[Vogit]

Interesting to see the fuel consumption figures: my 20D has averaged 44.8 over 1563 miles measured fill to fill, with mixture of 200 mile motorway and short trips into town.


My main reason for sticking with diesel this time was to get a decent range between forced refuelling stops (Got too used to 600 miles plus between stops with my 140ps 5 seater Touran!). Was disappointed that we can't specify the 61litre fuel tank in the UK as an extra (You get it as standard on the 20i).

Regarding wheels and tyres, I found the ride on 18" with Pirelli P7 non-runflats very good apart from with some potholes (Far too prevalent on our country roads) when the resulting noise and lurch prompted passengers to think that the car had broken! Road noise was fine on some surfaces, but appalling on others. I'm now trying some 560 wheels (17") with Michelin Cross Climate tyres. They are definitely more comfortable & quieter, and just as much dry grip, although a bit less steering feel. They are lower rolling resistance, so should help a bit with fuel consumption.

The reviews I've seen seem to support Michelin's claims about these matching summer tyres in the warm and dry, so they might stay on all year, otherwise I've got the winter tyres we need Up North.

[BMW-X1MAN]

OK. let me show off then, my SDrive 18d SE fuel consumption is 45.1 over 750 miles mainly in town/ school run with few times on Sport mode (just to fun).

This is first time I'm driving diesel car and I'm loving it, the engine is so punchy and I barely noticed a deference against the 20d during test drive (my opinion only).

The only thing which I regret is not going for the LED headlights, I had to save for the Automatic Sport, panoramic roof and leather seating plus few bits and pieces to make the SE looks better from the inside. In general the car is great fun to drive no issues whatsoever.

[washy]

We managed 47.9mpg over 2700 miles in the loan 18d S drive we had. Currently getting 55mpg out of the 116d we now have.

I will be very interested to see what our 20d x drive actually gets. Mrs W used to average around 41mpg in her 2.0i petrol MINI.

[Remmm]

Wooowh... I don't know what is wrong with me my average after 1800 miles is 41mpg and then I drive mostly freeways...

And I drive a 18d s-drive...

[Bill_P]

I have just joined the Forum and have a very similar spec to tobycoombes on order. I found lots of useful info in the Forum and so thought I should share my experience - especially regarding lead time - as soon as I get an update from my dealer.
This is my first post (on any forum) so once I get full access I will share my spec etc.

[ttimbo]

Welcome, Bill

[KPD]

Originally Posted by Bill_P

I have just joined the Forum and have a very similar spec to tobycoombes on order. I found lots of useful info in the Forum and so thought I should share my experience - especially regarding lead time - as soon as I get an update from my dealer.
This is my first post (on any forum) so once I get full access I will share my spec etc.

Welcome to 20i club UK, @Bill_P. You're our third member!!!

[Bluezed]

Originally Posted by KPD

Welcome to 20i club UK, @Bill_P. You're our third member!!!

Welcome Bill_P..... although I'm beginning to feel outnumbered

[washy]

Originally Posted by KPD

Welcome to 20i club UK, @Bill_P. You're our third member!!!

Originally Posted by Bluezed

Welcome Bill_P..... although I'm beginning to feel outnumbered

Welcome Bill_P

Dont worry Bluezed I will be along from Friday to reinforce the diesel side of things...sadly not a 25 though

[BMW newbie 2016]

Originally Posted by ttimbo

Thanks Toby
Road noise was an issue for me on test drives -- Australian roads are predominantly coarse chip sealed, hence I've opted for 18" wheels. Your comments reinforce my decision.
Great to have your other comments; please keep us updated as your ownership experience continues.

Oh, one question: are you finding it a "clean" car? By that I mean my F20 (Alpine White) seems to suck up road grime, especially the rear hatch...despite being washed, waxed etc. It's been the dirtiest car I've owned.

If you think your AW is a dirty car I can tell you the Mineral Grey is in the car wash sometimes twice a week. I HATE a dirty car and have no where in my garage (condo building) to do it myself. Lots of melting snow and muck . Like a magnet to the car!

