The BMW X1 xDrive28i is a distinct subcompact luxury SUV made by BMW.

The BMW X1 is a type of subcompact luxury SUV produced by BMW. BMW X1 is the tiniest SUV in BMW line-up below the X3, aiming a larger range of customers because of its smaller size, increased efficiency, and a lesser price because of the all-wheel drive layout (xDrive) being optional. The second-generation X1 marked the switch to the front-wheel drive-based layout using the UKL2 platform shared with the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and the Mini Countryman. Despite its name, it is currently only the next smallest SUV made by BMW because the introduction of the X2. The BMW X1 xDrive28i may be the first-generation model and was originally presented whilst the BMW Concept X1 at the Paris Motor Show in 2008. Development of the vehicle were only available in 2006 when BMW identified the need for a smaller and better model in its SUV line-up as petrol prices were increasing. As a result of urgent need to produce the automobile, development and pre-production time was shortened by 40 percent compared to previous X Series models. It is based on the same platform since the E90 3 Series and features exactly the same 2,760 mm (109 in) wheelbase. The X1 is the initial BMW X Series to be around in the sDrive trim. It was not introduced to the United States until 2012. In 2013, the E84 X1 underwent a facelift, featuring restyled exterior and interior design elements, in addition to the integration of BMW EfficientDynamics on all models. The BMW X1 could be the second- and current-generation model. It is made upon the front-wheel drive based UKL2 platform, and comes in long-wheelbase and long-wheelbase hybrid variants in China. The range contains turbocharged 3-cylinder and 4-cylinder petrol and diesel engine options. Base models are front-wheel drive (branded as sDrive), with all-wheel drive (xDrive) available as an option and is standard for many higher-end models. The 2022 BMW X1 xDrive28i interior is nicely appointed with mostly premium materials. But poke around and you will discover proof of cost cutting. The glovebox door can be as flimsy as a plastic lunchbox, and the bin hidden beneath the front seat, while useful, feels like BMW purchased in bulk from the dollar-store fire sale. The cockpit includes a driver-focused layout, reinforcing the X1's sporty personality. Facing the driver is really a businesslike gauge cluster that looks elegant and is simple to read at a glance. The driving position is excellent, even though the steering-wheel adjustments might use more flexibility in both angle and reach. The cargo area is carpeted, trimmed in chrome, and cavernous. The BMW X1 xDrive28i standard infotainment system is intuitive and easy to operate while away from home but perhaps only a little dated. The 8.8-inch iDrive system includes in-dash navigation, With features and controls situated to place you front and center, and the soft feel of the available Dakota leather upholstery, every driving experience is tailored for your convenience and comfort. Thanks to Apple CarPlay® Preparation can connect your smartphone to your BMW wirelessly. Enjoy usage of your content through the Central Information Display, the instrument cluster and the optional Head-up Display. To regulate all these things, BMW provides a rotary knob on the center console that matches comfortably underneath the driver's right hand. The controller is surrounded by shortcut buttons for phone, nav, and other functions. The 2022 BMW X1 xDrive28i is powered with a 228-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The turbo four provides a lot of pep as well as good fuel efficiency. Within our all-wheel-drive test vehicle, we managed a 6.3-second 60-mph time, which makes it one of many quicker entries in this class. Front-wheel drive is standard. The optional all-wheel-drive system favors the front wheels, although as much as 100 percent of the engine's output can, for brief moments in low-traction scenarios, flow to the rear. The X1 boasts competitive fuel-economy ratings for its class, although the Mercedes-Benz GLA250 beats it in both city and highway EPA numbers. And the all-wheel-drive X1 tested delivered just 29 mpg on the highway, 2 mpg in short supply of its EPA rating. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the BMW X1 the greatest rating of Good in every six crash tests. The IIHS uses a different scale for grading collision avoidance features. The X1 earned the mid-tier rating of Advanced because of its standard vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention system. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the BMW X1 xDrive28i a general safety rating of five out of five stars, with five stars in the medial side crash test and four stars in the frontal crash and rollover tests. BMW X1 Safety features are the collision warning, emergency braking, rear parking sensors, Lane departure warning, high-beam headlights, rearview-camera, adaptive headlights, cruise control, park assist, and the Head-up display.