I like how BMW knows they just CAN'T mess up certain models like the 3 Series and this 😅 I really like this version of BMW's kinda futurisic design 💕

Definitely the best designed rear end on a BMW SUV. And I'm not talking only about the current lineup. I would say it's the best rear end on a BMW SUV in the last 10 years.

I like that they took inspiration from the rear design of the first x1 with the aproach of the sculpted tail lights

Amazing how the designers can make the new X1 so fresh. Love the new look. Not a big fan of the buttons being removed. Didn’t work for VW IMO. Must say this is the best review I have seen on KZfaq. Rory is brilliant with his reviews.

I’m very impressed! This is the elegant design language I’ve missed. Interior looks great too

Finally BMW, Its a beaut. Thank you AutoTrader, Rory’s insights on Cars and his almost storytelling reviews is captivating, and enchanting, it always holds my interest.

I’d been waiting for the new X1 thinking that’ll be my next car. Once the new 2 series was released a few months back I started praying for the X1 to not have the same interior design. While everyone has their own design preferences and what’s pretty can be debated, I simply cannot go for a BMW without the rotary dial to operate the infotainment system. It’s just simply too distracting and dangerous for many people to have to use a touch screen requiring them to move their attention away from the road. I know for some people it’s ok (including me) but I also know many others (like my dad or my wife) who will either get into an accident if they try to operate the touchscreen or they simply will not be able to use any of the features of except for when the car is at a standstill. BMW please bring back the dial!!!

I've been waiting on this for a while...this will be my next car. I'm in love with the rear lights, the reason why I didn't buy the 2022 model year is because I had a feeling a major face-lift was coming.

Wow they nailed this! So aggressive looking but very clean. I have a feeling we will see a lot of these on our roads

Rory gets better and better… keep up the good work! Probably the only reviewer I can watch without losing patience 👍🏼

Rory is doing a great job as a motor journalist/presenter. I like this new gen of journalists. Johnny, Matt and Rory are all great. They bring the new world of EVs to the motorists. A nice fresh breath of air.

These will sell very well in the UK.

That flex on the center console buttons worries me though

Best X1 ever made. This looks so damn good! Even digging the brown interior. Will definitely be considering this car for my next car. Brilliant review per usual, Rory!

Looks awesome, especially the M-Sport model!

Looks good for what it is. Would love for them to put this grill on the i4 models.

Really love the design, but there are two glaring omissions in my eyes: the small battery/range and the lack of physical buttons. So sad, it could have been perfect otherwise. Also the center console flex when Rory pressed to change songs seemed REALLY high and screams low quality 😬

I have had the mk2 X1 petrol since new for 4 years and its amazing car. This new model looks brilliant and I will definitely be upgrading

Can't wait for a similar look on an iX3 or iX5. Thank goodness they kept the grill under control and ohh what a great looking rear end!

Gosh that’s actually a REAAAAALLY good looking car. Finally it can compete (in regards to appearance) to the Porsche Macan, and the Maserati Grecale

This vehicle has also has voice recognition and will respond to your request to change the temperature and other controls. As for the net behind the front seats you can just use a black bag. My 2018 X1 came with very dark tinted rear windows. You can order split 60/40 fold back seats too and buttons to release the rear seats from the boot. I love my X1 and I added aftermarket parts: a box under the arm rest from Ebay for $15 that looks like OEM and has an opening for the USB port plus it allows you to hide all your stuff instead having them visible. I also changed the rearview mirror with a garage door opener / lights and a compass in the same color as the console. I hired a programmer to unlock all sorts of options found on the bigger cars: auto folding outside mirrors just by touching the door handle a bit longer while locking. Removing the auto start/stop feature after starting the vehicle. Also you can install pre-programmed engine maps for more power. (better than those gimmicky chips). I added 19" Niche aftermarket wheels and wheel locks on low profile wider performance tires. I have the larger 8.8" inch display with the HUD. (Heads UP Display). One question please? Is there a HUD as an option? I love HUDs now and some cars have what's called augmented reality HUDs like the Koreans and Mercedes. BMW discontinued the X2 and after only 2 years the 2 series sedan; Even the base X4 may also be discontinued; the X1 is the best selling vehicle in the BMW lineup. For the empty nesters if you're of average height and size and you don't need a bigger vehicle the X1 is perfect. My X1 actually gets 36 MPG on the highway! I love my X1; back in January 2019 I missed the deadline to purchase a BMW X3 M4.0 on sale on a courtesy car and almost bought one and very glad that I did now with the price of gas going up now almost weekly. I wish my vehicle came with the optional sports seats however the sensatech seats are actually quite comfortable. I've been driving cars for 50 years since I was 16 and over the years there were times when I had 2 or 3 vehicles. I also have a residence in in SW Florida and would go there sometimes 3 times a year anywhere from 10 days to one month in November and I would rent all sorts of cars. I also changed my personal vehicles after on average 4 to 6 years. My X1 now has close to 40K kms in 3.5 years and has never had 1 single issue or reason to return to the dealership for a warranty issue; this is by far the best vehicle I have ever owned! And many of my friends have Bimmers too and have the same experience I've had. The 2 liter engine B48 that is in almost all the BMWs today was co-developed with Toyota (it's available in the Supra as is the 3.0 also co-developed with Toyota) and is an amazing power train and transmission combination. I live in Montreal where we have basically 2 season: Winter and construction and I can absolutely tell you that the X1 handles both seasons well above average. We are required by law to have winter tires so rather than remove and replace tires I kept the 18" wheels for winter. Right now as far as I'm concerned BMW has an amazing line up and I love this new X1 design....

