2015 BMW X1 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test

Good

Source IIHS.org

MPG (up to)

18 -23 City / 27 -34 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

240 -300

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Christine C

The x1 handles amazing in the snow & rain.

Handling of the vehicle is amazing. The pick up when u step on the gas is incredible. The gas mileage is fantastic. I would buy a new one if I could every year.

Meredith M

It's super sporty and fun to drive yet still gets great gas mileage.

I traded my X3 for an X1 and I have found that I prefer the smaller vehicle at this point in my life. I don't have as many kids or as much stuff to tote around, so I prefer to get better gas mileage! It also has a twin turbo and is super-fun to drive.

jan s

It is expensive to maintain once it is outside of the warranty period.

I love how it drives....like a car instead of an suv. I wish it had more safety features.

Mish K

Very sporty and great for all season! Very safe and reliable car.

Smooth and comfortable drive. Luxurious feel. Great sound system, and leather interior gives it a high quality feel. A head turner and admirable car. Sunroof can be used on a beautiful sunny day to let the air in and wind blowing through your hair! Great car.

Derek W

BMW x1 2015 model review. Good engine, smaller size SUV and long lasting.

It is a nice car in general. Engine, function and exterior are well designed. The horse power can pick up really fast and it has long life span. However, the maintenance is expensive because it is German motor, even though it will be covered for four years. Moreover, the interior is smaller and it is oil consuming too.

Diana P

I love the quiet ride and onboard features. The easy to read dash displays. I wish it had a remote starter and the wiper features were easier to figure out

This model has a comfortable roomy ride and is great for long trips.

Crystal M

Wonderful combination of sedan & SUV!

I really enjoy my car! Super reliable and haven't had any problems while driving it for the past 4 years. It's an in between car that can feel like a sedan but also functions like SUV. Love the spacious trunk as well! The interior space is comparable to the series.

Kara E

Very comfortable and good safety rating.

Great rearview camera and cold weather features such as heated seats and steering wheel. The panorama moonroof is another great feature for nice sunny days. Sometimes the Bluetooth is temperamental and will not connect to my phone without having to change some settings.

Negative Owner Reviews

Jessica W

I really love driving my car, it has great acceleration and handles well, but in every other aspect it is lacking. It is incredibly limited on interior space, I cannot fit a stroller and something else in it. No car seats fit. The sound system is dated - CD, no connection via bluetooth for music. It's a really poor family car, but may be great for an individual.

Really fun and great to drive, but a very poor family car

Saji S

The space and field of view of this car are relatively small, and the comfort .

The space and field of view of this car are relatively small, and the comfort and the feeling of the car at the same price are quite satisfactory.

Breanna A

Great car for a car guy, not so much for a comfort loving gal

My issues with the car are mainly with the driving style and 'extras' that it does not have. My husband likes that the car lets you 'feel the road', but I don't enjoy that. I would rather feel like I'm sitting on a comfy cloud instead. I also don't like some of the weird technology limitations. For example: I can have my phone Bluetooth to the car for hands free talking, but I can't use the Bluetooth function in order to listen to music. I also find the radio display small and non techy - it doesn't give information about the radio station or song that is playing.

Cynthia P

Nice but not the level expected from BMW.

Overall the car performs very well on the road, excellent acceleration and parking. Always feel like I am in control regardless of weather and road conditions. Bad side is a lot of the interior trim is plastic and so contracts and expands with the weather - rattles horribly in the winter.

Chuck S

BMW x1, review from a family man and car junkie.

It is a fun drive for a family car. Good acceleration. I wish it had more features like Bluetooth audio. The leather is nice. Sunroof is large. I had an oil leak at 80k miles. There is a piece that has failed on most BMW models like this at that point.

BMW X1 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

sDrive28i

240 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats

xDrive28i

240 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats

xDrive35i

300 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats

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2015 BMW X1 Owner Reviews

4.57

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Mish K on May 21, 2021

Very sporty and great for all season! Very safe and reliable car.

Lena D on May 6, 2021

My BMW makes me feel like a speed racer.

The 2015 BMW x1 offers me the rush and adrenaline of a sports car, with the reliability of the safest cars, all in a compact and attractive design. It is cool and comfortable.

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Pros from Owners

Megan R.

This car gets good gas mileage. I also like the color scheme, which is white exterior and tan interior, my top choice. It is a safe car, reliable and sturdy. It has lots of trunk space and is comfortable to ride in.

Derek W.

Good engine and fast speed. Functional and the computer system is very advanced, which everything is managed well. Moreover, the model of the car looks modern and trendy however low profile. Overall, it is a convenient car to use, which the size is good and has enough space to put things in.

Derek W.

It is good to drive. The engine is strong, the car itself is really strong and stable, the space is adequate for a small SUV. You can track the status of your vehicle by using the computer system in it. Additionally, smaller car is easier to park with. Overall, the pros are very important factors of buying the vehicle.

Cons from Owners

Megan R.

It does require higher grade gas which can get expensive pretty quickly if I am making lots of long trips. Also, it does not Bluetooth connect music, I have to use an AUX cord. Repair and maintenance is expensive as well.

Derek W.

However, the car is pretty oil consuming, which pretty much takes up 15 gallons of gasoline. Moreover, the space is not that big and the seats are pretty small. Finally, other than the cons, pros is more outstanding and overall it is a good car to use.

Derek W.

However, the car itself is very gas consuming, which you have to add gasoline in a short interval of time. The backseat is not as comfortable since it is a smaller vehicle. Finally, it is really expensive to do maintenance since a lots of parts has to be taken back to the original dealer shop.

Ranks #7 Luxury Compact SUV by Owners

The 2015 BMW X1 has an average owner rating of 4.57 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 17 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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Ranks #1 Luxury Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2015 BMW X1 has a combined MPG of 34 which ranks it #1 of 17 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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Is The 2015 BMW X1 A Good Car?

It is a safe car with excellent acceleration, handling, and braking. It is also very spacious inside considering the size. Gets decent gas mileage and does have the stop/start feature when sitting in... Read More

Cynthia P.

Yes, reliable but without touchscreen or smartphone Bluetooth connection. Also mileage is pretty bad as gas is getting expensive

William I.

How Reliable Is The 2015 BMW X1?

The car has been very reliable and so far few mechanical issues. Unfortunately it has a lot of interior trim pieces that are cheap plastic. They seem to increase/decrease depending on weather... Read More

Cynthia P.

Have had to get the airbags replaced because of a recall, but you can take it into any BMW dealership to deal with problems and there are many in my area

Renee A.

Is The 2015 BMW X1 A Good Value?

I bought it a few years ago for $27k - I think it is only valued at $10k now. If the interior had been a bit more polished I would say it is a great value, but because of the issues I have had with it... Read More

Cynthia P.

Bought it pre-owned at a good price for the car with the amount of miles it had. Unsure about the price if it were bought used

Michelle C.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

(Not Rated)

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety