actually here is the review...
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/x1/...nd-bigger-boot
Now I look at the video, I agree with you now I run through it and watch the reviewer. It is taller than the old style X1, but not as tall as the current X3 or the proposed newer proposed 2017 X3.
By the way, the seats are not as thick and as deep as the current X3 and by looking at the positioning of the rear seats in the photo they are pushed to the rear giving more cabin space but shortening the rear cargo area.
I might even have a good look at one when replacing my current X3 in a few years time. Pity it is not possible because of the architecture to have a 6 cylinder engine in it. Still if the proposed for the UK 25d gives the power/torque/consumption it might be worthy from my point of view of consideration.
Another review from youtube. If you watch it all the way through it is quite informative.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=130&v=3aGrLEqGUd8