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"The X1 has evolved into a well-rounded subcompact luxury SUV that's hard to find fault with. It's even a viable downsized substitute for its big brother, the X3, unless you're jonesing for six-cylinder power, which the X1 doesn't offer."—Ranked #2 out of 12 Subcompact Luxury SUVs
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 BMW X1 that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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Sharp styling and quick reflexes make even the entry-level X1 seem desirable. We prefer the M35i variant's stronger engine, of course, but it's not a must-have given how good the xDrive28i already is.
The M35i's extra power is tempting, for sure, but keep in mind that it's still coming from a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine, just like the base xDrive28i. So the fundamental character of the vehicle doesn't change here; there's just more urgency when you put your foot down, which is certainly worth something.
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