In the world of compact luxury crossovers, the 2017 BMW X1 doesn’t just stand for utility. Called a Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV), it’s designed to do more than carry cargo and inspire confidence, but do so with the DNA of the brand’s sport sedans front and center. It does this so well that Car and Driver named it to their 10Best list for 2017.
The same publication also named the X1 a class-leader among compact luxury crossovers, and it’s not hard to see why. Not only does its maximum 59 cu-ft of cargo room top its class, but by a 10 cu-ft margin over most of its competitors. Drivers familiar with BMW interiors will feel right at home in the finely-crafted confines of the cabin, where iDrive 6.0 sits front-and-center. Step on the gas, though, and you’ll see how the X1 further stands apart. With 228 horsepower and excellent handling, this Bavarian SAV shows its sport sedan heritage with plenty of thrills at every turn.
When it comes to a compact utility with the sporty credentials of the Ultimate Driving Machine, there is no acceptable substitutes. Explore the X1 by watching the above video, or contacting our BMW dealership in Sioux Falls, SD and signing up for a test drive.