BMW X1 2016 - My Experience in the first 2000 kms.

Exterior

Good looking car. Has a Solid muscular stance. Looks like a smaller version of an X5 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Fairly good as to expected of a car like this. Small front seats.  No reverse camera in any of the models is a let down. Steering wheel obstructs a clear view of the instrument cluster In ant position.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Engine is smooth and powerful with good acceleration.But a clear turbo lag is felt while sudden acceleration.Fuel economy is fair. Gearbox tends to shift too often especially in eco and comfort mode may be because it's an eight speed. A feel of engine stall sometimes while downshifting . Feels great in sport mode. Paddle shift works great but needs getting used to.

Ride Quality & Handling

 Ride quality and handling are good but suspension seems to bottom out when hits small pot holes. Road noise very prominent inside in rough roads.

Final Words

 An overall great car. Can be priced a bit lower.

Areas of improvement  

 Provision of reverse camera In some models. Better front seats . Better road noise damping.Engine tuned to reduce turbo lag. 

 

The BMW X1 2016 is a nice looking car. It is fun to drive and has more than adequate power & torque.A bit noisy inside ( road noise ) .