good review - like all your reviews. thanks!

Excellent informative review. Purchased the ICE Sport model yesterday, arriving November. The interior looks amazing.

Good point about the (lack of) security due to the transparent nets behind the front seats.

Thanks for Nice and clear review. Easy to follow in english. 👍🏻😊

The Saga against physical buttons continues!

Great work Rory. Right up there as the best reviewer. Great presentation skills. Enigmatic and informative and entertaining 👌👏really liking the iX1 👌😊

I am a huge BMW fan, had 7 in a row from 335d to M5 comp. I moved to Tesla for all electric, but this could be the car to tempt me back in iX1 form, if it looks good in the flesh and BMW are sensible in their PCP model (unlike the i4 which was a mad PCP price given the potential future values)

Hi rory thanks for another great review of this pre production bmw I really liked it they did great job greetings from Toronto Canada

Love this car! BMW design choices lately have been questionable to put it mildly, but this looks really good! Also what a great presentation and production on this video. Thank you for sharing!

BMW is doing something excellent with their EV models! The little touch on the charging port is nice! Great review, thank you for sharing! 🔌⚡🚘

When you think they really lost it, they make this, nothing bad to say about the design at all. Love it.

struggling to buy either ix1 or ix3. is the legroom and headroom on rear seat bigger for ix3 or is it just the same?

As a really happy owner of a IX3 I hope it’s just as good

Decent looking bmw after years!

Very Nice review buddy.. you showed almost all the details which often buyers want to see.. i am happy to see that BMW is moving forward with time.. :)

I like the design, specially the rear part

I like the minimalistic overall design, but I yet don't understand why brands like BMW and Audi keep the front grill as some sort of branding. Imo they should do something different.

I think that is the best " hidding" of the cruise sensors in a grill I have seen on any car up to now 👍

The design team did a great job on this one, a very beatiful car. Removing the iDrive wheel and touch button for heating is a big NO !! This car taking over for the i3 ? LOL, as an i3S owner the i3 is still lightyears ahead in pure engineering.

Definitely the prettiest BMW SUV on sale currently 👌🏼 I’d get the 30e MSport PHEV if I had the cash.

Not one, but two watches. Love it Rory.

100 % agree with all your statements about the exterior, expecially the back, beautiful.

The x1 has always been my favourite BMW and they’ve gone and made it better. I can’t wait to see the next x2 😍

This video made me purchase it straight away; I love my X1 xDrive30e; It's incredible!

We took delivery of a white M Sport Hybrid late last year. I was a bit gutted knowing this was coming but very pleased with what we have. I hope the new one has a bigger petrol tank....

well youve changed my mind, as an ex BMW driver and now as a california built all electric vehicle, my next stop is to my local BMW showroom to put together a specification and arrange a test drive, looks promising. Rory Reid, thanks for your excellent review

@Rory Rory, you always do a great job. Nice video... well done!

Rory makes this so interesting, love it!

I like to see what the console looks like while driving, since that is what I'm going to see most of the time. Does it have head up display?

I just tested the iX1, it only arrived at the dealership yesterday. It’s quick, refined and very comfortable when in Eco Pro mode which slackens off the dampers. I tested it back-to-back with the i4, and much preferred it to that lower, longer car. It felt more modern inside, and surprisingly, cornered way flatter considering it’s a taller vehicle. You could really feel the weight of the i4, whereas the iX1 did a much better job of concealing the mass of all those batteries under the floor. The only downside for me was the loss of the rotary iDrive control in the centre console. The i4 still has that, as does my 128ti and wife’s X3. However, I can manage without it, the iX1 really is that good.

Now that's a truly BMW design 👌

I think you’re spot on with the rear 👍🏾👍🏾

Rory is well versed in reviewing motor vehicles. Good job, Mate!

Great review. Order placed 👍🏾

Definitely would drive one.. I have the 1st model X5 and love it

The problem with the 1st generation is that it had to have a long front end to house the 3L I6, although most were brought with the 2L I4. With 2nd gen it went with I4's only so the front could be shorter.

It will all come down to cost for me…dual motor IX1 with options ticked will catapult the final figure northwards. Happy to be pleasantly surprised if not!

