X1 [Official] The new 2022 BMW X1 and iX1

[Swiss_ZH]

Just sat in a BMW X1 at the "Auto Zürich" and i must say, getting rid of the iDrive controller was one of the dumbest decisions they made. The i7 was there as well and i must say, the car looks way "sleeker" in real life than in pictures.

 

[dalab]

getting rid of the iDrive controller was one of the dumbest decisions

Totally

The i7 was there as well and i must say, the car looks way "sleeker" in real life than in pictures.

That's what I thought, thanks for sharing, what else can you comment on in terms of impressions and sensations of the "first look"

 

[Swiss_ZH]

Totally

That's what I thought, thanks for sharing, what else can you comment on in terms of impressions and sensations of the "first look"

overall the car looked much better in person (was displayed like the launch version of the i7 with the cashmere interior). The interior really is next level even compared to an s-class (let alone the eqs). The front doesn't look as weird irl as in pictures but i don't like it. the car is extremely long, which i'm sure helps to make it look so sleek.

first impression was like: opulent, expensive, luxurious (and impossible to park anywhere here in the city).

 

[dalab]

overall the car looked much better in person (was displayed like the launch version of the i7 with the cashmere interior). The interior really is next level even compared to an s-class (let alone the eqs). The front doesn't look as weird irl as in pictures but i don't like it. the car is extremely long, which i'm sure helps to make it look so sleek.

first impression was like: opulent, expensive, luxurious (and impossible to park anywhere here in the city).

Confirming expectations, thanks again.
Your last paragraph defines very well what I supposed

 

[AndreB]

So its more like a car to be driven in than to drive. In general long cars drive like a bus.

I'd own an I7 but if it doesn't drive like a bmw should then I'll pass it.

 

[dalab]

Does any insider know why the iX1 will not be sold in the USA?

 

[klier]

Found this on Reddit:

Day 2 of BMW ownership not going so great (2023 X1)

I should add sorry for those asking. Parked car at family’s for Thanksgiving, half an hour later see the windshield wipers are sporadically going and that the rear lights are flashing. Everything is locked and non -responsive. Use manual key to get in, nothing responding on the inside. Call roadside assistance, they recommend charging/jumping which we try to no avail. They send the tow out who also tries to jump it with no luck. All wheels are locked and they drag it onto the flatbed. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Looks stunning on the flatbed though lol
Glorious design.

 

[Centurion]

The above can happen to any car by any manufacturer.

 

[dalab]

Extensive and complete comparison.
The interior panels of the rear doors of the Alfa Romeo look like the Huyndai Tucson of ten years ago, all pure hard plastic, horrible, but despite that, the interior perceived quality is better than that of the Mercedes, incredible.
The best thing about the Alfa Romeo is the license plate on the side.

We have reached the day that an Alfa Romeo has better quality than a Mercedes, Ola, keep going, you're doing well.....
The beating that the X1 gives them both is evident in all sections

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[dalab]

 

[dalab]

Against the new X1, the GLA's reign as our Premium Small SUV of the Year is under threat. The Mercedes has great technology and a spacious cabin, but the BMW is more refined, more fun to drive, more practical, and offers higher performance.

Alfa knows how to make a stylish entrance, and the new Tonale joins the class with a design so beautiful it will be enough to convince many buyers. Still others will find an expensive car let down by a disappointing hybrid powertrain.

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[Centurion]

Against the new X1, the GLA's reign as our Premium Small SUV of the Year is under threat. The Mercedes has great technology and a spacious cabin, but the BMW is more refined, more fun to drive, more practical, and offers higher performance.

Although the X1 is a brilliant SUV, there are still reasons to buy a GLA. Like the Evoque, the Merc looks cute and the rounded off design makes it look less like a family car.

 

[klier]

Although the X1 is a brilliant SUV, there are still reasons to buy a GLA. Like the Evoque, the Merc looks cute and the rounded off design makes it look less like a family car.

lol no absolutely there has never ever been a reason to buy either a GLA or even worse Evoque. Both are tragic beyond words.

The X1 howwever..... damn what a gem.

 

[Uygar]

I always loved the Evoque in terms of design. My mom has one. It looks so cool. I don’t understand why people are hating it so much.

