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2021 BMW X1
SUV · 2015–2027
Trims and features
What changed for 2021
- Starting prices: +$200 (2 trims; hover for each)
- Automatic emergency braking: Forward Collision Warning → Automatic Emergency Braking (all trims)
2021 X1 trims
| sDrive28i | xDrive28i | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting MSRP | from $35,400 | from $37,400 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | B46 | B46 |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Sport Automatic: 8-Speed Sport Automatic Transmission STEPTRONIC Automatic: STEPTRONIC Automatic Transmission | 8-Speed Sport Automatic: 8-Speed Sport Automatic Transmission STEPTRONIC Automatic: STEPTRONIC Automatic Transmission |
| Gears | 8-Speed Sport Automatic: 8 STEPTRONIC Automatic: — | 8-Speed Sport Automatic: 8 STEPTRONIC Automatic: — |
| Drivetrain | 8-Speed Sport Automatic / STEPTRONIC Automatic | 8-Speed Sport Automatic / STEPTRONIC Automatic |
| Size and capability | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Tech | ||
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless |
| Audio | Optional | Optional |
| Wireless phone charging | Optional | Optional |
| Driver assistance | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional | Optional |
| Lane keeping | Lane Departure Warning | Lane Departure Warning |
| Automatic emergency braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking |
| Comfort | ||
| Seats | Synthetic Leather + option | Synthetic Leather + option |
| Heated seats | Optional | Optional |
| Climate zones | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior | ||
| Sunroof | Optional | Optional |
| Power liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 18 in + option | 18 in + option |
Packages and options (61)
| sDrive28i | xDrive28i | |
|---|---|---|
| Convenience Package $2,250 | Optional | Optional |
| Heated Front Seats and Steering Wheel $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Luxury Package $1,550 | Optional | Optional |
| M Sport Package $4,350 | Optional | Optional |
| M Sport Suspension $400 | Optional | Optional |
| Premium Package $4,250 | Optional | Optional |
| Standard Suspension | Standard | Standard |
| Aerodynamic Kit | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Interior and Exterior Mirrors | Optional | Optional |
| LED Headlights with Cornering Lights $950 | Optional | Optional |
| Panoramic Moonroof | Optional | Optional |
| Power-Folding Mirrors | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rails in High-Gloss Shadowline | Optional | Optional |
| Shadowline Exterior Trim | Optional | Optional |
| Space-Saver Spare $150 | Optional | Optional |
| Without Lines Designation Outside | Optional | Optional |
| Ambient Lighting | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | Optional | Optional |
| Comfort Access Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional |
| Dakota Leather Package | Optional | Optional |
| Enhanced USB and Bluetooth | Optional | Optional |
| Head-Up Display | Optional | Optional |
| Heated Front Seats | Optional | Optional |
| Heated Steering Wheel | Optional | Optional |
| Lumbar Support | Optional | Optional |
| M Steering Wheel | Optional | Optional |
| Navigation | Optional | Optional |
| Sliding and Reclining Rear Seat Adjustment $300 | Optional | Optional |
| Sport Seats | Optional | Optional |
| Universal Garage-Door Opener | Optional | Optional |
| Wireless Charging $500 | Optional | Optional |
| Harman/Kardon Premium Sound System $875 | Optional | Optional |
| ACC Stop and Go + Active Driving Assistant $1,000 | Optional | Optional |
| Parking Assistant $200 | Optional | Optional |
| 18-Inch M Double Spoke Wheels, Style 570M with All-Season Non-Run-Flat Tires | Optional | Optional |
| 18-Inch M Double Spoke Wheels, Style 570M with Run-Flat Tires | Standard | Standard |
| 19-Inch M Double-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels, Style 816M with Run-Flat Tires $600 | Optional | Optional |
| 18-Inch Y-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels, Style 579 with All-Season Run-Flat Tires | Standard | Standard |
| 19-Inch Y-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels, Style 580 with Run-Flat Tires $600 | Optional | Optional |
| All-Season Tires | Standard | Standard |
| Remove All-Season Tires/Add Performance Tires | Optional | Optional |
| Aluminum Hexagon Trim with Estoril Blue Matte Highlight | Standard | Standard |
| Brushed Aluminum Trim with Pearl Chrome Accent $350 | Optional | Optional |
| Fine Wood Fineline Trim with Pearl Chrome Accent $350 | Optional | Optional |
| Fine-Wood Oak Grain Trim with Pearl Chrome Accent | Optional | Optional |
| Alpine White | Optional | Optional |
| Black Sapphire Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Cashmere Silver Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Glacier Silver Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Jet Black | Optional | Optional |
| Mineral Grey Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Mineral White Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Misano Blue Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Phytonic Blue Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Storm Bay Metallic $1,200 | Optional | Optional |
| Black Perforated Dakota Leather $1,450 | Optional | Optional |
| Black Perforated Dakota Leather with Blue Highlight $1,450 | Optional | Optional |
| Black SensaTec | Optional | Optional |
| Mocha Dakota Leather $1,450 | Optional | Optional |
| Oyster / Black SensaTec | Optional | Optional |
| Oyster Perforated Dakota Leather $1,450 | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: powertrain, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 27–28 mpg | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 27–28 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 26–28 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 17 | No | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 26–28 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 30 | No | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 28 mpg | 4 of 5 | 6 | 70 | No | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 26–27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 1 | No | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 26–27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 9 | Standard | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 26–27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 13 | Standard | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 25–26 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 11 | Standard | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 25–26 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 59 | Optional | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 25–26 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 156 | Optional | No |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 25 mpg | — | — | — | — | No |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD, RWD | 21–26 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 94 | No | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: X1 2018–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BMW X1 SUV N/A AWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | BMW X1 SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 17 |
| 2024 | BMW X1 SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 30 |
| 2023 | BMW X1 SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 6 | 70 |
| 2022 | BMW X1 SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | BMW X1 SUV FWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | BMW X1 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 9 |
| 2021 | BMW X1 SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 9 |
| 2020 | BMW X1 SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 13 |
| 2020 | BMW X1 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 13 |
| 2019 | BMW X1 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 11 |
| 2019 | BMW X1 SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 11 |
| 2018 | BMW X1 SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 59 |
| 2018 | BMW X1 SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 59 |
| 2017 | BMW X1 SUV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 156 |
| 2017 | BMW X1 SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 156 |
| 2015 | BMW X1 Sdrive28I SUV RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 94 |
| 2015 | BMW X1 Xdrive28I SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 94 |
| 2015 | BMW X1 Xdrive35I SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 94 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | X1 M35i | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2027 | X1 xDrive28i | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2026 | X1 M35i | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2026 | X1 xDrive28i | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2025 | X1 M35i | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2025 | X1 xDrive28i | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2024 | X1 M35i | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2024 | X1 xDrive28i | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2023 | X1 xDrive28i | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2022 | X1 sDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2022 | X1 xDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2021 | X1 sDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2021 | X1 xDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2020 | X1 sDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2020 | X1 xDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2019 | X1 sDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2019 | X1 xDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2018 | X1 sDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2018 | X1 xDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2017 | X1 sDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2017 | X1 xDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2016 | X1 xDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2015 | X1 sDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2015 | X1 xDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2015 | X1 xDrive35i | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.