2022 BMW X1

The 2022 BMW X1 luxury SUV carries into the new year with no significant changes.

The X1 is available in one trim level, the 28i, and pricing starts at $36,395.

Unlike other BMWs, you won't find M Sport or M-badged performance variants of the X1. However, BMW does build a coupe-styled small SUV called the X2.

The X1 is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque from 1,450 to 4,500 RPM.

Power is routed through an eight-speed automatic transmission to either the front wheels (sDrive) or to all wheels when equipped with the xDrive on-demand all-wheel-drive system - a $2,000 option.

The X1 achieves an EPA-estimated 24 miles per gallon city, 33 mpg highway, and 27 combined or 23/31/26 mpg (city/highway/combined) when equipped with AWD.

The BMW X1 stretches to 175.5 inches which is 10 inches shorter than the next-size-up X3 and, at 71.7 inches wide, sits about three inches narrower. It most closely aligns with the Audi Q3 yet provides more rear legroom - even more than the X3. The cargo area measures 27.1 cubic feet and expands to 58.7 cubic feet with the second row folded, which is spacious for its size.

The basic active safety features are included in X1 such as automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, speed sign information, front and rear parking sensors, and high-beam assist. Adaptive cruise control is offered for $875 (with the Premium Package selected) and an automated parking assist system is a $200 stand-alone option.

The IIHS gives the X1 Good ratings for crashworthiness and a mid-level score for its automatic braking performance and NHTSA awards it five stars.

All X1’s feature an 8.8-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and SiriusXM compatibility, and a seven-speaker sound system. BMW’s remote connectivity is also included and there are two USB ports up front and two USB Type-C charge ports on the back of the center console for the rear passengers. A wireless charger is a $500 option.

A seven-speaker 205-watt sound system is standard and an $875 12-speaker Harman Kardon premium surround sound is optional (once the Premium Package has been selected).

The X1 is equipped with 18-wheels, matte chrome exterior trim and roof rails, a power tailgate, rain-sensing wipers, synthetic leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a high-gloss black interior trim with chrome accents, a dual-zone climate control system, eight-way power front seats with memory positioning for the driver, and one-touch up/down front windows.

The Convenience Package is $2,250 and includes proximity entry, a hands-free power tailgate, a panoramic moonroof, power-folding mirrors, ambient interior lighting, and auto-dimming driver’s side and rearview mirrors.

With the Convenience Package selected, the interior can be upgraded with leather seating surfaces and pearl chrome interior trim through the $1,550 Luxury Package.

The Premium Package can take the place of the Convenience Package for $4,250 and adds LED headlights with cornering lights, heated seats and steering wheel, a head-up display, and upgraded navigation, as well as the items of the Convenience Package.

The M Sport design package is $4,350 and includes a host of upgrades such as gloss black exterior trim (including grille inserts and roof rails), unique 18-inch wheels, body-colored wheel arches, lower door trim, and rocker panels, an aerodynamic kit that sees a more pronounced front facia with incorporated fog lights and an updated rear bumper, sport seats, an M sport steering wheel with paddle shifters, and the features of the Convenience Package. With the M Sport design package selected, the M Sport Suspension is available for $400.

The X1 offers several individual options without the need to select full packages, such as LED headlights with cornering lighting for $950, heated seats and steering wheel for $550, and a sliding and reclining rear seat for $300.

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