Great news NosherN. I’m sure you know, but whilst the standard rear seat bench doesn’t roll backwards and forwards any more, the backrest angle remains adjustable. Thankfully, my wife’s wheelchair fits in the boot, with room to spare, even with them in the most reclined position, something which I couldn’t do in the Tiguan that it replaced. I was anxious about the Sport seats (being of, ahem, a wider berth) but they are absolutely fine for me and, if anything, the firmer seat bases make getting out even easier. Someone has just posted that the X1 is being removed from the scheme at the end of this week, which will be a real shame. Let’s hope that the next generation X1 makes an appearance by the next time we change!
Glos Guy I am too one who is as I like to describe as “well nourished” lol! however, even without the passenger front seat back width adjustment the sport seats are fine. I have not looked under the bonnet yet or at any X1 related literature but im sure the latest X1 is mild hybridised as it does feel so when accelerating from a standing start, I will have to find out.
If the news that the X1 is being removed from the scheme is correct there will be a lot of disappointed motability scheme users. I can only assume that BMW’s order books for private customers are becoming excessive hence their decision.
2 and a bit weeks in now with ours. Very impressed with the car. Interior is definitely a big improvement over our previous car (smax), ride and performance is very impressive and running costs are better than I expected. What surprises me is how quiet the engine is. It has plenty of pulling power and has no problems overtaking on the motorway (sport seats work well
) We went with Mineral Grey and the standard black interior and really like it. The led lighting at night really adds to the look.
) We went with Mineral Grey and the standard black interior and really like it. The led lighting at night really adds to the look.AlanBang I can only agree with your comments wholeheartedly. The changeable ambient lighting is also a very nice touch which just offers that luxury ambience during nightime driving.