Wow really impressed how it looks! Bravo BMW

Quick off the mark Rory - great video. 👍🏼 The build quality on the iX1 seems up to BMW's usual standards and the looks are new-age without being "controversial" 😏 The iX1 seems like a very attractive EV proposition to me - certainly a decent alternative to a Tesla Model Y, Ford Mustang Mach E, Q4, ID4, etc. I'm an iPhone user and I love Apple CarPlay; however, implementations by car manufacturers vary in quality and functionality. BMW's OS 8 offers probably the highest level of integration from any big-name manufacturer - for example, your iPhone is your secure key, Apple Maps can be displayed not just on the infotainment screen but also on the driver instrument cluster or nav instructions from Apple Maps in the HUD if you have it. The only other manufacturers who seem to cosy up to CarPlay nearly as well are Hyundai/Kia. You say the iX1 is a spiritual successor to i3 but I'd disagree - I suspect BMW will introduce a smaller 'city EV' when the economics allows. Question: Does the iX1 have a front trunk? I suspect not and it's quite annoying considering other manufacturers manage this. Also very disappointed to see the transmission-tunnel hump in the back, I know you said it was small but a flat floor at the back should be de rigueur for EV SUVs and cross-overs. I'm due a new car next summer and will almost certainly go for an EV SUV/cross-ver and the iX1 would certainly make it to near the top of my short-list. The Kia EV6 seem to offer better value for money though and will be several software updates further along by then.

good job, very detail and clear narrative

Looks really good!

Excellent review Rory, no silly innuendos like some, no names needed. X/iX1 looks good, and definitely contender to replace Countryman

Dude, is the 40:20:40 rear seats not good to access the boot from the backseat? Just asking, as I can't afford that ratio.

Great vid, Rory. I really like this car, BMW has done a really good job 👏🏼

nice! but price?

Good video thanks Rory

How do front seat passengers adjust their climate if all the controls are on the driver’s screen?

My current X1 lease expires in April '23. I'll be looking at one of these babies. Probably the hybrid model but who knows, I might go full electric.

"Behind the armrest in the back is a solid bulkhead" > But hey: the middle seat folds down completely... (seperately from the rear left and right seats...) so what are you complaining about?

I've been waiting a while for this iX1 and it looks good. Not ott like the big iX model. My concerns would be how it stacks up in terms of interior space compared to pure electric models like id4 and ioniq 5. Is there a frunk? Thanks for the vid.

8:34 - That center console panel flex is inexcusable.

Hated the previous generation x1. But this one is very nice. I could see this as a possible purchase or lease.

really nailed it with this desing!

I like it in the the M sport trim. Will this be available in the iX1 ?

What about the service interval and costs .. Is the same as normal X1 ??

Excellent review

How does this iX1 compare in size to X3 ?

Nice! So glad BMW are going further in to the EV segment! Also really good to see a normal grill and ordinary not-split-headlights:-) Nice interior and nice exterior! Shame they skipped the idrive scroll wheel though. However, all in all.. Good stuff! 👍👍

It's nice. Range is the best for a 50k car. I also think that charging mat has the potential to be very distracting, how many people are going to take their eyes off the road when every time they get a notification.

Great review as always. A simple question. Are the very vertical fronts on the new BMWs pedestrian friendly when it comes to accidents?

does it get over the air updates?

This must be one the best car presenters out there.

I ordered this back in January and I’m still waiting but I know it will be worth the wait!

engaging presenter and great photography - nice!

Yeah, I will love to have one of these

2 series active tourer has the same interior, not a problem though it's a great interior

I want! I have a 2017 X1 time for an upgrade. Gotta have the electric one tho.

Love my x1 xline 68 plate. This looks different class.

I like it. Much bigger than an i3 so not sure about it being a worthy successor but looks very nice anyway. I like the BZ4X but must admit I think I'd prefer the BMW iX1. Range is good enough for me. The phev with a 55 mile battery range sounds good too, great for those who do frequent long trips. While an EV can do that there's still that range anxiety/charging anxiety many of us have when away from home.

Beautiful car

I really liked the new iX1. Looks promising. Can we install a charging point in our home? Will BMW provide it? Battery range could have been better though.

Great car, great interior and great looks but no way in hell would pay 50 grand for an electric, considering the size of it. They need to make it 37-40 so it rivals the Q4 as they’re more similar than an X3 and Q4

I liked the x1 but felt really dated when I sat in it, so ended up getting a Volvo XC40 (which is awesome) - will definitely have to try this out when its time to trade in. Looks awesome and addressed all those dated points that I saw

i can really see myself own one of these in the future. Of course the iX1 since i today drive a bmw i3

Very nice back end

As an i3 owner I can say this is nothing like an i3 in looks or spirit.

Yep I am definetly waiting for that

Best review have seen so far. 🎉

😍😍most beautiful bmw released this year