What sort of car is the 2021 BMW X1? What does it evaluate to?

The X1 is the littlest of SUVs within the BMW lineup, and it’s an in depth relative to the much less sensible however uniquely styled X2.

Each luxurious automaker now builds a city-sized crossover SUV, so store the competitors together with the Audi Q3, Jaguar E-Tempo, Lexus UX, Mercedes-Benz GLA, and Volvo XC40 earlier than committing to the X1. There’s not a foul alternative right here. 

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Is the 2021 BMW X1 automobile/SUV?

Although not good, the X1 delivers respectable inside area and spectacular acceleration paired with a fairly low pricetag—in the event you resist the temptation of myriad costly choices. We fee the X1 at 6.2 out of 10. (Learn extra about how we rate cars.)

What’s new for the 2021 BMW X1?

BMW added and subtracted paint colours this 12 months however in any other case largely left the X1 alone after a modest replace for 2020.

The X1 is the most affordable means into the BMW lineup at round $36,500 to start out—or one other $2,000 for all-wheel drive. You’ll discover a acquainted 2.0-liter turbo-4—the identical engine drives automobiles as large as the corporate’s 5-Sequence. Right here, the engine places 228 horsepower to the entrance wheels—sure, the X1 is front-wheel drive, with out there all-wheel drive—by way of an 8-speed automated transmission. That powertrain delivers OK gasoline financial system for a small crossover—count on 26 to 27 mpg mixed, utilizing premium gasoline. 

Even with front-wheel drive, the X1 is nimble, if not precisely sporty. Its journey is compliant so long as you skip the megabuck M Sport package deal or the non-obligatory 19-inch wheels. 

Inside room is nice up entrance and cheap for cargo, although second-row leg room is scant. The sprint is loaded with tech, most of it user-friendly after a quick acclimation, and supplies are par for a small crossover costing round $40,000 with typical choices. 

Total, the design isn’t as imaginative as Volvo’s XC40, although the conservative strains could enchantment to a broader viewers. 

The X1’s crash-test rankings have been good general, however BMW forces consumers to spend almost $6,000 in different choices to unlock adaptive cruise management.

How a lot does the 2021 BMW X1 price?

A base X1 runs $36,395, or $38,395 with all-wheel drive. BMW’s tiered choices construction will pressure you into a minimum of the $2,250 Comfort Package deal—moonroof, keyless ignition, and some different niceties—to unlock most out there choices. If we’re spending your cash, we’ll keep on the frugal facet and skip these expensive choices to maintain the worth below $40,000. 

The place is the 2021 BMW X1 made?

In Germany.