Does the BMW X1 have cruise control?
2 Answers
BMW X1 is equipped with cruise control. Here are the relevant details: 1. Button Location: The cruise control button for the BMW X1 is located on the left side of the steering wheel. Pressing the button activates the system, allowing you to store the desired speed, which will then be displayed on the speedometer. Repeatedly pressing the rocker switch up or down adjusts the speed to the desired level. 2. Usage Method: Once the cruise control is activated in the BMW X1, you can set the speed between 30 km/h and 230 km/h, but only when the vehicle speed is above 30 km/h. The rocker switch for cruise control has two operating positions in both directions. The first position changes the speed in increments of 1 km/h, while the second position changes the speed in increments of 10 km/h.
I often drive the BMW X1 on long trips, and it does have cruise control, which is very convenient to use. There's a row of control buttons on the left side of the steering wheel—just press the one with the speed icon to activate it. Once the speed is set, the car can maintain a constant speed automatically, so you don't have to keep pressing the accelerator. However, I should remind you that it's best not to use it on rainy days or highways with many curves, as the system may not react quickly enough to sudden acceleration. Also, configurations vary by year. I've tried the 2023 X1, which comes standard with this feature, but the 2018 base model might require an upgrade. My advice is to check directly if there's a silver control lever on the left side of the steering wheel when buying the car.
