Revealed in 2019, the facelifted BMW X1 F49 LCI refreshed the China-exclusive long-wheelbase crossover with larger kidney grilles, updated LED lighting and revised interior digital interfaces. Offering an extra 11 cm of wheelbase over the European F48, it prioritised rear passenger luxury and chauffeur-driven comfort. Maintaining its sophisticated mechanical and electrified systems requires methodical BMW X1 maintenance, particularly regarding the plug-in hybrid architecture.
Alongside traditional B38 and B48 turbocharged petrol engines, the lineup featured the advanced xDrive25Le plug-in hybrid, combining a front-mounted 1.5-litre petrol engine with a rear-axle electric motor. Power is delivered through a six-speed Steptronic automatic or seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The PHEV variant relies on an enlarged 24 kWh high-voltage battery and dual cooling circuits, requiring regular inspection of coolant pumps and the rear electrified xDrive drive unit.