New X1

evan15281 · 10-31-2015, 05:54 PM

Test drove an xLine 20d auto today. Liked it much more than I thought I would! Much better looking in flesh than previous model, and the practicality aspect shits all over the 3 series. Loads more rear leg and cabin room.

Seriously tempted

evan15281 · 10-31-2015, 05:57 PM

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philiper1 · 10-31-2015, 06:04 PM

Huge improvement in comparison to the old model, exterior and interior

mmcc1972 · 10-31-2015, 06:06 PM

Where did you test drive, and did you talk figures with them? Also, what's the interior fit and trim quality like....pictures in the media don't really reflect how the car "feels" in terms of build quality.

evan15281 · 10-31-2015, 06:13 PM

Had it for about 2 hours on my own. Combo of town, A road and motorway driving. Going to get it for 24 hours at some point.

Figures not discussed yet.

The interior quality is good. Much better than old X1 and I'd say a small notch above my F30. E.g. The leather dash trim around the gear stick helps lift the cabin. The much maligned gearstick looks odd in isolation and old fashioned compared to the know in the F30 but it falls right to hand when you're in cabin so it makes sense.

The 2 litre diesel suits car well. Punchy enough and although there's a bit of roll in fast corners, it's acceptable considering bodystyle.

Auto tailgate good.

Dislikes? The standard seats - not as comfy as the sports seats. Tyre noise is a bit worse than F30 but X1 was on 19 inch Bridgestone RFTs vs my 19 inch Goodyear RFTs for comparison.

TouringPleb · 11-01-2015, 01:17 AM

Could you say how the boot space compares with an F31?

I've just got another German Shepherd and although the F31 is big enough for now, when the second one is fully grown I think I might need a bigger boot.

Apl440i or 335d? · 11-01-2015, 01:57 AM

I would love one....

Mike200 · 11-01-2015, 02:06 AM

The new X1 was on my short list but the costs were similar to a new 335d to purchase outright. Also C2C has recently reduced their discounts on this model. Expect they will sell well, similar to latest X3.

How was the auto compared to the 335d. I read they use an Aisin 8 speed auto, rather than ZF.

GBR1 · 11-01-2015, 02:42 AM

Which model is the best to go for in these, X Line or M Sport? Its not such a clear cut decision like the the 3 series!?

Apl440i or 335d? · 11-01-2015, 02:48 AM

X line for me.

EvilDrPorkChop · 11-01-2015, 03:58 AM

+1 On X Line. Don't think it looks quite right in M Sport with all the colour coded bumpers etc. The X Line makes it look SUV.

evan15281 · 11-01-2015, 04:19 AM

Boot is quite shallow with the false floor in place, much deeper once folded back but I'd order a spare wheel and that would eliminate the space. More of a problem for a dog owner might be the lack of a tonneau cover - it's a parcel shelf in the new X1.

Couple more random observations. There's a sync button on climate control! Also went up in whole degrees , not 0.5 degrees.

The gearbox seemed well suited to the car and the engine. Smooth, not hesitant and seemed to be in right gear at right time.

The xLine is the better looking version in my opinion, only annoyance would be the steering wheel. It feels a bit cheap compared to the M sport steering wheel.

dubdemand · 11-01-2015, 12:24 PM

The newer X designs are becoming instantly likeable where as they were always growers in the past!

If I needed to waste endless amounts of money on road fund licence I might consider a soft roader like this or have they become kinder on the wallet now too?

Good car for the Mrs once used values are down in a few years

deebee · 11-01-2015, 12:50 PM

Must admit i quite like these and I'm normally a bit of a SUV hater, shame they don't come in a 6 cylinder

dazzapb · 11-01-2015, 01:45 PM

I am seriously considering one for next steed, especially if there is a 300bhp M lite version that is rumoured! (of course cost will be a factor lol)

ewanmac · 11-01-2015, 02:29 PM

I saw it today at my dealers too. On the list for my wife's next car and it ticks a lot of boxes. As previously stated, really impressive inside and looks good also although it's a bit nostrily in my opinion and the F31 still looks much nicer.

What I was really surprised at, however, is the price of them. Even an entry level 18d awd is over £30k. Shows you just how good value the 3 series I especially with all the discounts.

We will probably wait and see what the new VW Tiguan looks like.

