2018 BMW X1 for sale

None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.9 to 9.3 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.

For sale by us
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Combined
8.9 to 9.3 L/100 km
Recalls
4

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BMW X1 of the 2016 to 2022 generation
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo, not one of our cars

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We do not have a 2018 BMW X1 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.

2018 BMW X1 specs

2018 BMW X1 powertrains
SpecPowertrain 1Powertrain 2
Engine2.0L 4-cylinder turbo2.0L 4-cylinder turbo
DriveFront-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
Transmission8-speed automatic8-speed automatic
FuelPremium gasPremium gas
City10.3 L/100 km10.7 L/100 km
Highway7.3 L/100 km7.5 L/100 km
Combined8.9 L/100 km9.3 L/100 km
CO₂209 g/km217 g/km
Cost to drive 100 km$15.58$16.28

2018 BMW X1: every figure

2018 BMW X1 figures by powertrain
FigurePowertrain 1Powertrain 2
Displacement2.0 L2.0 L
Cylinders44
MPG city (US)2322
MPG highway (US)3231
MPG combined (US)2625
MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)3130
Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet)765 L (27 cu ft)765 L (27 cu ft)
Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)US$3,150US$3,300
Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium)$3,116$3,256

Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.

What to check when buying the 2018 BMW X1

  • NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
  • Owners filed 60 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (22), unknown or other (15) and electrical system (8). Have those parts checked before you buy.
2018 BMW X1 recall campaigns
CampaignDateComponentSummary
19V6010002019-08-14steering:linkages:tie rod assemblyBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end,...
19V3490002019-05-09structure:body:roof and pillarsBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor...
19V0740002019-01-30exterior lighting:tail lightsBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. Contaminated hardware may cause the attachment brackets of the taillight housings to crack, causing the lights to loosen or possibly detach from the vehicle.
18V4650002018-07-11engine and engine cooling:engineBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the...

Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

The 2018 BMW X1 for buyers

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2018 BMW X1; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. The 2018 BMW X1 for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.

Recalls and complaints

Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.

The numbers in plain words

The powertrain here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

The combined figure, 8.9 L/100 km, means roughly 27 litres for 300 km. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $15.58. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,150 a year for 15,000 miles.

What to expect from the X1

It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. For luggage, 765 litres means bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

A good match for

It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.

Try before you buy

Drive the X1 on your commute before you commit to it. If the X1 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.

The cost of driving it

Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$3,150 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.

Narrowing it down

Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.

Your move

Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.

Rent it for a week before you buy

A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2018 BMW X1 from us first.

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Buying the 2018 BMW X1

Does CarmaCars sell the 2018 BMW X1?

Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.

Can I rent a 2018 BMW X1 before I buy one?

Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.

Does the 2018 BMW X1 have recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.

What does the 2018 BMW X1 cost in fuel a year?

EPA puts it at US$3,150 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3116.00.

Where do the figures come from?

Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.