BMW X1 [2010-2012] User Reviews

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3.3/5

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sDrive20d

Rs. 25,80,345

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sDrive20d
- Diesel
- Automatic
- Ratings 3.3
sDrive20d(H)
- Diesel
- Automatic
- Ratings 3.5
sDrive18i
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Ratings 3.0

Categories (out of 5)

4.0Exterior
3.4Comfort
3.7Performance
3.7Fuel Economy
3.4Value for Money

All BMW X1 [2010-2012] sDrive20d Reviews

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If you are remotely considering this car, go for it.
13 years ago | Abhay

Exterior To the contrary of people calling it SUV, compnay does not call it SUV, Hence we should not disgrace this CAR as Hatch back either, its a cross over some thing like BMW 5 Series GT. This is really a tall car when you compare with 3 series and will help people like me who are tall to atleast now have a good car where we can fit and drive confortably at 26 Lacs on road.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Its supereb quality, I owned Skoda Octavia, Innvoa and mostly those catogary cars, I have seen CRV and also Captiva and X trail, but this car looks so cool inside, I really love there Dash board design and lay out, very functional and no nonsense, though there is no iDrive, but it does have most of the stuff of idrive in small display. I also like there night time interiro lighting, they have nicely placed red led, which looks cool. You can even customise how the turn indicators should work, how the central locking should respond, car does self check every time you start, Its definatly state of the Art in its catogary, to the contrary comments by other reviewer who has not even owened this vehicle.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Its my first Automatic car, and I was always sceptical for its performance and millege, and to my surprise, its a awsome change, infact it changes gear even better than I could do, and car does not shy to get to 200 kmph, but I could not push it more than that (Indian Roads :) ). Cars enginge is really very responsive, many of time at signal when I am on first row, the car shoots from the line like bullet and goes faraway from other traffic. Fuel economy is very good, I get between 11 to 13 kmpl, considring the way I drive this baby its a very cool milege.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is tunned properly for indian road conditions and feels ok, why ok not good because I did not find better than any of other premium car in this segment, but for passengers its really good diffrance, because of automatic oslation between grear change is not there hence confortable ride, Handling is good, but because of extra tallness of the car it does have little body role.

Final Words Awsome, what a entry level car it is, its for the person who likes to drive the car, and love tech in that. Also its best way to get feel of scarry service bill syndrome of a premium car, if you can handel it than a whole lot of options open up for you, I am yet to get my car for first service.

Areas of improvement Dealership.
BMW QualityNON
Rating parameters(out of 5)
5
Exterior/Styles
5
Comfort & Space
5
Performance (Engine/Gear/Overall)
4
Fuel Economy
5
Value for Money/Features
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Mileage11 kmpl
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Irresponsible, arrogant, incompetent, zero valued BMW (Big Money Wasted)
12 years ago | Joji

Exterior Not too bad

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Not a value for money

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Don't trust BMW - Fuel economy is very poor

Ride Quality & Handling Better charter a bullock cart than its rear seat riding

Final Words I have purchased a BMW X1 from their Chennai dealer (Kun Exclusive) on 4th Nov. 2011 and they have delivered a defective vehicle. As I reside in Cochin, I have started communicating with them where I have not received a proper response and action.

Hence I approached BMW India New Delhi and exchanged many emails and telephone calls without getting a reasonable response, action and respect to a customer where they used to repeat the same words of the dealer; as if the guys in BMW customer relation is paid by the dealer Kun Exclusive.

Finally I took up the matter with BMW Germany customer care and my repeated reminders ended up saying 'your complaint has been forwarded to concerned dept..

(Please see the complaints registered with BMW India below).

I am fed up with this irresponsible BMW as they force me to drive an unsafe vehicle. Finally I have decided to take up with the legal system as well as to the people in the country.

We (few NGO's and media guys extended support) are preparing to do road shows in Cochin - two bullocks will be pulling my BMW X1 on the streets and highways - as well as we will be distributing brochures detailing my complaints and how BMW treated it in front of BMW Cochin show room for the next few months.

If any one having issues with BMW, please join with me as your support is verymuch encouraging(contact me at: jacobvpp@yahoo.com). And we are here to support those looking for help about BMW's arrogant attitude against a customer.

Areas of improvement

Major Defects:

Vehicle gets locked automatically – repeated many times (I used to keep spare key always in my pocket or wife’s vanity bag)
Traction Control System faulty – vehicle cannot be driven safely
Water ingress – from port rear window
Vehicle pulls to left and runs off road
Exhaust end – discoloration and marks
Gap between right head light and bumper
Improperly installed bolts inside bonnet – a vehicle part is about to fall off
Low engine oil level
Engine oil found black when I received vehicle from Kun Exclusive Chennai.

