill just fold down the center to improve viewing. Also, the seat is very firm. Ill have to bring a seat pad for long trips. For a daily driver with lots of stop and go traffic, I am ecstatic. It is great looking and fun to drive. ***update after driving for a month. The seat has softened from use, so now it is quite comfortable.

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  Best small SUV currently available - 2016 BMW X1
  By Bret Jensen - May 16 - 12:52 am

  Every car is a series of compromises. In the areas that are priorities to me - safety, quality, performance - the X1 scores well. Its chief limitations are modest cargo capacity and a somewhat cramped (for adults at least) rear seat. However, given that the X1 has a footprint barely bigger than a Prius, it is roomy by the standards of small vehicles. If you need substantial cargo capacity you should look at the X3 or X5. If you need to seat adults in the rear seats on a regular basis look at the X3 or ensure that you get an X1 with the sliding/reclining rear seat option. But for my family only small children sit in the back, and the standard X1 is just about ideal. We have a second car which is a good deal larger than the X1. Parking tends to be difficult where we live, and it is significantly easier to find a parking place for the X1 than it is to find a parking place for the larger vehicle. Fuel economy is noteworthy, I did not believe the stated 32mpg on the highway was really achievable, but we took a road trip with the X1 and I can report that figure is absolutely attainable. Overall great small SUV.

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  WOW!! What a car!! - 2016 BMW X1
  By doublej1013@gmail.com - April 20 - 7:10 am

  I am a TDI victim and found this gem at the local dealer. Its the greatest car Ive ever owned. Its the perfect size, not to big, but big enough. The creature comforts are unbelievable. The handling, acceleration and seats are all fantastic. The other car companies must pay people to write bad reviews. Please at least go and test drive one and you will be amazed. The lighting at night is really neat. Also, BMW rebuilds their cars on the inside, not some new plastic molding like other car companies. Get it! Enjoy it! I just wanted to let people know. Ive never written a review before... yeah I like it that much.