2016 BMW X1 (Page 2)
#31
= kind of looks like 2 series SUV inside
- interior plastics and leather look not luxury
- FWD BMW with 3cly diesels...heh.
- base car might have 6.5" (with nav) or worse possibly without nav... 8.8" is "premium nav" only. Half priced vehicles in Europe these days have 7" screens base.
- auto-brake systems seem gimped with various limitations and probably crazy high price.
+++++++ much, much, much better looking inside and outside than before
+++++++++++ looks like bmw finally.
+ more space inside makes it reasonable choice for family vehicle in Europe.
+ it will likely sell like crazy in Europe.
I could even see myself getting this with some mid-spec equipment package, s18d with 150hp and FWD.
- interior plastics and leather look not luxury
- FWD BMW with 3cly diesels...heh.
- base car might have 6.5" (with nav) or worse possibly without nav... 8.8" is "premium nav" only. Half priced vehicles in Europe these days have 7" screens base.
- auto-brake systems seem gimped with various limitations and probably crazy high price.
+++++++ much, much, much better looking inside and outside than before
+++++++++++ looks like bmw finally.
+ more space inside makes it reasonable choice for family vehicle in Europe.
+ it will likely sell like crazy in Europe.
I could even see myself getting this with some mid-spec equipment package, s18d with 150hp and FWD.
#34
I think the interior looks fine for the segment and looks like some nice stitched/soft materials on the center console down to the iDrive controller. Nice open pore type wood trim as well.
#35
wow. this thing looks exactly like the previous generation, but turned it into a fwd car. i actually thought the previous X1 was a sharp looking car and the closest thing you could get to a bmw wagon if you wanted the n55 engine and decent performance.
majority of buyers of this car won't care and it will sell like hot cakes though
majority of buyers of this car won't care and it will sell like hot cakes though
#36
The Lexus NX has a 7" screen for Navigation, where yes even a Kia Soul can get an 8" screen
I think the interior looks fine for the segment and looks like some nice stitched/soft materials on the center console down to the iDrive controller. Nice open pore type wood trim as well.
I think the interior looks fine for the segment and looks like some nice stitched/soft materials on the center console down to the iDrive controller. Nice open pore type wood trim as well.
It is not a big deal for most people but this is car basically being released in 2016. Way, way, way better than what we got with first X1 though.
#37
Lexus Champion
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The current X1 is a great car. I'm leasing X1 ultimate for my daughter, and she couldn't be happier. It is loaded up to the gills and still very inexpensive to lease. It is based on last gen 3 series, and the interior is pretty much identical to last gen 3 series in quality and design. The nav screen is kind of small, but with excellent i-drive it is very comprehensive. I would much rather take a smaller screen with i-drive over a large screen with some clusterpluck controller.
The new X1 looks great, but a wrong wheel drive BMW is just that - wrong.
The new X1 looks great, but a wrong wheel drive BMW is just that - wrong.
#38
We take an exclusive look at the new BMW X1 SUV - the German brand's smallest model. It's set to debut at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show with more style, space and rugged looks.
Last edited by Motor; 06-07-15 at 09:41 PM.
#39
The current X1 is a great car. I'm leasing X1 ultimate for my daughter, and she couldn't be happier. It is loaded up to the gills and still very inexpensive to lease. It is based on last gen 3 series, and the interior is pretty much identical to last gen 3 series in quality and design. The nav screen is kind of small, but with excellent i-drive it is very comprehensive. I would much rather take a smaller screen with i-drive over a large screen with some clusterpluck controller.
The new X1 looks great, but a wrong wheel drive BMW is just that - wrong.
The new X1 looks great, but a wrong wheel drive BMW is just that - wrong.
New might be FWD, but everything else is much, much better. I dont know who buys suv for RWD anyway, certainly not for wife/daughter.
Anyway, here is Autobild:
http://www.autobild.de/artikel/bmw-x...e-5786601.html
The plastic cockpit, the Rock-hard suspension tuning and the rumbling diesel stood in stark contrast to the good image of BMW and the high level of prices from 28,000 euros.
The first X1 was a success - but not a real BMW. Here the Bavarians have now refilled and made a convincing compact SUV on the wheels. Fans of the brand, however, will have to get used to front-wheel drive and three-cylinder.
#41
Lexus Champion
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Well, i will have to disagree.. old X1 is poor excuse for BMW. Only reason to get that is for the badge. I just read report on new X1 in Autobild, and they admitted how bad X1 was - poor ride, poor comfort, poor materials, poor BMW.
New might be FWD, but everything else is much, much better. I dont know who buys suv for RWD anyway, certainly not for wife/daughter.
Anyway, here is Autobild:
http://www.autobild.de/artikel/bmw-x...e-5786601.html
New might be FWD, but everything else is much, much better. I dont know who buys suv for RWD anyway, certainly not for wife/daughter.
Anyway, here is Autobild:
http://www.autobild.de/artikel/bmw-x...e-5786601.html
#42
Lexus Fanatic
Huge improvement inside and out. I'm troubled about the FWD though.
#43
Lexus Champion
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This maybe a crappy european model, its much nicer here in the US. I find the interior a lot nicer than the new 3 series sedan loaner that I had. I'll snap some pics when I have chance if you don't believe me. Once again, here in the US its based on the last gen 3 series sedan, and its very similar to it on the inside. Drivetrain is identical as well, its got a 4" lift and obviously wagon/suv shape. It's also surprisingly quick for a 4 cylinder.
Anyway, it looks like the aesthetics has improved a lot for this updated model. Hopefully The feel of the materials is better all around, too.
#44
Car Chat Moderator
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The current X1 is not that bad, I got a mid spec 28i with RWD. It is what it is, a 30k little wagon. I used it as a go around car and fun car. The steering and chassis is fun and rigid, to be honest for short trip I would take it over my 7 since it's fun, I call it the crazy rat
#45
Lexus Champion
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Looks exactly like the one I test drove in Westchester, NY. Maybe yours is a top of the line one, but a lightly optioned middle of the pack X1 costing around $39k is horrible inside. It drove nicely but I kept thinking, this interior feels like crap. I find this typical of BMWs. I test drove a 650 Grand Coupe and while the interior was nice, fell far short of comparably priced MB, Lexus, and Audi models.
Anyway, it looks like the aesthetics has improved a lot for this updated model. Hopefully The feel of the materials is better all around, too.
Anyway, it looks like the aesthetics has improved a lot for this updated model. Hopefully The feel of the materials is better all around, too.
However these BMW interiors are practical and have the most intuitive interface available. Compared to the i-drive everything else is either a half assed copy or a useless clusterpluck. And it has a ton of options to chose from - for instance my daughters X1 has ultimate package which includes stuff like heated steering wheel, nav, rear camera with guide lines, dimming mirrors, panoramic moonroof, and a bunch of other very nifty stuff while still being very affordable.
But most importanly with 3 series drivetrain this car drives like a proper BMW. The new X1 is going to be based off a platform that is positioned below the 3 series, most likely the new 1 Series FWD platform that is not even sold in USA. With FWD it simply will not drive like a BMW should, and don't be fooled by press photos - the interior will not look so great in person. The only two things that it will have on the current X1 are LED headlights (which are nice looking but less efficient that HID) and large screen.