BMW X1 sDrive20d Exclusive
PRICE AS TESTED: Rs 29.9 lakh, ex-showroom all India
Fuel economy : 15.24 kmpl (claimed, ARAI approved)
WHAT YOU WILL LIKE
* Coupe-ish like looks
* Powerful 2.0-diesel
* Nice on-road dynamics
* More settled ride than the regular 3 Series
* Decent economics
* Pricing
WHAT YOU WON'T LIKE
* Space is just about enough for four, five is a squeeze
* Legroom at the rear is about adequate
* Some compromises have been made in terms of plastic quality
* Lack of all-wheel drive telling
* Waiting period already stretching to six months
A hopped-up BMW 3 Series. That's the one statement to define the BMW X1. If you thought it's a proper SUV, you might be slightly disappointed. But like most modern BMWs, you have to go beyond the looks and get behind the wheel to truly experience what BMW have tried to do with their new offering. So is it worth giving a second look, or should you ignore it and go for a proper, full-sized SUV instead? Let's get cracking with it, shall we!
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