BMW X1 SUV Blue

The X1 costs a similar amount to rival cars from Audiand Mercedes, but as you’d expect, prices are a significant chunk higher than they are for many cars of a similar size and type, but with a less prestigious badge. BMWs – like most prestige brands – traditionally have strong resale values, though, which will help protect your investment if you’re a private buyer, or keep monthly payments down for finance customers. Traditionally, the X1 has been more of a retail purchase rather than a popular company car, but the new 25e plug-in hybrid version is likely to change that for business drivers. BMW has yet to release prices, but its 40g/km emissions, along with its 31-mile electric-only range, will put it in a temptingly low Benefit-in-Kind tax bracket.