[J-RO]

Now that I have a 2025 BMW X1 28i in the garage I have discovered the following:

SUBTRACTIONS:

1) No data charging ports
2) No door sills
3) No mesh map pockets on the back of the front seats
4) No glove box light
5) No physical owners manual

ADDITIONS:

1) Standard heated seats
2) Color matched side view mirrors

If there is anything I missed please add to the list.

[markronnie]

To clarify, the omission of the door sills & removal of the glove box light had been in 2023’s but removed as far back as early 2024 production (November 2023)

[saltydog]

Yup my 2025 M35 is missing those things. Didn't notice the glove box light until I drove it last night. No USB data ports is bad.

[kenrok1]

Originally Posted by saltydog

...No USB data ports is bad.

INDEED! - I've commented on couple of the other threads on this but I can't believe this is just being eliminated w/ no explanation and the marketing for MY2025's still clearly states

Connectivity -
USB audio connection and hands-free Bluetooth® wireless technology including Audio Streaming

Here:
https://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/x-mo...specifications

and here:
https://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/x-mo...specifications

haven't tried confirming other countries but would assume theirs do too.

[John27]

A bit of a mixed bag. I am not sure all the changes are a bad thing? The glove box doesn't need a light and the loss of door sill covers isn't really an issue (only see them when you open the door - unless you tread on them, of course) plus the loss of mesh map pockets - who uses them (for maps at least)? I do agree loss of a hard copy of the owners manual would be pain but the big issue would for me would be the loss of usb data ports.

[markronnie]

While my 24 has the 2 data ports up front & 2 charging ports in the rear, I agree that removing them from 2025 builds (without advising they plan to do so) is UNACCEPTABLE & INEXCUSABLE for those that did not plan to connect their cell phones to play their music library & were planning to use a thumb drive.

If it’s true that BMW did not include this fact in writing & or the sales person did not point it out BEFORE placing the production order, ONE OR BOTH should give new drivers a big discount or have them installed for free in the new vehicle.

[Hartside]

In the small print of my order form it mentioned BMW can change specification without prior notice, check the small print before complaining. Best you could hope for would be some dealer goodwill

[timesone]

Originally Posted by John27

A bit of a mixed bag. I am not sure all the changes are a bad thing? The glove box doesn't need a light and the loss of door sill covers isn't really an issue (only see them when you open the door - unless you tread on them, of course) plus the loss of mesh map pockets - who uses them (for maps at least)? I do agree loss of a hard copy of the owners manual would be pain but the big issue would for me would be the loss of usb data ports.

I use those mesh pockets to hold folded shopping bags and reading materials for my rear pasengers