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Overview

The BMW X1 is BMW’s C-Segment SUV in U11 form, launched in Malaysia in 2023. It suits buyers who want a compact premium SUV with a petrol powertrain rather than a large seven-seater or an EV. The range starts and ends with the sDrive20i xLine at RM250,800.

X1 in 2026 — what's new

For 2026, the petrol BMW X1 carries on unchanged in Malaysia. The current range remains the sDrive20i xLine, priced at RM250,800, with a 1,998 cc petrol engine, 201 hp, a wet dual-clutch automatic transmission and five seats. Recent BMW SUV activity has centred on the iX1 EV, while the last X1-specific update was the 2025 price-list revision that moved the X1 up by RM6,000.

Variant (1)

RM 250,800 · est. from RM 2,560/mo

Colours

across the range — availability varies by variant

  • Alpine White Metallic
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Cape York Green Metallic
  • Phytonic Blue Metallic
  • Space Silver Metallic

Verdict

The U11 X1 keeps the formula simple by giving every petrol buyer the 2.0-litre sDrive20i powertrain. That matters because the previous local X1 range made the stronger case for the 2.0-litre sDrive20i over the 1.5-litre sDrive18i. At RM250,800, it costs far more than mainstream C-Segment SUVs such as the Proton X70 and Jetour Dashing, and sits close to the Lexus UX and GWM Tank 300.

Generations

Rivals to consider

same class, similar money

BMW X1 FAQ

How much is the BMW X1 in Malaysia?

The BMW X1 in Malaysia is priced at RM250,800 for the sole sDrive20i xLine variant.

What do you get in the BMW X1?

The Malaysian BMW X1 sDrive20i xLine gets a 1,998 cc petrol engine with 201 hp, a wet dual-clutch automatic transmission and five seats.

Is there more than one BMW X1 variant in Malaysia?

No. The petrol BMW X1 range consists of one variant, the sDrive20i xLine, so there is no cheaper or higher petrol trim listed.

Is the BMW X1 cheaper than its C-Segment SUV rivals?

No. At RM250,800, it costs much more than mainstream C-Segment SUVs such as the Proton eMas 7, Proton X70 and Jetour Dashing, all of which start around RM103k to RM107k.

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