Not for the first time, BMW is heading into uncharted territory. Following the success of its X5 and X6 models, the German giant aims to break into the compact SUV market with its all-new X1.
X-badged BMWs now account for one in five of the firm’s sales. And, to broaden the latest car’s appeal, the brand is set to offer two and four-wheel-drive variants.
Here, we test the entry-level rear-wheel-drive X1 20d sDrive SE. Power comes from the maker’s tried-and-tested 177bhp 2.0-litre diesel engine, and in this trim, the X1 weighs in at £24,205. That puts it in sight of prestige and mainstream rivals alike....
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