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Visual comparison of new BMW X1 (F48) vs outgoing X1 (E84)

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We've assembled a comparison to give you a better visual on how the all-new X1 [see official thread] compares to the outgoing model.

Physical Specs:

Length: 175.4 in (0.1 in shorter than E84 X1)
Width: 71.7 in (1.3 in wider than E84)
Height: 62.5 in (2.1 in taller than E84)
Wheelbase: 105.1 in (3.6 in shorter than E84)
Legroom Front: 40.4 in (1 in more than E84)
Legroom Rear: 37 in (1.5 inches more (standard seats), 2.6 inches (adjustable rear seat) more than E84)

[Teutonic]

Exterior, I like both. Cockpit wise, the old one is the winner hands down. More fluent, communicate with the central console by flowing; that new triangle described by the vents, radio controls, etc. looks very bad to me, not to mention the third-party Garmin nav system. I like the first generation A LOT BETTER!

[M3 Adjuster]

Exterior: I like both but LOVE the new one!

Interior: prefer old model

Not a big fan of the TABLET stuck in the dash? Can we not put this on a motorized stack so it can flip up and down or drop down into the dash and disappear ?

Not a fan of the vent triangle center stack

I do like the top section of the dash on the new model.


If this new shifter banishes the old wonky shifter with the silly P for park and separate R function then I am for it.

[Raikkonen]

Posts such as these should only be used for design purposes, as the photos used are never dimensionally accurate. Each set is enlarged proportionally so they will match in size.

The most telling photos for both design and proportion will show both vehicles actually parked next to one another!

New X1 is fantastic btw...tiny, but fantastic.

[Pentium]

Great looks, it will get more fans than the previous model which I liked by the way.
but for me, it won't work...I will stay away from FWD.

[GTATX]

Apart from the shifter everything else seems better.

[kevinlevrone]

Design-wise, the new X1 looks very good, there is no comparison to the outgoing model. Headlights look great and remind me of the previous X5 headlights (the current X5 headlights are probably designed by someone who has Parkinson's disease - the are random unexplained tremblings in the lines). Tail lights remind me of the 6-series (which is a great looking car).

However, the new proportions are made possible by the new FWD-first platform.

So basically, the new X1 looks great but is fundamentally flawed.

[Mr.SugarSkulls]

Mucccchhhh better exterior

[BKMK5]

No gas cap on the old x1?!

[spuntyb]

Big improvement. E84 looked like a wagon trying to be an SUV. Confused, awkward, awful design. This is cohesive, and is just a small X car. Still wouldn't pick it over the F31.

That shifter though...yeesh!

[BimmerVinyl]

The new one is miles ahead of the old. AWD for me, and it will do just fine!

[Ghetto2315]

Originally Posted by BKMK5

No gas cap on the old x1?!

lol good catch

[Ka0tiK]

Originally Posted by Ghetto2315

lol good catch

First side shot image is flipped. Gas cap on the Right side of the vehicle.

[Ka0tiK]

Can someone explain why some mentioned FWD? Isn't this an AWD vehicle?

[Zeroblade]

Man the new one looks good. Hopefully it will draw away from people buying larger SUV's that they don't need.

[X3paul]

Better design but hideous fwd proportions. And whats wrong with the interior??? Steering wheel faces one way, pedals another, seat serms to be only thing "straight" and center console aswell akward tilt to the left. I am sure it wont drive aswell as 1st gen with eps and with transverse engine + short front. Shame

[X3paul]

Originally Posted by Tracus

Exterior, I like both. Cockpit wise, the old one is the winner hands down. More fluent, communicate with the central console by flowing; that new triangle described by the vents, radio controls, etc. looks very bad to me, not to mention the third-party Garmin nav system. I like the first generation A LOT BETTER!

My opinion aswell. I actually liked the x1 int to my old f25 x3's. It had better interior quality and the design flowed like you said. New one the air vents look terrible, the shifter no comments and even the door handles look exactly like the ones on everyother bm. cost cutting again in every detail

In summary this x1 looks better than previous gen on the outside. Rubbish in everyother departmen. A mini paceman with a bmw badge. I would get the mini. Or keep 1st gen x1 if you like driving

[Nomana]

Originally Posted by BKMK5

No gas cap on the old x1?!

If use the exhaust tip as the reference, the side view picture that should has a gas cap is flipped for comparison purpose.

[Vector Pilot]

BMW gave it a boost testosterone, looks much better!

[Macphisto]

As a current owner of an X1, I say the new one looks a billion times better. That said, my next ride is either the M2 or M235i with a six speed manual.

[The_Wood]

Looks SO much better. I felt the E84 looks tired the moment it was designed. Can't wait to see the F48 in person (but what's up with the awkward new shift lever with boot?)

[hellrotm]

Actually side by side they look quite similar.