[Bill_P]

X1 xDrive20i xLine

Had a Test Drive (of a Diesel version) and ordered car (petrol) on 15th January 2016 against expected lead time of 8-12 weeks. The following week we were advised by dealer that BMW now quoting about 24 weeks lead time but that BMW UK were taking this up with BMW AG – suggestion is that not many petrol engines are available. We were due to get an update and a delivery date this week but the dealer now says that they have been asked to contact BMW UK again next week when they hope to have an answer from BMW AG.

My ordered spec is:

BMW X1 xDrive20i xLine

Sport automatic transmission
xLine package
Mineral White £ 550
18" Y-spoke style 566 alloy wheels. Size 7.5J x 18, 225/50 R18 tyres.

Interior

Oyster Dakota Leather with perforations and Grey highlights
High-gloss black interior trim with Pearl chrome finisher

Packages

BMW Navigation Plus package £ 1,490

Remote Services
Concierge Service
Real Time Traffic Information
BMW Navigation Plus
Head-up Display

Driver comfort package £ 590

Park Assist
Extended Interior Light Package
Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear

Driving Assistant Plus £ 1,150

Technology package £ 990

Comfort Access
Reversing Assist camera
Harman Kardon - Hi-Fi

Optional equipment

Enhanced Bluetooth telephone with USB & Voice Control £ 350
Elec Fold Exterior Mirrors
Ext. mirrors - folding, auto dimming £ 420
Rear-view mirror, auto dimming
Sun protection glass £ 270
Elec Fr Seats + Driver Memory £ 650
Lumbar support, driver and front pass. £ 230
Active Cruise Control with "Stop and Go" function
Electronic Damper Control (EDC) £ 390
Traffic Jam Assist
Sport automatic transmission £ 135

Price overview

Vehicle price (excl. on the road costs) £ 26,625
Optional equipment price £ 6,012.50
VAT 20% £ 6,527.50
On the road cash price £ 40,090
Plus NEW Service Inclusive 7HNA £ 425 (Old Price)

Grand Total List Price £40,515
Discounted Price £37,730

[washy]

That's a a nice spec.
Interesting to hear about the extended lead time for the petrol versions.

[The Beast]

Originally Posted by Bill_P

X1 xDrive20i xLine

Had a Test Drive (of a Diesel version) and ordered car (petrol) on 15th January 2016 against expected lead time of 8-12 weeks. The following week we were advised by dealer that BMW now quoting about 24 weeks lead time but that BMW UK were taking this up with BMW AG – suggestion is that not many petrol engines are available. We were due to get an update and a delivery date this week but the dealer now says that they have been asked to contact BMW UK again next week when they hope to have an answer from BMW AG.

My ordered spec is:

BMW X1 xDrive20i xLine

Sport automatic transmission
xLine package
Mineral White £ 550
18" Y-spoke style 566 alloy wheels. Size 7.5J x 18, 225/50 R18 tyres.

Interior

Oyster Dakota Leather with perforations and Grey highlights
High-gloss black interior trim with Pearl chrome finisher

Packages

BMW Navigation Plus package £ 1,490

Remote Services
Concierge Service
Real Time Traffic Information
BMW Navigation Plus
Head-up Display

Driver comfort package £ 590

Park Assist
Extended Interior Light Package
Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear

Driving Assistant Plus £ 1,150

Technology package £ 990

Comfort Access
Reversing Assist camera
Harman Kardon - Hi-Fi

Optional equipment

Enhanced Bluetooth telephone with USB & Voice Control £ 350
Elec Fold Exterior Mirrors
Ext. mirrors - folding, auto dimming £ 420
Rear-view mirror, auto dimming
Sun protection glass £ 270
Elec Fr Seats + Driver Memory £ 650
Lumbar support, driver and front pass. £ 230
Active Cruise Control with "Stop and Go" function
Electronic Damper Control (EDC) £ 390
Traffic Jam Assist
Sport automatic transmission £ 135

Price overview

Vehicle price (excl. on the road costs) £ 26,625
Optional equipment price £ 6,012.50
VAT 20% £ 6,527.50
On the road cash price £ 40,090
Plus NEW Service Inclusive 7HNA £ 425 (Old Price)

Grand Total List Price £40,515
Discounted Price £37,730

Great thanks, been negotiating on a deal today and wanted to get a view on discounts! I see that your getting around 6.8%, I think they've offered me around 5% as a starting point and I've told them to go away and get me a better figure...

