BMW X1 Crossover xDrive 20d SE 5dr

For This X1 has a flexible engine, the reassurance of four-wheel drive and isn’t prohibitively expensive.

Against There are a lot more practical cars for the money and opting for the xDrive model hikes up running costs.

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

This mid-range version is likely to be one of the most popular X1s but, unless you really need four-wheel drive, the sDrive version is probably a better bet.

Key facts

0–60mph: 8.4 secs
Top speed: 127 mph
Average mpg: 48.7
Tank range: 653 miles

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Features

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Cheaper

Crossover sDrive 18d SE 5dr
£24,420
Crossover xDrive 18d SE 5dr
£25,770
Crossover sDrive 20d SE 5dr
£25,830
Crossover sDrive 18d M Sport 5dr
£26,770
Crossover xDrive 20d SE 5dr
£27,215
Crossover xDrive 18d M Sport 5dr
£27,865
Crossover sDrive 20d M Sport 5dr
£28,180
Crossover xDrive 20d M Sport 5dr
£29,310
Crossover xDrive 23d SE 5dr
£29,430
Crossover xDrive 23d M Sport 5dr
£31,425

More expensive

Crossover sDrive 18d SE 5dr
£24,420
Crossover xDrive 18d SE 5dr
£25,770
Crossover sDrive 20d SE 5dr
£25,830
Crossover sDrive 18d M Sport 5dr
£26,770
Crossover xDrive 20d SE 5dr
£27,215
Crossover xDrive 18d M Sport 5dr
£27,865
Crossover sDrive 20d M Sport 5dr
£28,180
Crossover xDrive 20d M Sport 5dr
£29,310
Crossover xDrive 23d SE 5dr
£29,430
Crossover xDrive 23d M Sport 5dr
£31,425

The BMW X1 Crossover full review Read in full

Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Diesel engines of varying strength
Ride & Handling
4 out of 5 stars
Tenacious grip, sharp handling, firm ride
Refinement
4 out of 5 stars
Engines let the side down
Buying & Owning
4 out of 5 stars
Pricey but low running costs
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Solid, but not as plush as some BMWs
Safety & Security
5 out of 5 stars
A solid showing
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Spoilt by a couple of niggles
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Tight in both the cabin and the boot
Equipment
3 out of 5 stars
Comprehensive level of kit

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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 three engines, the mid-range 20d 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, but this is the kind of car where buyers are likely to be drawn towards glitzy options such as a reversing camera, adaptive headlights and a panoramic glass sunroof. Beyond that, BMW offers a range of servicing packages that are well worth a look.