BMW has made a number of features standard across the X1 lineup this year, including driver-assistance features such as forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, parking sensors, and automatic high-beam headlamps. Navigation with real-time traffic updates is also now included, as is Apple CarPlay, but for some reason BMW requires an annual fee for that normally free feature after the first year.
Pros Sweetheart engine and transmission, athletic chassis, capacious cargo hold.
Cons Unsupportive standard seats, slow infotainment system, subtle exterior styling.
The 2019 BMW X1 crossover is the right shape and the right price for entry luxury buyers willing to overlook some flaws.
pros Good powertrain Spacious cargo area Standard automatic emergency braking Available all-wheel drive...
Cons ...but it’s pricey, like everything else Styling is aged Budget materials in lower trims Why ask more for CarPlay?
The 2019 BMW X1 comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.Navigation with real-time traffic, one year of Apple CarPlay and remote services are now standard.Active driver aids — such as forward collision warning, lane departure warning and high-beam assistant - are now standard.
PROS Strong and responsive turbo engine Sharp handling makes it fun to drive Plenty of rear passenger and cargo room High-quality materials and fit and finish
CONS Standard sport suspension may be jarring on rough roads Not particularly quiet on the highway
Adds Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa functions.24-inch head-up display available as stand-alone option.Adds semi-automated lane-change feature to optional safety package.The 2019 Lexus LS 500 comes with rear wheel drive, and all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 10-speed shiftable automatic.
PROS Library-quiet at all speeds on all roads Ride quality remains soft, supple and impervious to bad asphalt The interior features world-class build quality and artful materials
CONS General lack of sportiness cedes advantage to some German rivals Accelerates quickly for its size, but the pedal response feels slow, numb Touchpad-based infotainment is clever but distracting on the road
Drivers may not find much to lust after in the 2019 Lexus LS, but it pampers like few other luxury sedans.
Pros Slippery shape Decadent interior Lots of rear-seat space Hybrid’s thrift Probably the only one on your block
Cons Springy ride Steering imprecision Confounding infotainment Fake powertrain noises
The 2019 Lexus LS ranked #5 in Super Luxury Cars. Currently the Lexus LS has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 16 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Top-notch cabin design and materials Peppy powertrains Long list of standard and available features
Cons Finicky infotainment controls Rivals have larger back seats
