Verdict
B
Small SUV · Germany · 2009-Present
BMW X1
BMW X1 — spec data and generation history.
Years
2009-Present
Generations
3
Segment
Small SUV
BMW's small SUV. E84 (2009–2015) on RWD platform, F48 (2015–2022) switched to FWD/UKL, U11 (2022–Present) UKL2 with iX1 EV.
Generations
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2009-2015
E84
→
xDrive28i — 245 bhp, 0-62 in 6.1s.
Verdict
B
BHP
245
0–60
6.1 s
Top
149 mph
MPG
28 mpg
Used
$4,400-$13,000
- + Last RWD X1
- + Inline-six sDrive35i
- − N47 timing chain
- − Run-flat tyres
2015-2022
F48
→
xDrive25e PHEV — 220 bhp, 0-62 in 6.9s.
Verdict
B
BHP
220
0–60
6.9 s
Top
121 mph
MPG
118 mpg
Used
$13,000-$33,000
- + xDrive25e PHEV
- + iDrive 6
- − FWD-based platform — controversial
- − Run-flat tyres
2022-Present
U11
→
M35i xDrive — 296 bhp, 0-62 in 5.4s.
Verdict
B
BHP
296
0–60
5.4 s
Top
155 mph
MPG
30 mpg
Used
$30,000-$66,000
- + iX1 pure EV variant
- + Cabin step on
- − Touchscreen-heavy
- − Run-flat tyres
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2009-2015 · E84
- N47 timing chain
- xDrive transfer case
- Run-flat tyres
2015-2022 · F48
- B47 timing chain
- 7DCT mechatronic
- iDrive 6 freezes
2022-Present · U11
- Software updates needed
- PHEV charge port
- iX1 12V battery drain
Rivals
Audi Q3 · Mercedes GLA · Volvo XC40 · Mini Countryman