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24/1/2023 at 1:15pm
Location: Manchester Outfit: Swift Challenger 524
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Hi not the X1 1.8 sdrive , however see below.
We had a bmw x1 sport 2.0ltr diesel 4x4 from 2018 to 2022, and towed our adria caravan MTLPM of 1300 Kgs, car loaded with with 2 aduslts 1 dog and 1x 15 yr old. car towed the van beautifully and returned anywhere between 29 - 33 mpg towing, mainly motorway between manchester and east to south cotswolds.
Admittedly it was an auto. Cruise control at 57 mph, not issues.
pulled like a racing car from a standstill (m6 toll), with plenty to go still. Solo returend about 40 mpg commuting and upto 55 - 60 mph motorway manchester to bornemouth area and return.
No issues with space or anything like. Towing was a pleasent and comfy ride.
have now changed to a 2022 bmw x1 xline 2.0ltr petrol, did not notice much difference in towing, however the 4x4 felt more sure footed but not had issues with either, on soft ground or wet roads, fuel use a little less but not much 25 - 29 mpg manchester to Scarborough / lake district, still has auto box, and still used cruise control.
Solo petrol use i am surprised at is comparable with the diesel, at a consistent mpg of 38 commuting in ECO Pro mode, and 50ish MPG motorway distance.
All in all if could have had another 4x4 diesel i would of, but now looking at diesel fuel prices probably less so. The bmw x1 4x4 was also marginally heavier at 1640 kgs compared to the bmw x1 2wd at 1590 kgs.
Incdently also we also swapped like for like over the towbar and electrics.
Hope this helps, happy to answer any question also.
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31/1/2023 at 10:10pm
Location: North West Outfit: Compass Casita 554 & BMW X1
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I've towed my 1500kg caravans for 5 years with my X1 s-Drive 18D. Best car I've had and that includes my previous Audi A4.
Never had any problems, accelerates when required on the motorway
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03/2/2023 at 10:13am
Location: Belfast Outfit: Elddis Avante 574 BMW X1
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I have an X1 xdrive 1.8, towing about 1450kg, and I am more than pleased with it. My mpg fogures agree with the ones above - high fifties motorways, about 40 round town and close to 30 towing
------------- JimF
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