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BMW X1 18d SE - ONE FOR THE ROAD

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More canny crossover than fledgling off-roader, BMW's entry-level X1 teams the option of a sporty rear-drive chassis with 1 Series-influenced SUV style. A winning formula? David Vivian finds out.

Ten Second Review
In marketing terms, there are two types of 4x4: real and faux and, unsurprisingly, BMW offers a choice of both with the X1. But in cases where money very much is an object, faux seems to be getting the upper hand these days, eschewing the extra bulk and thirst the seldom needed all-wheel-drive entails. Stripped back to the rear-wheel drive of the 1 Series on which it's based, the sDrive X1 18d SE is arguably the preferable option, promising a beguiling combination of on-road fun and frugality behind its rugged presence.

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Avatar 26/03/2013 22:27:33
Marcin Szczepanski - 2010 Bmw X1 X1 2.0
Elegant and very frugal!! Discs corroded soon after 10000miles!...
Avatar 21/03/2013 11:32:09
Ann - 2012 Bmw X1 Not sure
Fantastic vehicle - love driving it ...
Avatar 21/03/2013 06:25:43
Antony Wild - 2011 Bmw X1 X-drive 20d Msport
This the third BMW that I have owned although the first X1 - although the Msport derivative is not to everyone's taste, if you want handling near to that of a 3 series with the practicality of the hig...
Avatar 20/03/2013 19:50:16
K BAKER - 2012 Bmw X1 Ecodynamics
MPG way down on BMW'S figures. 6 months old and a few rattles have started. On the plus side, it is easy to drive and park, and is well equipped....
Avatar 20/03/2013 13:22:28
Steve - 2010 Bmw X1 1.8 sdrive se
great car...
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