For This is appreciably quicker than the 18d, but barely any less economical. Its engine is flexible, too, and being only two-wheel drive means it costs less to run than the four-wheel-drive model.

Against The ride will be a shade too firm for some and the interior plastics leave a lot to be desired. It's not the most practical of Crossovers, either.

BMW X1 Crossover

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

One of the best X1 we've driven to date, and it’s cheap to run, too. Like all X1s, though, it’s disappointing in a few areas.

What Car? readers say

3.8


Key facts

0–60mph
secs
Top speed
mph
Average mpg
53.3
Tank range
714 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

Whether you consider the BMW X1 good value depends on how you look at it. Plenty of hatchbacks provide more space and similar performance for a lot less money, but if you judge it as an affordable pseudo-4x4, the X1 looks reasonably priced.

Rear-wheel-drive (sDrive) and four-wheel-drive (xDrive) models are available, and BMW reckons at least half of buyers will go for the lower running costs of the sDrive models.

Of the four engines, the 20d EfficientDynamics is the most economical, while losing little in performance to the regular 20d SE. It looks to provide the best compromise between power and running costs. The 18d is maybe a touch meagre for this sort of car, while the 23d’s performance needs to be weighed against much higher emissions and fuel consumption.

You get lots of equipment as standard, and BMW offers a range of servicing packages that are well worth a look.

Reader test team says:

BMW X1 Crossover sDrive 20d SE 5dr

I have owned this car since march and find it comfortable and economical. The 2.0 engine has enogh poke to get me out of any trouble and there is…

David O'Brian

4 out of 5 stars

BMW X1 Crossover sDrive 20d SE 5dr

Great car! We've owned this now for 3 months and the costs of keeping it going just keep putting smiles on my wife and I's faces. We downsized from a…

Kenneth Dickie

4 out of 5 stars

BMW X1 Crossover sDrive 18d SE 5dr

What a disappointment. It seems that BMW rushed the development of this car to cash in on the SUV/crossover market. It is solid and well screwed…

Geoff Robins

1 out of 5 stars

BMW X1 Crossover xDrive 18d SE 5dr

Having owned BMW's for my last four cars I have to say i may be a little biased. I feel design and drive wise they just can't be beaten, especially…

Huw Thomas

5 out of 5 stars
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