 

[klier]

I always loved the Evoque in terms of design. My mom has one. It looks so cool. I don’t understand why people are hating it so much.

It's just a personal thing, don't worry about it too much lol

But I don't see the connection between an Evoque and real Range Rover.

 

[Uygar]

It's just a personal thing, don't worry about it too much lol

But I don't see the connection between an Evoque and real Range Rover.

I meannn the real Range Rover is a different type of beast. It looks insane, especially the Sport. The ugliest models are probably the Discovery lineup.

 

[klugscheisser87]

I always loved the Evoque in terms of design. My mom has one. It looks so cool. I don’t understand why people are hating it so much.

The newest Evoque challanges GLA and X1 crap in design and interior quality, the ride quality is the same, as holiday’s renting car. Don’t expect crazyness in that price range.

Love the Evoque’s clean and elegant dash design. Here Merc and BMW are faith to their Oktoberfest aesthetics.

Outside it’s still better IMO and more minimalistic than the german cringe rides. It’s recognizible, where the the Germans are trying new recipe with each gen, searching for their luck, you recognize the brand and model by the badge only.

Evoque is not my cup of tea anyway, as all the small same looking little bulbs, Tonale, E-Pace included, but still I don’t get people buying GLA or X1, especially the previous X1 gen with its plasticky interior and that horrid 90’s minivan shape which you can still find at BMW’s dealers waiting to be sold until next year’s Halloween.

The GLA is hard to look at from any angle and the new X1 toyish as the XC40 or E-Pace, which both were clearly their aim

Small suv’s/minivan are giving cringe, especially seeing them mostly in base trim… X1 in here in Spain

 

[Uygar]

The newest Evoque challanges GLA and X1 crap in design and interior quality, the ride quality is the same, as holiday’s renting car. Don’t expect crazyness in that price range.

Love the Evoque’s clean and elegant dash design. Here Merc and BMW are faith to their Oktoberfest aesthetics.

Outside it’s still better IMO and more minimalistic than the german cringe rides. It’s recognizible, where the the Germans are trying new recipe with each gen, searching for their luck, you recognize the brand and model by the badge only.

Evoque is not my cup of tea anyway, as all the small same looking little bulbs, Tonale, E-Pace included, but still I don’t get people buying GLA or X1, especially the previous X1 gen with its plasticky interior and that horrid 90’s minivan shape which you can still find at BMW’s dealers waiting to be sold until next year’s Halloween.

The GLA is hard to look at from any angle and the new X1 toyish as the XC40 or E-Pace, which both were clearly their aim

Small suv’s/minivan are giving cringe, especially seeing them mostly in base trim… X1 in here in Spain

I actually love the way X1 and Tonale looks. Today I saw a green Tonale and it looked totally bonkers. The new X1 is also already selling like crazy in my city, already seen 5-6 of them (even though they started to sell them literally a month ago)
Can’t say the same with GLA though. It’s been on sale for few years now and I hardly see one on the roads.
XC40 is also a great car actually, my friend had one. Looks great in real life. Interior is not the craziest but it’s ok.
Evoque however is really a cool looking small SUV. I always loved the way it looks since it first came out in 2012. People always say they aren’t reliable cars but we haven’t had any problems with it whatsoever. Mum loves her Evoque dearly lol.

 

[dalab]

The new X1 is also already selling like crazy in my city,

That's good, when iX1 comes out it will be something to pay attention to

XC40 is also a great car actually, my friend had one. Looks great in real life.

I agree it's super cool in IRL

 

[Centurion]

I actually love the way X1 and Tonale looks. Today I saw a green Tonale and it looked totally bonkers. The new X1 is also already selling like crazy in my city, already seen 5-6 of them (even though they started to sell them literally a month ago)
Can’t say the same with GLA though. It’s been on sale for few years now and I hardly see one on the roads.
XC40 is also a great car actually, my friend had one. Looks great in real life. Interior is not the craziest but it’s ok.
Evoque however is really a cool looking small SUV. I always loved the way it looks since it first came out in 2012. People always say they aren’t reliable cars but we haven’t had any problems with it whatsoever. Mum loves her Evoque dearly lol.

I have seen a number of X1s and the car looks brilliant. Creases in the right places and looks chunky like an X5.

The XC40 has a softer appearance but has superb interior packaging with lots of cubbies.