First drive: BMW X1 20d sDrive

When Nissan launched the Qashqai, many people questioned what it was for, and who would buy it. Now it has blazed a new trail through sales charts and started a new market niche, everyone wants in – even BMW.

Or so it seems, for the 'not quite a hatchback not quite an off-roader' category seems to be the best in which to place the BMW X1.