2025 BMW X1 M35i - 14 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
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0:00 - Intro
0:23 - ODDS & ENDS
Wireless charger has seatbelt lol
An ambient light surround
Boost paddle
Volume scroller is very satisfying
Iconic sounds?
Adaptive content
2:05 - What is this? Competitors?
Smallest SUV from BMW
Rides on a MINI chassis so FWD first
BUT all X1s are AWD
Audi Q3
Mercedes GLB
Lexus NX (kinda)
Acura ADX
2:50 - Engine
2.0T
312 hp
295 lbft
xDrive std
26 mpg (28 in 28i)
0-50 in low 5 (some are getting under 5 sec)
3:20 - Drivetrain
7 speed DCT
Weird for BMW (probably cuz MINI)
xDrive AWD std
3:40 - Weight/dynamics
48V mild hybrid would smooth out gear changes and slow speed stuff AND make it more efficient
Adaptive suspension on M35
DCT things
Road noise is a thing
MINI chassis is FWD first
Deadens on center?
Ride is a bit stiff and busy
Brakes are great
LSD in rear
6:12 - Styling
Aggressive styling
Still kinda angel eyes
Geometric kidney grille (badge)
Embellished lower fascia like X3 m50
20 in Wheels w/ red brake
Subtle M style wing mirrors
Classic SUV profile shape looks really handsome
flush door handles
Rear embellished spoiler
Jagged Led taillights
Quad tips surrounded by diffuser
7:10 - Trunk
Power trunk w/ kick gesture
25 cuft (big)
57 cuft (big)
Grocery bag hangers
Underfloor storage is huge
7:59 - Rear seats
Pano roof
Good space thanks to roofline
Bigger than Q3
Smaller than GLB
Seats recline
Pockets
Vents & chargers
Center armrest w/ cupholders
No shades, no third zone, no heated seats
9:08 - Front seats
Heated, no cooled option
Heated steering
9:39 - Cabin
Super interesting seats w/ M detailing
Heated seats and steering
Pretty minimal cabin design yet doesn’t feel cheap
Metal Bowers speaker grille
Floating center console like iX
storage
Climate is in screen
Build and materials*
10:33 - Tech
HUD part of premium package
10 in cluster
10 in center screen
iDrive 9
Wireless ACP & AA
OTA updates
Great 360 cameras - love to see it on this class
Reverse assist
Safety suite
No adaptive cruise or lane keep std
Driver assist pro package is nice
11:47 - Price
M35 starts just under 51k
28 starts 41,350
12:27 - POV