2013 BMW X1: Up Close

By Mike Hanley
March 5, 2015
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One advantage of the X1’s lower stance is the step-in height is also low, which makes it easy to get in the front or rear passenger compartment. BMW says the X1’s interior was refined for its U.S. debut — it’s already on sale in other markets — with more polished controls and high-quality touch points.

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Senior Road Test Editor
Mike Hanley

Mike Hanley has more than 20 years of experience reporting on the auto industry. His primary focus is new vehicles, and he's currently a Senior Road Test Editor overseeing expert car reviews and comparison tests. He previously managed Editorial content in the Cars.com Research section.

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