sDrive20i
$67,500 +ORC
- Engine
- 1.5L turbo petrol 3cyl 48V mild hybrid
- Drive
- FWD
Value sweet spot. 2.0T with mild-hybrid assist, the volume seller.
BMW
2026 BMW X1
Small luxury SUV
On sale nowPetrol
From $67,500 plus on-road costs
The U11 X1 is the third generation of BMW's smallest combustion SUV, sharing its UKL2 front-drive-biased platform with the all-electric iX1 and 2 Series Active Tourer.
From$67,500+ORC
Engine1.5L turbo petrol 3cyl 48V mild hybrid
Power180 to 233 kW
Fuel use8.3 L/100 km
Seats5
Boot540 L
Towingup to 1,800 kgbraked
Warranty5 yrs / unlimited km. PHEV
CarTell take
We haven't driven the X1 yet. On paper, PHEV loses some boot to the battery (drops to 490 L). 1.5T three-cylinder feels strained when fully loaded, test drive with passengers if buying the sDrive18i.
Why consider it
- Four powertrains in one body, including a PHEV with up to 89 km WLTP EV range and a 233 kW M35i.
- 540 L boot is class-leading. iDrive 9 with curved display and wireless CarPlay standard from base.
What to know
- Climate buried in the touchscreen, fewer physical buttons than X3.
- Option packs add up fast, especially Driving Assistant Professional.
- M35i pricing brushes against entry X3.
Who it suits
Couples or small families wanting a premium compact SUV with real drivetrain choice, from frugal 1.5T to PHEV commuter to 233 kW M35i hot SUV.
City drivers
Compact footprint, 540 L boot
Small families
5 seats, 5-star ANCAP
Premium buyers
Cabin quality up top
Performance and ownership
The numbers that matter day to day.1.5L turbo petrol 3cyl 48V mild hybrid
Powertrain
180 to 233 kW, 400 to 477 Nm
8.3 L/100 km
Claimed fuel use
Combined cycle.
5 yrs / unlimited km. PHEV
Warranty
Grades and pricing
4 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Engine | Power | Fuel use | Drive | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive20i | $67,500 +ORC | 1.5L turbo petrol 3cyl 48V mild hybrid | FWD | Value sweet spot. 2.0T with mild-hybrid assist, the volume seller. | ||
| sDrive20i M Sport | $70,962 +ORC | 1.5L turbo petrol 3cyl 48V mild hybrid | FWD | |||
| xDrive25e M Sport | $79,900 +ORC | 1.5L turbo petrol 3cyl plug-in hybrid | 180 kW | AWD | ||
| M35i xDrive | $94,700 +ORC | 2.0L turbo petrol 4cyl | 233 kW | 8.3 L/100 km | AWD | Performance flagship. xDrive AWD, M Sport differential, 5.4 second 0 to 100. |
sDrive20i M Sport
$70,962 +ORC
- Engine
- 1.5L turbo petrol 3cyl 48V mild hybrid
- Drive
- FWD
xDrive25e M Sport
$79,900 +ORC
- Engine
- 1.5L turbo petrol 3cyl plug-in hybrid
- Power
- 180 kW
- Drive
- AWD
M35i xDrive
$94,700 +ORC
- Engine
- 2.0L turbo petrol 4cyl
- Power
- 233 kW
- Fuel use
- 8.3 L/100 km
- Drive
- AWD
Performance flagship. xDrive AWD, M Sport differential, 5.4 second 0 to 100.
Practicality and safety
5 seats
Seating
540 L
Boot space. 1,600 L seats down
5-star ANCAP
Safety rating. Rated 2022
FWD or AWD
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if you want a hybrid as standard (Lexus LBX), a bigger boot than 540 L without going up to X3, or the safety reputation of a Volvo XC40.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 BMW X1 in Australia?
Pricing opens at $67,500 plus on-roads for the sDrive20i and tops out at $94,700 plus on-roads for the M35i xDrive, across 4 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.
How far can the BMW X1 xDrive25e PHEV drive on electricity?
Up to 89 km of WLTP EV-only range from the 16.3 kWh battery. AWD comes from the rear e-motor, with combined output of 180 kW.
How fast is the BMW X1 M35i?
BMW claims 5.4 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h on the M35i xDrive, drawn from 233 kW and 400 Nm with xDrive AWD and an M Sport differential.
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The BMW X1 in full
The U11 X1 is the third generation of BMW's smallest combustion SUV, sharing its UKL2 front-drive-biased platform with the all-electric iX1 and 2 Series Active Tourer. Four powertrains: 1.5T sDrive18i, 2.0T MHEV sDrive20i, xDrive25e PHEV with 89 km WLTP EV range, and the 233 kW M35i. iDrive 9, curved display, wireless CarPlay standard.
From$67,500+ORC
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