[Graemeb2812]

There are a couple of changes that I have come across so far. (November 24 M-Sport build, UK market)

Bootspace - The suspended flooring that can be folded away to reveal the deeper flooring, now only provides half the deeper floor space, not the entire floor as on previous models. Apparently this is due to the MHEV battery being located here now.

USB-C Ports - I have two USB-C ports in the front right of the centre console, and two USB-C ports at the rear. - I'm not sure if these are what people are referring to as the data ports?

[John27]

Originally Posted by Graemeb2812

There are a couple of changes that I have come across so far. (November 24 M-Sport build, UK market)

Bootspace - The suspended flooring that can be folded away to reveal the deeper flooring, now only provides half the deeper floor space, not the entire floor as on previous models. Apparently this is due to the MHEV battery being located here now.

USB-C Ports - I have two USB-C ports in the front right of the centre console, and two USB-C ports at the rear. - I'm not sure if these are what people are referring to as the data ports?

The floorspace issue has, to my knowledge, always been the case with UK models except the 1.8 diesel model. All the other ICE UK models have been mild-hybrid with only part underfloor storage (not enough room for a spare wheel).

[Graemeb2812]

Originally Posted by John27

The floorspace issue has, to my knowledge, always been the case with UK models except the 1.8 diesel model...

That's interesting. When I mentioned this to the salesman at the handover he gave the impression it was part of a LCI upgrade, which I'm not even sure has occurred for the U11 variant yet. Admittedly, the rear boot space of the X1 I'd seen previously was an sDrive18d, which is MHEV also.

[paulockenden]

Originally Posted by Graemeb2812

When I mentioned this to the salesman at the handover he gave the impression …

There’s your problem. Right there.

[Hypersnap]

Originally Posted by 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.

Wait... Standard heated seats?!

[fueledbycaffeine]

Originally Posted by Hypersnap

Wait... Standard heated seats?!

That was one of the changes from the 2024 to 2025 MY for the US market. Heated front seats are now standard equipment.

[markronnie]

Originally Posted by Hypersnap

Wait... Standard heated seats?!

Yes, standard heated seats BUT, MRSP increased to accommodate them. Lol

Now if they would add option for ventilated front seats, that would mean something. A vehicle in its price range should have them. WAKE UP BMW!!

[fueledbycaffeine]

Originally Posted by markronnie

Yes, standard heated seats BUT, MRSP increased to accommodate them. Lol

Now if they would add option for ventilated front seats, that would mean something. A vehicle in its price range should have them. WAKE UP BMW!!

I wish leather and ventilated seats were both options in the US version. I test drove a 2025 X3 M50, but it felt absolutely huge which is not great when doing a lot of city driving and parking.

I’ve owned FWD, RWD, AWD 50/50 bias, and a pair of AWD front wheel biased cars. They all drove differently and if you treat them each as their own thing, I can find plenty to love in almost all of them.

I WISH that more companies would understand that not everybody wants larger vehicles. Some of us actually do want a smaller vehicle with many of the same bells & whistles as their larger siblings.

I can’t wait to get my X2 M35i even if I’m a bit pissed off that they removed the USB data support.

[kenrok1]

I agree with the wishing leather was avail... don't know if you've ever had BMW ventilated seats before, but you're not missing anything there. I never used them when I had because you could barely tell they were doing anything at all.

Also, not really thrilled w the massage opt for anyone thinking of ordering... it basically just inflates and deflates the lumbar support, not real enjoyable ~ would prob skip that option in the future.

[paulockenden]

I loved the ventilated comfort seats in my E60. In fact it’s pretty much the only thing that I miss about that car.

[kenrok1]

Originally Posted by paulockenden

I loved the ventilated comfort seats in my E60. In fact it’s pretty much the only thing that I miss about that car.

mine was 2019 pre-LCI G01 - and they were lame, also seat was flatter w/less side bolster than our other one w/out

i've not owned - but driven quite a few other makes with ventilated seats that were very breezy

[markronnie]

My 2019 Acura RDX Advanced has Automatic ventilated front seats & work great. I use them in the warmer months, expecially on long drives. It’s my 1st vehicle with the feature & would have added it to my 24 x1 28i, if offered.

[kenrok1]

Originally Posted by markronnie

My 2019 Acura RDX Advanced has Automatic ventilated front seats & work great. I use them in the warmer months, expecially on long drives. It’s my 1st vehicle with the feature & would have added it to my 24 x1 28i, if offered.

i drove an RDX when they first came out (actually right before I bought the X3) and I agree those vented seats were fantastic ... if that's your comparison / and BMW hasn't fundamentally changed the ventilation since I had it- you would be disappointed

[DaveMc]

Originally Posted by John27

The floorspace issue has, to my knowledge, always been the case with UK models except the 1.8 diesel model. All the other ICE UK models have been mild-hybrid with only part underfloor storage (not enough room for a spare wheel).

I can add that the UK M35i also has the full underfloor storage space too, as it is 100% ICE. I have a spacesaver spare, jack and tools under there.
Sad move from BMW regarding the removal usb digital storage capability of the front USBC ports. It's something I use on mine. (Build date 04/24).

[fueledbycaffeine]

Originally Posted by DaveMc

I can add that the UK M35i also has the full underfloor storage space too, as it is 100% ICE. I have a spacesaver spare, jack and tools under there.
Sad move from BMW regarding the removal usb digital storage capability of the front USBC ports. It's something I use on mine. (Build date 04/24).

Did you get the spare tire from BMW? I have been wondering if the reason we don’t get a spare on the M35i models is because it doesn’t fit with the m sport brakes.