[overcoil]

Are the seats in the X2 a different design then the seats in the X1 ?

I ask because I had an X2 loaner yesterday and an X1 loaner today and am really impressed with these vehicles as a daily driver.

[stein_325i]

They are the sport seats which are standard on the X2 and X1 (M-Sport) but optional on the X1 X-Line. From what I've read, and experienced from a loaner vehicle, they are far more comfortable than the standard X1 seats due to their better bolstering of the back and cushion.

[stevethegreatgolfer]

According to my wife (the only opinion that matters) the sports seats in our X1 are much better than the sports seats in our previous 3 series GT.

[bimmerdriver2]

Originally Posted by stevethegreatgolfer

According to my wife (the only opinion that matters) the sports seats in our X1 are much better than the sports seats in our previous 3 series GT.

Well, with all due respect to your wife, the sport seats on a 3 series are much more comfortable and provide much better support (especially laterally) than the sport seats in an X1 provide.

[ttimbo]

Originally Posted by bimmerdriver2

Well, with all due respect to your wife, the sport seats on a 3 series are much more comfortable and provide much better support (especially laterally) than the sport seats in an X1 provide.

You're both right! Owning both a M135i and an X1 with sports seats, I find they are very similar. But there is a difference in that the seating position of the X1 is higher and more upright, which reduces the sense of lateral support you feel when seated in the sedan, where you are in a lower and slightly more supine position

[bimmerdriver2]

Originally Posted by ttimbo

You're both right! Owning both a M135i and an X1 with sports seats, I find they are very similar. But there is a difference in that the seating position of the X1 is higher and more upright, which reduces the sense of lateral support you feel when seated in the sedan, where you are in a lower and slightly more supine position

There's more to it than just the height of the seats. The seats in the X1 and X2 are also smaller and have smaller bolsters.

[stevethegreatgolfer]

A lot of us in the UK are of a smaller frame so the slightly smaller seats in the X1 can actually be more comfortable. Having experienced both back-to-back (sorry for the pun) I can say that we definitely find the X1 seats more comfortable.

[Pganders]

Have to say that having driven amongst other things Saab, Volvo and most recently Audis the Sports seats in my X1 are extremely comfortable and up there with the best.

[ttimbo]

Originally Posted by bimmerdriver2

There's more to it than just the height of the seats. The seats in the X1 and X2 are also smaller and have smaller bolsters.

I measured — not much difference at all

[bimmerdriver2]

I guess what this comes down to is that everyone is entitled to their opinion. I base mine on my E46 M3 and my previous E36 328is with sport seats, as well as other recent BMWs that I've driven including an F30 335i with sport seats. I'm not disappointed with the sports seats in my X2, but they aren't in the same league as the seats in my 328is, let alone the ones in my M3.

[RobinLegin]

I wish I had gone for the sports seats on my X line but was persuaded by the motor press not to bother. And my wife preferred the standard seats to those in our old class M-B. I prefer the M-B seats and those in the Volvo XC60 which I also looked at before buying the X1. But management overruled my choice and anything for a quiet life!

[oakey46]

Originally Posted by RobinLegin

I wish I had gone for the sports seats on my X line but was persuaded by the motor press not to bother. And my wife preferred the standard seats to those in our old class M-B. I prefer the M-B seats and those in the Volvo XC60 which I also looked at before buying the X1. But management overruled my choice and anything for a quiet life!

I opted for sports seats on our xLine and although they are pretty comfortable, including on a long run, I would have preferred the cloth seats of the X1 Sport. My son has a BMW 1 Series (2018) with cloth sports seats and they seem to have a little more 'give' than that of the leather seats in my car.
Seems you can never get it quite right - especially where there is another 'influencer' in the decision making process!

[bimmerdriver2]

When it comes to my cars, thankfully, I am the master of my own domain.

[ttimbo]

Originally Posted by RobinLegin

I wish I had gone for the sports seats on my X line but was persuaded by the motor press not to bother. And my wife preferred the standard seats to those in our old class M-B. I prefer the M-B seats and those in the Volvo XC60 which I also looked at before buying the X1. But management overruled my choice and anything for a quiet life!

Interesting! I can't recall seeing any media reviews praising the standard seats or recommending against the sports seats. And there's certainly been a long-standing consensus on this forum supporting the sports seats over the standard. Another black mark against motoring journalists?