Randolph13 · 11-01-2015, 02:44 PM

went to an events evening at our local showroom and very impressed with the XLine version and might replace our Freelander with an X1 next year, shall test drive one in a few months, expect to go for the 2.0i but thinking about the electric/petrol version when released, but don't know enough about it yet

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mmcc1972 Private 15 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 330d F31 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Where did you test drive, and did you talk figures with them? Also, what's the interior fit and trim quality like....pictures in the media don't really reflect how the car "feels" in terms of build quality.
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evan15281 Lieutenant 86 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lanarkshire iTrader: (0)	Had it for about 2 hours on my own. Combo of town, A road and motorway driving. Going to get it for 24 hours at some point. Figures not discussed yet. The interior quality is good. Much better than old X1 and I'd say a small notch above my F30. E.g. The leather dash trim around the gear stick helps lift the cabin. The much maligned gearstick looks odd in isolation and old fashioned compared to the know in the F30 but it falls right to hand when you're in cabin so it makes sense. The 2 litre diesel suits car well. Punchy enough and although there's a bit of roll in fast corners, it's acceptable considering bodystyle. Auto tailgate good. Dislikes? The standard seats - not as comfy as the sports seats. Tyre noise is a bit worse than F30 but X1 was on 19 inch Bridgestone RFTs vs my 19 inch Goodyear RFTs for comparison.
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TouringPleb Brigadier General 4372 Rep 4,230 Posts Drives: SRB 440i GC Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cambs iTrader: (0)	Could you say how the boot space compares with an F31? I've just got another German Shepherd and although the F31 is big enough for now, when the second one is fully grown I think I might need a bigger boot.
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Apl440i or 335d? Colonel 480 Rep 2,324 Posts Drives: F30 335D Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Walton on Thames iTrader: (1)	I would love one.... __________________ E46 Coupe 320d M Sport Gone. E92 320d M Sport Gone. F30 335d M Sport Gone.
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Mike200 Second Lieutenant 69 Rep 226 Posts Drives: BMW F15 4.0D / F31 335d Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: North West iTrader: (0)	The new X1 was on my short list but the costs were similar to a new 335d to purchase outright. Also C2C has recently reduced their discounts on this model. Expect they will sell well, similar to latest X3. How was the auto compared to the 335d. I read they use an Aisin 8 speed auto, rather than ZF.
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GBR1 Captain 338 Rep 674 Posts Drives: G05 45e on order Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Which model is the best to go for in these, X Line or M Sport? Its not such a clear cut decision like the the 3 series!?
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Apl440i or 335d? Colonel 480 Rep 2,324 Posts Drives: F30 335D Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Walton on Thames iTrader: (1)	X line for me. __________________ E46 Coupe 320d M Sport Gone. E92 320d M Sport Gone. F30 335d M Sport Gone.
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EvilDrPorkChop Lieutenant Colonel 951 Rep 1,643 Posts Drives: Porsche Cayman Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	+1 On X Line. Don't think it looks quite right in M Sport with all the colour coded bumpers etc. The X Line makes it look SUV.
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evan15281 Lieutenant 86 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lanarkshire iTrader: (0)	Boot is quite shallow with the false floor in place, much deeper once folded back but I'd order a spare wheel and that would eliminate the space. More of a problem for a dog owner might be the lack of a tonneau cover - it's a parcel shelf in the new X1. Couple more random observations. There's a sync button on climate control! Also went up in whole degrees , not 0.5 degrees. The gearbox seemed well suited to the car and the engine. Smooth, not hesitant and seemed to be in right gear at right time. The xLine is the better looking version in my opinion, only annoyance would be the steering wheel. It feels a bit cheap compared to the M sport steering wheel.
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dubdemand Captain 416 Rep 941 Posts Drives: F80 Individual Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (2)	The newer X designs are becoming instantly likeable where as they were always growers in the past! If I needed to waste endless amounts of money on road fund licence I might consider a soft roader like this or have they become kinder on the wallet now too? Good car for the Mrs once used values are down in a few years __________________ Individual SY F80 / insta:@dubdemand
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deebee Captain 325 Rep 810 Posts Drives: Not a Bimmer :( Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (0)	Must admit i quite like these and I'm normally a bit of a SUV hater, shame they don't come in a 6 cylinder
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dazzapb Brigadier General 1050 Rep 3,154 Posts Drives: 2019 X3M Comp Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SW London iTrader: (0)	I am seriously considering one for next steed, especially if there is a 300bhp M lite version that is rumoured! (of course cost will be a factor lol)
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ewanmac Captain 189 Rep 728 Posts Drives: m140i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Aberdeen iTrader: (0)	I saw it today at my dealers too. On the list for my wife's next car and it ticks a lot of boxes. As previously stated, really impressive inside and looks good also although it's a bit nostrily in my opinion and the F31 still looks much nicer. What I was really surprised at, however, is the price of them. Even an entry level 18d awd is over £30k. Shows you just how good value the 3 series I especially with all the discounts. We will probably wait and see what the new VW Tiguan looks like. __________________ M140i and Boxster S for Summer \| Previously F31 330dx, E90 335D, E92 335i, E46 320CD, E46 318ci x2... and some short-lived SUV thing
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Randolph13 Second Lieutenant 54 Rep 228 Posts Drives: F30 340i M Sport Shadow Join Date: May 2015 Location: North Dorset iTrader: (0)	went to an events evening at our local showroom and very impressed with the XLine version and might replace our Freelander with an X1 next year, shall test drive one in a few months, expect to go for the 2.0i but thinking about the electric/petrol version when released, but don't know enough about it yet
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