I know not everyone here agrees but I have nothing but praise for our X1 (apart from the lack of map lights) now 30 months old. I had to make two long trips yesterday and today – about 350 miles in all. There was no hurry and it was mostly motorway and dual carriageway cruising at about 63 to 65 mph indicated to keep ahead of the lorries, which means about 1600 to 1700 rpm. The computer showed 50.6 mpg overall which I find staggeringly good for a heavy SUV with a 195bhp twin spool turbo engine. Even driving locally around town, it seems to average around 40 or better. It’s due to go in the summer but we are considering keeping it longer. Are there any other similar petrol cars that are as economical?
Great to hear real life experiences Wigwam. That’s excellent mpg and a great deal better than the horror stories being reported by XC40 drivers. I really like the look of the X1 and feel sure that it will have the best engine and transmission combination of any of the small SUV’s that we can choose from. For us, it lost out to the Tiguan when we renewed in 2018 due to being a bit smaller, less well equipped and, most notably, we felt that the seats were very poor and too small, but if my wife can’t get in and out of the 3 Series Touring then we will take another look as I believe that some of these things have changed since. However, I think it’s rumoured that an all new X1 should be out next year?