BMW X1

BMW’s smallest SUV, the X1, doesn’t have many premium competitors. There’s the Mercedes-Benz GLA Class, but that’s more of a wagon than an SUV. The Audi Q3 is more of a competitor for the X1…

In just a few months, the BMW X1 F48 will also be built at VDL NedCar in Born. Production in the Netherlands is a reaction to the high demand worldwide for the compact SUV, which…

All of BMW’s front-wheel drive-based models, under both the BMW and MINI brands, are based on what BMW calls the UKL architecture. This front-wheel drive-based architecture underpins everything from the BMW X1 and 2 Series…

While the BMW X1 may be maligned by enthusiasts, it’s actually a car the we like quite a bit. Sure, it’s front-wheel drive-based and that angers teeth-gnashing fanboys who want rear-wheel drive or nothing. However,…

Built on variants of the same platform, the BMW X1 and brand-new MINI Countryman are very similar siblings. Not only are they basically built on the same platform, they use similar powertrains and drivetrains. Under the…

The second generation of the entry-level X1 SUV is shaping up to be one of the most successful vehicles ever built by BMW. In January 2017, the F48 X1 was by far the most sold…

Chances are, you’ve seen about three of each of these cars just today. Small luxury crossovers are probably the most popular sorts of cars today. While they used to be cars we made fun of,…

Apart from e-mobility and autonomous tech, the car industry is witnessing another emerging trend- the growing demand for SUVs and crossovers, particularly in the luxury segment. In 2016, every third car Audi sold was from…

Midsize luxury crossovers are incredibly popular nowadays. Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus and Land Rover have been selling these sorts of vehicles by the boatload, especially here in the ‘States. While these sorts of cars are…

BMW’s second-generation X1 takes a lot of heat from many car enthusiasts for switching to front-wheel drive, especially in America where it’s the first front-drive Bimmer ever. This is exacerbated by the fact that the…