Although the BMW X1 xLine is hardly lacking in kit, our test car has no less than £8195 worth of options. Standard equipment includes Sensatec (artificial leather) seats, a curved display (comprising a 10.25-inch infotainment screen with a 10.7-inch digital driver's display) and 18-inch alloy wheels. The 'xLine' badge means our car sits in the middle of the X1 range, between Sport and M Sport. It's four-wheel drive, too, which is rapidly going out of fashion but could be useful during the cold snap we're currently experiencing. The 'xDrive23i' part of that means it's a 2.0-litre petrol with 48-volt electrical assistance providing a welcome boost in efficiency. So what have we got here? Well, we're going to be spending the next few months with a BMW X1 xDrive23i xLine. And if you want to travel even further under electric power, the BMW iX1 is a pure-electric model with a 64.7kWh battery providing a 272-mile range. You can still get the BMW X1 with diesel power, but it's also available as a plug-in hybrid with an impressive electric range of 55 miles. The big news, though, is the wide engine line-up available. That's largely because it's based on the new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer MPV, which means it gets a more spacious interior and loads of tech - including a fancy dual-screen infotainment setup. The third-generation car went on sale towards the end of last year, and it's only now that the X1 really starts to pose a threat to credible alternatives like the Audi Q3. The second-generation car hit the market in 2016, with a shift to the MINI Countryman platform and a little more style about it. ![]() The first-generation car arrived back in 2009 as a slightly awkward looking crossover based on the 3 Series Touring. The BMW X1 has taken three generations to get into its groove as a desirable family SUV. ![]() We're going to be running one for the next six months to decide if it's a worthy contender to the Range Rover Evoque and Volvo XC40. ![]() Report 1: Is this the best premium family SUV?
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