8.3
2024 BMW X1 review
The last X1 was a strong seller, but not a class leader. The new model is a stronger package – and now has a proper performance option.
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Scott Collie
BMW X1 vs Audi RSQ3 Comparison
BMW X1
Audi RSQ3
2024 BMW
X1
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2024 Audi
RSQ3
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8.3
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Based on the BMW X1 M35i xDRIVE
Based on the Audi RSQ3 EDITION 10 YEARS
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
54L
351 to 421 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$60,400 - $90,900
$94,569 - $109,100
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Grown-up, spacious interior
- Packs a punch in a straight line
- Interior tech is mostly excellent
Misses
- Big price jump over xDrive20i
- Gets a bit busy over rough roads
- Interior technology can still be fiddly
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- So easy to drive, yet so fast
- Luxurious inclusions and gorgeous interior
- More practical than you might think
Misses
- No electric seats
- It costs more than a hundred grand!
- Only available as Sportback
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Individual Metallic Paint (+$2,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,800)
NA
Colours Available
The 2023 BMW X1 comes standard in non-metallic Alpine White, with a range of metallic finishes costing an extra $1800 or coming free as part of the Enhancement pack:
- Black Sapphire
- Phytonic Blue
- M Portimao Blue
- Sanremo Green
- Cape York Green
- Utah Orange
BMW Individual Storm Bay is a $2500 option, or $700 if you specify your X1 with the Enhancement pack.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 2480 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | TURBO 5 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 20 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 233kW | 294kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4400 - 5750 | 5850 | |
| Torque | ||
| 230Nm - 400Nm | 480Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1950 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11 | 10 | |
