BMW X1

The BMW X1 is a new-school crossover SUV with a lot of old-school DNA. That means it's a comfortable and compact SUV with the latest tech and safety features. But the X1 also is a joy to drive in that old-school BMW sort of way. It comes standard with a powerful engine and gives you a nimble feel when going around turns. It offers the most cargo capacity in its class as well.

For 2021 there are no changes to the X1, which is just fine. The most glaring omission is the continued lack of support for Android Auto. Otherwise the X1 fares well against a crowded field of rivals — many of which are big on style but short on practicality. Closest competitors include the Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA and GLB, although offerings from Cadillac, Volvo and Lexus are also vying for your attention. Check out our in-depth Expert Rating to learn more of our take on the 2021 X1.

The BMW X1 is a five-seat SUV available in two trims: the front-wheel-drive sDrive28i or the all-wheel-drive xDrive28i. Both are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (228 hp, 258 lb-ft) mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

sDrive28i This base trim comes well-equipped with the following:

• 18-inch wheels
• Roof rails
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Power liftgate
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Simulated leather seats
• Power-adjustable front seats
• Automatic climate control
• 8.8-inch touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
• Seven-speaker sound system

Standard safety equipment includes:

• Front collision warning with collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)

xDrive28i Opting for this model nets you all equipment in the sDrive28i plus:

• All-wheel drive
• Hill descent control

A variety of optional packages are also available. They include:

M Sport package Enhances the X1's sportiness with:

• Unique wheel design
• Sportier exterior trim
• Sport-tuned transmission
• Sportier steering wheel with paddle shifters
• Sport front seats
• Unique interior trim
• M Sport suspension (optional)

Convenience package Includes a few niceties, including

• Power-folding mirrors
• Auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors
• Adjustable lumbar support for the front seats
• Ambient interior lighting
• Panoramic sunroof

Premium package Comes with desirable upgrades such as:

• Contents of the Convenience package
• LED headlights with cornering lights
• Heated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Head-up display
• Upgraded navigation

Luxury package Upgrade the X1's interior with the following:

• Authentic leather
• Wood-grain or aluminum trim

Also be on the lookout for a few stand-alone options. They include:

• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the X1 and the car in front)
• Premium Harman Kardon sound system
• Wireless charging pad