There are many great cars out there that will get you from point A to B in comfort, and there many more great cars that are packed full of the latest safety features to make sure you complete your journey in one piece. But, thanks to a whole host of incredible features that make it one of the best cars for comfort, safety, and performance, the 2018 BMW X1 truly is the perfect car to choose when it comes to driving in style.
Performance
BMW calls the X1 a Sports Activity Vehicle for a reason. Not only does it pack one hell of a punch with a 2.0 liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine and 228 horsepower thrusting you forward at every turn, but with raised power front seats and also the ability to go 0-60 in 6.3 seconds, you certainly won’t be a slouch in an X1, and will feel every adrenaline-fueled twist and turn.
If that wasn’t enough, there’s the eight-speed Steptronic automatic transmission that will keep you in control of your acceleration and fuel consumption. The optional xDrive, BMW’s intelligent four-wheel drive system, will give you peace of mind on those less-than-flat and even roads. That means the X1 can be used for inner city commutes or for more adventurous reasons.
Safety
On top of great performance, the X1 is guaranteed to keep you safe as you embark on any journey. It comes complete with side impact air bags, driver and passenger front air bag supplemental restraint system, knee air bags, and an impact sensor that disengages the fuel pump, automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights to keep you safe after a collision.
You an also add the Driver Assistance Package for neat extras like forward-collision warning, automated emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and pedestrian detection to make sure that you can drive in the knowledge that you’re safe.
Space
On top of being incredibly safe and boasting excellent road performance, the BMW X1 is also one of the most comfortable SAV’s that you’ll likely come across. Rear passengers will feel the benefit of a spacious 39.4 inches of rear headroom and backseats with optional sliding and reclining functions.
On top of that, the X1 has fully customizable seating arrangements with versatile 40/20/40 rear folding, meaning that you can fit any number of people or things inside. With all the seats folded down, the X1 has 58.7 cubic feet of storage space, with storage compartments in the center console and even cargo floor space.
As you can see, the BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle truly has every base covered when it comes to being the best car for driving in style, whether that’s in the suburban city streets or long and windy country roads. If you’re transporting five people or doing a large grocery trip, the X1 has your back covered should a collision happen. If that’s not driving in style, we don’t know what is.
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