2026 BMW X1 sDrive20i Automatic

The 2026 BMW X1 sDrive20i is a compact SUV with a clear emphasis on refined everyday usability. Its upright body provides the practical proportions expected of an SUV, while the sDrive20i powertrain delivers 115 kW and 240Nm through an automatic Steptronic double-clutch transmission. Front-wheel drive keeps the mechanical layout straightforward, and the new-vehicle odometer reading confirms this example has travelled 0 km.

Performance is suited to routine road use as well as longer trips, with a stated 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 8.30 seconds and a maximum speed of 216 km/h. The petrol engine is paired with a 54-litre fuel tank, giving the X1 the conventional refuelling convenience expected of a petrol-powered vehicle. The automatic transmission is intended to make stop-start traffic and open-road driving easy to manage without sacrificing the responsive character associated with the BMW badge.

This example is specified with the xLine package, which adds BMW Individual exterior trim in satin-finished aluminium, a luxury instrument panel and further xLine detailing. Its Blue Steel exterior is complemented by a White interior, while the equipment list includes aluminium-finish roof rails and 19-inch bi-colour V-spoke style 867 alloy wheels. These details give the X1 a more distinctive appearance without changing its practical compact-SUV format.

Inside, sport seats for the driver and front passenger are joined by electric seat adjustment with memory and heated front seats. The available enhancement equipment adds rear-seat adjustment, an active seat function for both front occupants and steering-wheel heating. Together, these features focus on making the cabin easier to tailor and more comfortable across changing conditions and journey lengths.

The cabin technology is supported by DAB+ radio, a personal eSIM and BMW Live Cockpit Professional. A BMW Head-Up Display projects key driving information within the driver's forward view, while the Professional equipment package also includes wireless charging storage, an interior rear-view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle, adaptive LED headlights, high-beam assistance, exterior mirror functions, Comfort Access and Parking Assistant Plus. The harman/kardon HiFi loudspeaker system is included as part of the enhancement package, providing a more substantial audio specification.

Driver assistance equipment includes Driving Assistant, active pedestrian protection and a tyre-pressure monitoring system. The listed safety and convenience items also include intelligent emergency calling, an anti-theft security system, a warning triangle and a Tyre Repair Kit Plus. These systems are designed to support the driver in everyday situations, while the parking and visibility equipment helps make manoeuvring and night driving more manageable.

A panorama glass roof is included with the enhancement package, bringing additional light into the passenger compartment and adding visual openness to the cabin. The rear-seat adjustment feature is particularly useful where occupants or luggage requirements vary, helping the interior adapt to different combinations of passengers and cargo. The vehicle's 1,845 mm width and 1,642 mm height retain the compact footprint of the X1 while providing the elevated seating position associated with an SUV.

• 2026 BMW X1 sDrive20i
• Petrol engine with 115 kW and 240Nm
• Automatic Steptronic double-clutch transmission
• Front-wheel drive
• Blue Steel exterior with White interior
• xLine package and 19-inch bi-colour alloy wheels
• Panorama glass roof
• BMW Head-Up Display and BMW Live Cockpit Professional
• Parking Assistant Plus and adaptive LED headlights
• Heated front sport seats with electric adjustment and memory

Other highlights include Drive train: Front Wheel Drive; Engine or motor: 115 kW (156 hp), 240Nm.