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      07-12-2017, 03:41 PM   #2
BemweeBE
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Drives: 335i E92 - X1 xDrive18d F48
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I haven't driven the sDrive18d, but have driven the xDrive18d. Not entirely comparable (18d has a lot more torque), but based on what that car offers I can't imagine the 18i being a disappointment. Recently saw an article somewhere (can't remember, car mag) about best engines in the world and the 3-pot BMW petrols were mentioned. If anything, I suspect the 18i is much more characterful than the 18d (which is a very 'functional' engine - basically moves the box about at a good lick but that's it, it's not what you would call inspiring).

Coming from a C4 with the stats you mention (non-turbo engine), it will likely feel like a rocket ship. So in the absolute it might not be the most powerful car (sDrive 18i), but relative to what you've spent 4 years in it should feel like a big step up.

Beyond that, I imagine they at least have *a* X1 (different engine) for you to drive. You can make up your mind from there on. But in my view, this is offering everything you could reasonably want from a 'premium' vehicle without descending into the absurd (think the new A8 with not one but *3* big-ass digital screens - you can only look at one at the same time). Especially if you have budget for luxury features like the panoramic sunroof and Harman Kardon, it'll probably blow you away relative to what you've got today. I would recommend two more options though: M-Sport steering wheel, as this is your constant contact point with the car and it feels/looks so much nicer, and sports seats, as they do a nice job of 'enveloping' you which the standard ones don't (they are more bench-like).
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