2020 BMW X1 sDrive28i
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- Photo: 2020 BMW X1 sDrive18i xLine Automatic facelift 1.5 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2021 BMW X1 18d XDrive XLine Auto by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: X1 2017 Passenger side by Motores502, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2020 BMW X1 sDrive18i xLine Automatic facelift 1.5 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: X1 2017 Passengers seats by Motores502, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2020 BMW X1 sDrive28i is a 228-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 SUV with an 8-speed steptronic automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $35,200 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.
It makes 228 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 1450-4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
The X1 measures 175.4 inches long on a 105.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,543 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $35,200 |
| MSRP with Destination | $36,195 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | TwinPower Turbo inline-4 (B46) |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1450-4500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC VALVETRONIC Double-VANOS |
| Bore and Stroke | 82.0 x 94.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Injection Type | High Precision Direct Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD (sDrive) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed Steptronic automatic |
| 1st Gear | 5.25 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.029 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.95 |
| 4th Gear | 1.457 |
| 5th Gear | 1.221 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.809 |
| 8th Gear | 0.673 |
| Reverse | 4.015 |
| Final Drive | 3.2 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded (AKI 91 recommended; 89 min) |
| Tank Capacity | 16.1 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Turning Diameter | 37.4 ft |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 7.5J x 18 LM |
| Wheels Rear | 7.5J x 18 LM |
| Tires Front | 225/50 R18 |
| Tires Rear | 225/50 R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 175.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in |
| Height | 62.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
| Front Track | 61.5 in |
| Rear Track | 61.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 27.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,543 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 41.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (15.7 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2020 BMW X1 SUV AWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2020 BMW X1. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 20, 2020 · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.
Consequence: If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
NHTSA campaign 20V283000
13 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2020 BMW X1
Owner Complaints
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 BMW X1 (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2020 BMW X1. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.