BMW X1 (09 on) - Review Review by David Ross on 06 November 2009 Last Updated: 16 September 2011 BMW's fourth X model - the X1 - is also the smallest, yet retains much of the practicality and spaciousness of its larger counterparts. It's slightly shorter than a 3-Series which makes it easy to manoeuvre and park, especially in town, and yet still has impressive space for passengers in the back as well as a large and useful boot. It's available with either two-wheel drive (badged sDrive) or four-wheel drive (xDrive) while all the engines are impressively efficient and economical diesels, giving the X1 low running costs. There are criticisms, including some unusually below-par plastics in the cabin and a rather notchy gearshift on manual models, but decent levels of standard equipment, the usual BMW build quality and superb refinement make the X1 a sound choice. 4 out of 5 Other BMW reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £24,780 - £33,500 View all new prices Used price range: £15,404 - £28,194 View all used prices See 2 new models for sale from £24,048 Get a BMW X1 (09 on) information pack Next steps BMW X1 cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 101 models like this for sale, starting at £9,995. Find used BMW X1s for sale Economical diesel engines with low CO2 emissions, available with two or four-wheel drive, large boot area Some rather cheap feeling interior plastics, firm ride BMW's fourth X model - the X1 - is also the smallest, yet retains much of the practicality and spaciousness of its larger counterparts. It's slightly shorter than a 3-Series which makes it easy to manoeuvre and park, especially in town, and yet still has impressive space for passengers in the back as well as a large and useful boot. It's available with either two-wheel drive (badged sDrive) or four-wheel drive (xDrive) while all the engines are impressively efficient and economical diesels, giving the X1 low running costs. There are criticisms, including some unusually below-par plastics in the cabin and a rather notchy gearshift on manual models, but decent levels of standard equipment, the usual BMW build quality and superb refinement make the X1 a sound choice. Driving & Performance Performance 4 out of 5"The engine line-up in the X1 is diesel only and there are two-wheel drive models (badged sDrive) and..." Handling 4 out of 5"While it may be described as an offroader or 'SUV', the X1 drives very much like a normal saloon or..." Comfort Comfort 3.5 out of 5"There is plenty of cabin room in the X1, although five adults may find it a squeeze as the large..." Practicality 4.5 out of 5"While the styling is influenced by the larger X5, the X1 also echoes the bigger model's versatility..." Equipment 4 out of 5"Just one equipment level is offered in the X1 - the SE - and all models come with 17-inch alloy..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"Unusually, there are a few areas where the plastics used don't feel especially upmarket, in..." Costs Running costs 4 out of 5"Like most premium German makes, BMW has a reputation for high running costs. Compared to the likes..." Green credentials 4.5 out of 5"Offroaders usually get a bad press for being large 'gas guzzlers' but the X1 is incredibly fuel..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4.5 out of 5"The X1 was awarded the maximum five star rating for crash safety by Euro NCAP with high scores for..." Reliability 4.5 out of 5"There are rarely issues with BMW reliability and the company has a good reputation for producing..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3 out of 5"The X1 is competitively priced alongside models like the Ford Kuga and Volkswagen Tiguan, which - it..." Buying used 3.5 out of 5"The smallest X model in the BMW range is a popular choice and there'll be no shortage of examples on..." Selling 4 out of 5"An affordable, yet practical BMW will always be easy to sell and that's exactly what the X1 is. The..." Gallery View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more BMW X1 cars for sale We have 101 models like this for sale. Find BMW X1 cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures