Robert Gilbert 
2017 BMW X1 SUV xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2017 X1 a Different Car From the 2015 X1
 We had a leased 2015 X1 whose lease was up and opted to go inot a 2017 X1.  Our '15 was 12K miles over the agreement and BMW let us out of the lease early and forgave the extra miles, so it was the best path.  The '17 X1 is a different car then the '15 model year.  The seats are smaller/shorter and are not as comfortable for me, a 5'10", 150# male, but for my wife, a petite 5'1" 110# female they are great.  She likes the seating position more than the '15 X1.  IMO, the interior is cheaper than before.  For example, the shifter is a simpler analog type vs. the electric fly by wire on the '15 model.  The buttons and switches, while still of high quality are noticeably different in feel.  Our model has the iDrive knob/buttons in the center console, no nav, and is OK, but a distraction, IMO.  To the positive, the turbo charged engine has plenty of power, and brakes are good.  I really like the LED headlights, they put out a nice bright white light.  The cabin noise is about the same as the '15, and is I believe, affected by the OEM tires used by the factory.  Overall, BMW says this is the lowest cost Bimmer, and on this count they are right, they accomplish this feat by using cheaper components.  We have been a BMW family for 15+ years owning 7s, Z3, Z4, 535i, X3 (still owned and going strong with 118K on the odometer) and 2 X1s, so I am a bit conflicted that they are producing such entry level cars.  It is becoming harder to rationalize BMWs cost premium for this class when there are so many other competitive SUVs on the market.