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BMW X1 2.0d ED: Test Drive Review

Date: 15 March 2012

BMW's entry-level X1 small 4x4 is available with both rear- and four-wheel drive. The cleanest Efficient Dynamics version, tested here and BMW's most efficient 4x4 to date, has the former (in addition to other tweaks) to save weight and fuel. The result is a 2.0-litre diesel X1 with 163hp, 119g/km and average economy of 62.8mpg - impressive figures for what is still a sizeable car. They're made even more remarkable by a 0-62mph time of 8.3secs and the German firm's trademark enjoyable handling.

The interior is typical of BMW - well built, refined and of good quality, if a little dour, while rear passenger space and the 420-litre boot are reasonable.

Those after a fully-fledged 4x4 for working use should look elsewhere, but anyone keen on the associated benefits of such a car as well as the BMW badge can now have all that with thoroughly impressive running costs.

BMW X1 2.0d Efficient Dynamics
Score8/10
VerdictAs clean and economical
as a 4x4 gets but not a
working tool. Ticks the
boxes for badge and
image appeal, though


Verdict


As clean and economical as a 4x4 gets but not a working tool. Ticks the boxes for badge and image appeal, though
8/10

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