2025 BMW X1 M35i - 14 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

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SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY BECOMING A MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBXQM4wXOpzZPcjXMqecArA/join - Get your eyewear here...20% off everything! Blenders Eyewear: https://glnk.io/vy905/matthew20 The above links are affiliate links where Downshift will receive a kick-back from your order -- Follow Downshift to see what's coming next! FB: https://www.facebook.com/dwnshftMKE/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/downshiftmedia/?hl=en TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@downshift_media Website: https://downshiftmedia.us/ - 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - ODDS & ENDS Wireless charger has seatbelt lol An ambient light surround Boost paddle Volume scroller is very satisfying Iconic sounds? Adaptive content 2:05 - What is this? Competitors? Smallest SUV from BMW Rides on a MINI chassis so FWD first BUT all X1s are AWD Audi Q3 Mercedes GLB Lexus NX (kinda) Acura ADX 2:50 - Engine 2.0T 312 hp 295 lbft xDrive std 26 mpg (28 in 28i) 0-50 in low 5 (some are getting under 5 sec) 3:20 - Drivetrain 7 speed DCT Weird for BMW (probably cuz MINI) xDrive AWD std 3:40 - Weight/dynamics 48V mild hybrid would smooth out gear changes and slow speed stuff AND make it more efficient Adaptive suspension on M35 DCT things Road noise is a thing MINI chassis is FWD first Deadens on center? Ride is a bit stiff and busy Brakes are great LSD in rear 6:12 - Styling Aggressive styling Still kinda angel eyes Geometric kidney grille (badge) Embellished lower fascia like X3 m50 20 in Wheels w/ red brake Subtle M style wing mirrors Classic SUV profile shape looks really handsome flush door handles Rear embellished spoiler Jagged Led taillights Quad tips surrounded by diffuser 7:10 - Trunk Power trunk w/ kick gesture 25 cuft (big) 57 cuft (big) Grocery bag hangers Underfloor storage is huge 7:59 - Rear seats Pano roof Good space thanks to roofline Bigger than Q3 Smaller than GLB Seats recline Pockets Vents & chargers Center armrest w/ cupholders No shades, no third zone, no heated seats 9:08 - Front seats Heated, no cooled option Heated steering 9:39 - Cabin Super interesting seats w/ M detailing Heated seats and steering Pretty minimal cabin design yet doesn’t feel cheap Metal Bowers speaker grille Floating center console like iX storage Climate is in screen Build and materials* 10:33 - Tech HUD part of premium package 10 in cluster 10 in center screen iDrive 9 Wireless ACP & AA OTA updates Great 360 cameras - love to see it on this class Reverse assist Safety suite No adaptive cruise or lane keep std Driver assist pro package is nice 11:47 - Price M35 starts just under 51k 28 starts 41,350 12:27 - POV