All 2012 BMW X1 Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 38,500 - 38,500
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Review details
| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (72%) |
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| Accessories (72%) |
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| Space and Access (70%) |
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| Comfort (75%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (77%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (70%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Weak styling
Option packages add significant expense
Fussy base audio system
Premium fuel required
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Powerful, economical 4-cylinder engine
Smooth, quite performer
Athletic handling dynamics
BWW xDrive technology
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (80%) |
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| Space and Access (76%) |
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| Comfort (85%) |
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| Performance (85%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (87%) |
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| Safety (87%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (70%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Low-thrills cockpit appearance
The 3 Series wagon is more spacious
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Gutsy 4-cylinder turbo
Just-right proportions
Affordable
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (87%) |
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| Accessories (78%) |
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| Space and Access (76%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (85%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (87%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (70%) |
     |
| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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None
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Driver's side legroom
Rear legroom
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Drivability
New engine
Hydraulic steering
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