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Originally Posted by solidsleeper
Newer car wise the only thing that comes to mind is a Mercedes GLA AMG. On paper the GLA AMG seems most comparable to the E84 X1 based on size dimensions/weight under 4k lbs/performance oriented handling. While it's not a 6cyl, this 4cyl seems capable on the spec sheet.
The Macan S/F-Pace would be/feel larger and similar to the size of the current BMW X3. The GLA AMG/E84 X1 are under 4,000 lbs vs Macan S/F-Pace/X3 over 4,000 lbs so the GLA should feel more nimble. The Macan/F-Pace will definitely have a higher ride height compared to the E84 X1 so I'd guess the higher center of gravity would be noticeable, but maybe a test drive could convince you otherwise.
BMW X2, I can't think of any newer small SUV or CUV with a 6cyl. So if you like everything about the X2 except for the 4cyl, just think you'd be sacrificing the 2 extra cylinders with any newer small SUV/CUV anyways. From the sound of it the B48 engine seems to be a good one.
I'm in the same boat and considering replacing soon too. Other than the GLA AMG, we have to either sacrifice performance or size/utility. And there's no CUV/SUV under 4,000 lbs with a 6cyl engine (I think?). I'm probably gonna go with a smaller car next (sedan/hatch/coupe), but if I needed the size I'd probably go X3 M40i for that B58 6cyl motor and I'm BMW biased.
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I'm generally in the same boat with my daughter and her X1 35i... it has over 100k miles on it. Looked at the GLA and it was really awful. Also looked at Audi ... these were late model CPO... She decided to keep her X1 because the car is so well balanced between drive ability and power... most of the troublesome items have already been taken off...
Let us know what your decide. I'm not wed to BMW like I was in the past... their newer products are certainly not ultimate driving machines any longer