BMW X1-SDRIVE Reviews

BMW X1 sDrive 18d SE - ONE FOR THE ROAD

By Line
More canny crossover than fledgling off-roader, BMW's entry-level X1 teams the option of a sporty rear-drive chassis with 1 Series-influenced SUV style. A winning formula? David Vivian finds out.

Ten Second Review
In marketing terms, there are two types of 4x4: real and faux and, unsurprisingly, BMW offers a choice of both with the X1. But in cases where money very much is an object, faux seems to be getting the upper hand these days, eschewing the extra bulk and thirst the seldom needed all-wheel-drive entails. Stripped back to the rear-wheel drive of the 1 Series on which it's based, the sDrive X1 18d SE is arguably the preferable option, promising a beguiling combination of on-road fun and frugality behind its rugged presence.