The BMW X1 is available with loads of new tech. Removing the iDrive controller does open up the center console, so the new X1 feels spacious and has better storage than before. BMW suggests using voice commands, and while they do work well, it feels like a crutch for a somewhat flawed design.
The system is responsive and packs a lot of features, but the menu system can feel cumbersome to navigate and requires taking your eyes off the road for longer than we'd prefer. This has been a BMW infotainment staple for more than 20 years, but its removal in the new X1 means you have to use the touchscreen or robust voice controls to access the system's features and settings. We've seen this system in recent BMW models like the all-electric iX and flagship 7 Series sedan.Īlso of note is that - unlike the iX and 7 Series - the X1 no longer has an iDrive controller knob. Instead, these functions are all contained within menus and submenus of the infotainment system. The center stack is also cleaned up, so there aren't several tiers of climate controls and preset buttons. You get a singular glass enclosure for the 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.7-inch touchscreen, with the latter angled toward the driver.
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BMW's latest interior design ethos is also on full display in the new X1.
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