2023 BMW X1 Diesel Review: Best-Selling Compact Luxury SUV Gets Better? — IN PICS

The BMW X1 has always been a success although the model has changed a lot from when it was first introduced in switching to front-wheel drive from rear-wheel drive.

The BMW X1 has always been a success although the model has changed a lot from when it was first introduced in switching to front-wheel drive from rear-wheel drive.

The previous X1 was a big success but if new numbers come in, the new generation is now the best selling SUV in the luxury space. Why the success? Well, the X1 is a compact BMW at an aggressive price while the new one brings in more muscle and a different interior while drawing buyers in this class. This is indeed the new generation model and has grown much larger so much so that you can confuse it with an X3. (Source: Somnath Chatterjee)

Compared to the earlier X1, the new generation is longer, wider and has a taller stance which looks more muscular. The styling is sharper and less curvy with clear cut lines too. There are a lot of angular lines, a massive new grille and L-shaped DRLs. Look closer and you will see some nice detailing too. The M Sport brings in sportier bumpers while the rear gets slimmer but more bold looking tail-lamps. Compared to its crossoverish predecessor, the new one looks bolder and bigger than other SUVs. (Source: Somnath Chatterjee)