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?
My driving style is cross between Ms. Daisy and nutcase (90%/10%) and I always use ECO mode to maximise fuel efficiency. With that in mind, for localised driving (town, stop/start, low speed, constant braking), I’m currently achieving 43mpg after working the maths out for myself (my trip computer underestimated the true MPG). On the motorway (steady 56 – 62mph speed, cruise control active, air-con on, high speed), I’m achieving around 47mpg in my FWD, 2.0L X2 automatic petrol.
Motability cars:
2015 RR Evoque AWD 2.0 TD4 SE Tech - written off
2017 Toyota CH-R 1.2T Dynamic CVT AWD - written off
2019 BMW X2 2.0L Sport
2023 Nissan Qashqai e-Power N-Connecta