BMW X1 2012

I am an owner:
- Though not on the options list, ask for Performance Control as it does wonders: it brakes the inside rear wheel while cornering at speed so that the rears help steer the car
- Best A/T mode for speed is the sport mode
For more power: get Kelleners Sport contol unit for 50 plus hp and 50 plus ft-lb of torque
- For ice driving pleasure in a controlled environment; deactivate both traction and stability contol for beautiful long 'controlled' slides using only the accelerator and counter-steering. It's a blessing that BMW still uses propulsion mode (even if it is AWD) as it's primary drivetrain; get yours while you can.

The leather sport seats are a delight. Fun and easy to drive in traffic or on the highway. The 8 speed transmission shifts effortlessly and with the ability to use sport mode creates a completely different driving experience. If you don't need extra room, this vehicle fits well in the urban landscape while offeirng excellent highway / cruising performance.

Black on blaack with the premium package and optional 18 inch wheels draw lots of looks and comments from people unfamiliar with the X1!

We test drove the BMW X1, Audi Q5, Acura RDX, Volkswagen Tiguan and all of these vehicles were very luxurious to drive and offered great technology. The new 2.0L twin turbo and the xDrive AWD system put the BMW into a class of it's own, it is sporty and fun to drive and just what the doctor ordered if you are tired of the boring commute.

Note: You should consider adding the Convenience, Premium packages and Comfort access to make this vehicle feel like a true luxury model.