Buying a new Motability car - what would you recommend?

I'm about to buy new Motability car and fancy a BMW X1. Which is better for everyday use and average/low mileage - The xDrive 25d M Sport automatic or xDrive 20i M Sport automatic.

Asked on 11 August 2016 by skiddy

Answered by Honest John
Since you'll be handing the car back at the end of the lease, then as long as you're happy with the difference in the upfront payment that you have to make it doesn't matter. The diesel has more torque, of course.
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