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

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
Calculate equipment options
Comfort
Electric steering adjust Not Available
Electric Sunroof Not Available
Manual sunroof Not Available
Air conditioning Not Available
Cruise control £235
Electric mirrors Standard
Heated mirrors Standard
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Standard
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control Standard
Power Steering Standard
Steering adjustment reach Standard
Steering adjustment rake Standard
Power Seats £875
Heated Seats £265
Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof £945
Power Folding Mirror £335
Engine & Transmission
Auto £1,430
CVT Not Available
Tiptronic Not Available
Particulate filter Standard
Entertainment
Radio/Cassette Not Available
RDS Radio/Cassette Not Available
CD Standard
Multi CD £300
MP3/iPod Connection Standard
DVD Player Not Available
MP3 CD Player Standard
RDS CD Standard
Hard Drive Not Available
Exterior
Metallic paint £465
Alloy wheels Standard
Front Foglights Standard
Powered sliding doors Not Available
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit £435
Satellite navigation £1,460
Leather Seats £1,115
Split/fold seats Standard
Bluetooth £205
7 seat pack Not Available
Safety
Passenger airbag Standard
Side airbags Standard
ABS Standard
3 Point centre belt Standard
Driver's airbag Standard
Belt pretensioners Standard
Isofix Standard
Side Impact Bars Standard
Traction control Standard
Curtain Airbag Standard
Rear Parking Sensor Standard
Electronic stability programme Standard
On/Off Passenger Airbag Standard
Driver's knee airbag Not Available
Reversing Camera £310
Rain Sensing Wipers £90
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Lane Departure Warning Not Available
Front Parking Sensor £215
Passenger Knee Airbag Not Available
Security
Alarm Standard
Immobiliser Standard
Deadlocks Standard
Central locking Standard
Remote locking Standard
Unique fit stereo Standard
Marked Parts Standard
Etched Windows Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts Standard
Visible VIN Standard
Secure spare wheel Not Available
Satellite tracking £219
Laminated Glass Not Available
Options calculator Price
Cruise control £235
Power Seats £875
Heated Seats £265
Electric Panoramic Sunroof £945
Power Folding Mirror £335
Auto £1,430
Multi CD £300
Metallic paint £465
Hands Free Phone Kit £435
Satellite navigation £1,460
Leather Seats £1,115
Bluetooth £205
Reversing Camera £310
Rain Sensing Wipers £90
Front Parking Sensor £215
Satellite tracking £219
Total Price: £26,210
Running costs
Town mpg 44.1
Out of town mpg 60.1
Average mpg 53.3
Tank capacity (litres) 61
CO2 Rating (g/km) 139
Carbon offset cost £20
Green rating E
Insurance group 24
Typical insurance £685.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 39%
Typical contract hire £374.00
Pence per mile 53
Servicing costs - 3 years £888.00
Service intervals Variable
Warranty period 3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Three-year cost£21,704
Company car tax
Percentage charge 21
Benefit in kind £5,467.00
Tax payable 20% £1,093.00
Tax payable 40% £2,187.00

Performance and measurements

Body type 4X4
Number of doors 5
Number of seats 5
Engine (cc/type) 1995/4
Number of Valves 16
Fuel type Diesel
Max power (bhp/rpm) 174/4000
Pulling power (lb/ft) 258
Engine position F
Driven wheels Rear
Length (mm) 4454
Width (mm) 1798
Height (mm) 1545
Boot space (min ltr) 420
Boot space (max ltr) 1350
Turning circle (m) 11.8
Towing weight (kg) 2000
Kerb weight (kg) 1650
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs)
Max speed (mph)
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection Unavailable
Child protection Unavailable
Pedestrian protection Unavailable

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