Leaks at both front wheels/brakes.

Hiped Brand ImageLeaking windows, faulty Traction Control, faulty central lock, unsafe to drive, Arrogant Customer ca
Rating parameters(out of 5)
2
Exterior/Styles
2
Comfort & Space
1
Performance (Engine/Gear/Overall)
1
Fuel Economy
1
Value for Money/Features
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Mileage9 kmpl
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Not Big Not small..its fun to drive on highways.
12 years ago | Santosh Khanavkar
Exterior

awsome..a perfect blend of SUV, Vagon and Sedan. good to see from front. its big bonnet will catch your heart..Even the Cheaper CE variant gets electrically adjustable front seats, the Driver seat gets 2 memories which can also be set to the car keys. I find the seats a bit too soft for my taste, the shape and size of seats is all great. Rear seats too are well set up, it is not too upright, the headrest is softer than other cars which feels like pillow Being higher set than than an average sedan it’s easier to get in and get out.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

only one world simple. no cosmetic plastic work. its good to see BMW bonnet badge from diving seat.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

177 BHP powerfull diesel engine. i m already achive 205 km / hr top speed on mumbai pune express highway. its a plessure experiance with brakes.

Ride Quality & Handling

BMW done all for safety. its a safe car to drive on highways. not like.. others ..

Final Words

go for this....l

Areas of improvement

Badge value with good fuel economy.Legendary BMW Handling and Fun to Drive factor.heavy steering on parking speed, Not an actual crossover it's perceived to be, it's just a Station-W
Rating parameters(out of 5)
5
Exterior/Styles
4
Comfort & Space
5
Performance (Engine/Gear/Overall)
5
Fuel Economy
5
Value for Money/Features
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Driven forFew thousand kilometers
Mileage15 kmpl
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The New X1 Innovation - Go for it!
12 years ago | Kiran Karri
Exterior

The design is very cool and trendy. Clean lines (you cannot take your eye off the BIG bonnet in comparison to ANY car/suv) and a dramatic change at the back with some neat cuts. The kidney bean grill is a tad bigger than the 3 Series. The lights are neatly designed, very BMW, smart fog lamps, classy sun roof and finally the height of the car - definitely smaller in comparison to the X3 and other SUV's but the large wheel base gives it the height you may be looking for.(the feeling of a SUV when you sit inside). But when did BMW ever claim it to be a SUV, they call it a compact SAV. If you want a hatchback instead of a sedan, for more space, its worth the try.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

The iDrive not only gives the dash a trendy look but is also a very useful devise to navigate your way with the features. It would have been completely worthwhile if India supported the navigation system. Lacks some of the automatic sensors, the cruise control and hill assist (if i were to compare features for the cost u pay. you get all of these in other brands for lesser cost). Its definitely a 4 people car and the fifth should be a kid. But very comfortable knee room and head room in both rows (i am 6ft tall and can easily walk in and walk out unlike crawling into bucket seats). The second row seats fall flat (not 180 degree though) and give u the space u want to bundle your dog (i have a St Bernard) or for more luggage

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

This is where the BMW quality kicks in. At 2000 RPM, the surge is surreal. You can enjoy the power on long stretches and even for that little push to over take in city traffic. The sports mode could have been better, lacks a wee bit in the turbo u would expect in DS mode. But you can live with it. The AC is powerful and does not disturb the engine power. . The gear box is responsive and the economy is purely based on your usage. It can change with every day

Ride Quality & Handling

The experience of the rise is what you buy this little toy for. Good suspensions, body roll is minimal unless its a terribly bad road. Fantastic (and surprises you) on the curves. Fairly noisy engine on the outside but very quiet in the cabin. Its difficult to believe you are driving a diesel car.

Final Words

No automobile will provide you with everything you want. I was scouting for a SUV, a mean machine but ended with this toy. Like many of the new breed of SUVs, this is not for off roading. Why did i end up with it? Apart from being a good machine: The brand (the BMW badge can kill the Hyundais, Toyotas, Fords, Skodas of the world in perception), brand values, fits my requirements of space and power, easy to drive in congested traffic, definitely gets the look, and provides a sense of pride

Areas of improvement

You may not use all the features all the while but the X1 could provide you with some extra features (a chiller box for example) definitely.

Looks good, feels like a SUV when inside and a smart operatorCould have had more features
Rating parameters(out of 5)
4
Exterior/Styles
4
Comfort & Space
4
Performance (Engine/Gear/Overall)
4
Fuel Economy
4
Value for Money/Features
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