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The 2009-2015 E84 X1 was BMW’s first small SUV/crossover, based on the E91 3 Series Touring platform, in four or six-cylinder engine and and rear-drive or all-wheel drive configurations. A big success, over 820,000 were sold.
The second-gen, F48 X1 switched to the transverse-engined UKL2 platform offering front-wheel or AWD. Far roomier as a result, it shares much with smaller BMWs like the 1 Series, 2 Series and Mini Countryman, taking on the Volvo XC40, Mercedes GLA, Lexus UX, Jaguar E-Pace and Audi Q3.
The cheapest grade starts from $61,800, rising to $92,300 for the most expensive version.
I presume the seats are leather. Leather needs regular maintenance with cleaner and conditioner to keep it supple and prevent it from drying out and cracking. You can buy leather conditioner at all major auto outlets.
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The GLA is actually my favourite of all the baby Mercedes-Benz models and I reckon it should suit her fine. It gets The Tick from me.
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We haven't had any experience with the chip you refer to, but have had some with other chips that have been offered here in the past. Yes they can work, but they do so by taking the engine calibration closer to the edge than the carmaker would dare do with safety. In my view they would clearly affect the warranty.
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The BMW X1 has a high-tech, high-quality feeling and practical interior. There are large display screens for media and the instrument gauges for a modern and minimalist look. There are soft-touch materials used throughout the cabin with a choice of wood trims and leather upholstery, while the cabin is spacious and practical with good cabin storage.
The X1’s 540-litre boot capacity is excellent for the class.
Standard features across the range include LED headlights, auto tailgate, 10.7-inch media screens and 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, sat nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone climate control and a leather steering wheel.
Stepping up to the top of the range X1 - the xDrive20i M Sport adds wireless phone charging, proximity unlocking, a head-up display and sports seats (the front ones are hearted and power adjustable). The xDrive20i M Sport is fitted standard with adaptive M Suspension, M roof rails, M headliner and M interior trim.
The X1 comes with a choice of two petrol engines - a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol in the sDrive18i and a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder in the xDrive20i.
The BMW X1 is a five-seater small SUV
The 0-100km/h time for the X1 ranges from 9.0 seconds for the entry grade sDrive18i to 7.4 seconds in xDrive20i M Sport.
The range of an X1 is about 608km in the xDrive20i and about 690km in the sDrive18i.