The engine will carry forward with the same 2.0L inline-4 and a Twin Power Turbo setup. Mated to an efficient 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission., making 228 hp and more than adequate 258 lb-ft of torque. Thanks to turbocharging and a relatively light vehicle, fuel economy is respectable for the segment, with an EPA estimate of 26 combined mpg in the front-wheel drive sDrive28i. Should buyers want all-wheel drive, that is available as well in the xDrive28i at a $2,000 premium.
The BMW X1 is offered in a well-equipped base version. Though there are still plenty of options and packages available to further enhance the vehicle. Highlights on the standard equipment list include power front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise control functions, a 7-speaker stereo, electronically adjustable heated exterior mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlights, dynamic cruise control, 18-inch wheels and tires, an 8.8-inch monitor, fog lamps, an automatic tailgate, Bluetooth, and an alarm.
Options on the BMW X1 xDrive28i are plentiful. The navigation system has a heads-up display function, allowing it to project data directly onto the windshield. A 12-speaker Harman/Kardon sound system iDrive infotainment complete an already jam packed full of options into this X1 all-wheel drive model upgrade.
Overall this car is equipped with the best-in-class active and passive safety tech to keep you safe at all times. Some of the key features include: standard forward-collision warning, standard lane-departure warning, standard automatic high-beam headlamps, tire pressure monitor, traction control, stability control, rear parking aid, and Pedestrian detection.
Lots Of Interior Room
Efficient, Powerful Engine
BMW Cachet
Low Base Price
The new 2021 BMW X1 has arrived majorly as a carryover model without retiring from its base model 2020.For the 2021 model year, the front grille is all-new and is now even bigger to no one's surprise. The refreshed bumper design makes the SUV look even sportier and aggressive than before. Just two trim levels for 2021 BMW X1 are offered, the four-wheel front-drive X1 sDrive28i, and all-wheel-drive X1 xDrive28i.
The BMW X1 is the least expensive vehicle in BMW's X lineup. It aims to bring buyers the utility and practicality of a small SUV with small-car dynamics and easy urban driving. the BMW X1 isn't as inexpensive as many of its direct competitors, but as is befitting a premium brand, standard equipment levels are high, and the X1 offers a driving experience that can't really be matched by anything in its class. The X1 offers a great combination of driving fun, interior room and smartly executed ideas--all wrapped up in a small SUV package that faces off against the likes of the Audi Q3, the Cadillac XT4, and the Lexus NX 300.