BMW X1 Price in Kenya, Specs, Review

The BMW X1 is a compact luxury crossover SUV available in the Kenyan market. The vehicle comes with specs that put it above its rivals and still lack in other areas that its competitor beats it. To understand this, we are going to cover the X1 full features below, additionally, we will look at the Prices of BMW X1 models in Kenya.

Introduction to the BMW X1

In its introduction in 2009, the BMW X1 was made as the smallest just behind the BMW X3 in the line up of BMW SUVs. Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, commonly referred to as BMW is the manufacturer of this automobile. This car competes with the likes of the Audi Q3, Volvo X40, Mercedes GLA and the Range Rover Evoque.

Other popular BMW SUVs and Crossover SUVs in the X series include BMW X3, BMW X5 and the BMW X7.

BMW X1 price in Kenya

The price of this luxurious vehicle will vary depending on Whether it is new or used. Additionally, the condition of the vehicle does matter. We will see the market prices for different models below.

Although the car has not been in the market for long, you will still find locally used ones. If the above models are above your budget, you might consider going for a locally used one. Finding a locally used one might not be easy since this car was not introduced that long ago, hence, it has not flooded the Kenyan market. Below are the prices of locally used BMW X1.

BMW X1 Specifications

The BMW X1 is a small SUV that comes with an attractive exterior and a comfortable interior, to understand what the car has to offer including engine options, let’s cover its features in the sections below.

1. BMW X1 Exterior

The BMW has an appealing design for their SUVs, the X1 comes with that curvy design that you will differently love.

Here are the exterior specs of the BMW X1:

• The subcompact SUV has 5 doors(two front, two rear and the tailgate)*
• The ground clearance of the car is 7.2 inches which is great*
• At the front is are two signature grills and the BMW logo on the hood*
• Noticeably, is the curvy body shape from the front to the back*
• This crossover SUV comes with alloy wheels as a standard*
• X1 has LED headlights and taillights*
• The vehicle comes with foglights*
• BMW X1 has an optional panoramic sunroof that can also be opened*
• Lastly, there are different colors to choose from, common ones being black, blue and white*

2. BMW X1 Interior

The latest model BMW X1 interior comes with way better material quality compared to the previous model. The car is also fitted with tech features that assist the driver and also give a comfortable ride to the passengers.

Below is what you get on the inside:

• This is a 5 seater subcompact SUV(two front and three at the second row)*
• The legroom and headroom of the vehicle are great*
• All seats are adjustable to your seating preference. The rear seats can recline or slide meaning you can adjust them to your comfort*
• The interior has soft plastics*
• The X1 has a big boot space, in fact, it is one of the best among its competitors. Below the boot is a big storage space too*
• When you fold the back seats you get even bigger luggage space(seats are foldable with a button touch)*
• The middle seat on the second row can be converted into an armrest with cupholders*
• In the cabin, you will find different storage spaces, this includes the cupholders, center box, door bins, glove box and the seat jacket pockets*
• The vehicle is fitted with child seat anchors on the back seats*
• At the front, you get USB ports*
• The infotainment system is mounted on the dashboard and is controlled with the Swivel on the center console*
• You also get a digital driver display in the recent models*
• The steering is adjustable*

3. BMW X1 Engine specs

The BMW X1 has different engine configurations, the most liked one is however the 2.0L diesel. Let’s see what the car has to offer under the hood below.

Here is a list of engine specs for the BMW X1:

• The engine capacities include the 2.0L diesel and the 1.5L petrol*
• As you will note, you have the option to go for a diesel or petrol, additionally, there is a hybrid option in the latest models*
• The power given ranges from 150hp to 220hp depending on the particular engine*
• The X1 has either an 8-speed or 7-speed automatic transmission*
• You can get a Rear-Wheel Drive or an All-Wheel Drive*
• Fuel consumption starts from 4.7L/100km depending on the engine, driving style and the terrain you are driving on*
• Lastly, the car has a tank capacity of 51 Liters*

BMW X1 gives a great interaction with the driver hence making it fun to drive car. The car grips firmly on the road and handles very well even around corners. Compared to its rivals, this vehicle feels sportier to drive. The rear pillars are small creating a small blindspot, that being said, the BMW X1 has a good driving view.

Maintenance of BMW X1

BMW cars require proper care and maintenance, if you take care of a BMW, it will take care of you. The maintenance cost is BMW cars is usually slightly high compared to other popular cars in the Kenyan market(especially from Japan). That being said, you will enjoy leaving with a BMW as far as you service it as required.

Here are common tips you should miss if you own a car:

• Read the Owner’s manual to ensure that you understand everything
• Take the car for service every 5,000 Km
• Make sure you use recommended transmission fluid
• Always check for coolant and oil levels, if they are low, top-up
• Use clean and recommended fuel
• Use recommended transmission fluid
• Be a careful driver

The BMW X1 should be at the top of your list if you are looking for a small crossover SUV that will give you comfort and is still capable of handling your day-to-day jobs. The buying price is however slightly high and so is the maintenance cost.