Nice spec very similar to what I'm looking at

[Bill_P]

Originally Posted by washy

That's a a nice spec.
Interesting to hear about the extended lead time for the petrol versions.

I will keep updating this post as and when I get any news from my dealer

[Bill_P]

Originally Posted by The Beast

Great thanks, been negotiating on a deal today and wanted to get a view on discounts! I see that your getting around 6.8%, I think they've offered me around 5% as a starting point and I've told them to go away and get me a better figure...

Nice spec very similar to what I'm looking at

I had put the exact spec into Coast to Coast Cars and AutoEBid websites and then printed them off. I was surprised when the dealer offered to match the best quote I had.

[andyurq]

Originally Posted by KPD

Very interesting. Looks like my style is the opposite of yours. I rarely ever use Sport and never keep the engine running when parked.

The coasting thing in Eco-Pro is brilliant. It's a little disconcerting at first, but once you get used to it, you'll learn to go with it and adjust your driving accordingly. It's not much of a use on busy days though.

Lowest average I have is 27.3 combined (70% town, 15% motorway, 15% B-roads).

Thanks for the report, Toby, and I agree wholeheartedly. HUD is great, the eight-speed auto means you just glide everywhere with no discernible transitions, the 2.0i seems to have as much power and acceleration as my old 330i, I'm getting 27.5 mpg on very local shopping runs and 41 mpg on longer dual-carriageway driving. Haven't done a long motorway trip yet. Automatic headlight dipping works wonderfully, the cornering lights are very useful, the big screen on the pro-nav is great and if you embed album art into music (using MediaMonkey, for instance) before putting it on a USB stick then the art comes up on the screen when the music plays.
By the way, there seem to be at least four of us with the 2.0i - a rare breed in this diesel-oriented world. You and I had a long wait for delivery but it was certainly worth it. A lovely car which is a real pleasure to drive.

[The Beast]

Originally Posted by Bill_P

I will keep updating this post as and when I get any news from my dealer

I was quoted 10-12 weeks today, salesman just emailed to to say it would be mid June at the earliest... I now have to make a call on whether I order or hold back until September

[KPD]

Hey andyurq. Yeah, I completely forgot yours was also petrol. Four members and counting.

[six]

Originally Posted by KPD

Hey andyurq. Yeah, I completely forgot yours was also petrol. Four members and counting.

Five if you count my 2.0i X Line

Why no heated rear seats

[The Beast]

Originally Posted by six

Five if you count my 2.0i X Line

Why no heated rear seats

I hear you on that, I queried this today. Seeing as this is most likely going to be bought by young families I would have thought that rear heated seats would be available

[Bill_P]

Originally Posted by Bill_P

I will keep updating this post as and when I get any news from my dealer

Still had no news a couple of days ago so decided to try and stir it up a bit by contacting BMS Customer Services by email. Eventually got an email back saying they had spoken to my Dealer who would be contacting me - I pointed out that my Dealer had been fine but had not been getting info from BMW.

Anyway, Dealer rang and it seems to have freed up some info - although no improvement.

Seems that BMW have NOT been able to improve availability of 20i engines after all (I am not sure if it is all petrol engines or just 20i). My order should be built week 23 and dealer says they should have it ready for me week 26 - last week of June.

Dealer also has said that all new orders for 20i are being quoted Q3.

Although not great news at least I now have a date in mind whereas before it was a bit too vague for me.

[LSU Tiger Wes]

Originally Posted by The Beast

I hear you on that, I queried this today. Seeing as this is most likely going to be bought by young families I would have thought that rear heated seats would be available

When I was a boy we had to ride in the back seat with cold bums.