BMW 1 Series
The BMW 1 Series is a high-tech family hatchback with eye-catching looks and a posh cabin. Just like the Mercedes A-Class and Audi A3, it comes with front-wheel drive as standard – a first for BMW’s smallest car.
Because of this, the new 1 Series doesn’t have a long, sweeping bonnet like the car it replaces, but it still packs plenty of angular creases to make sure it’s one of the sportiest-looking hatchbacks around in it sportier trims. Well, at the back and sides at least, because the front is more snort than sport – just us seeing a pig’s snout?
Things are a little tamer inside, but the BMW 1 Series’ minimalist dashboard and 9-inch infotainment display look more modern than the equivalents in the old car’s cabin. It’s easy to get the hang of and comes with plenty of bang-up-to-date equipment too, including Apple Car Play, optional gesture controls and BMW’s personal assistant system. The latter is similar to the A-Class’ ‘Hey Mercedes’ feature.
Less impressive are BMW’s optional digital dials for the driver which are darker and not quite as appealing as an A3’s or A-Class’s. All-told, the Mercedes’ system is the most impressive to look at, but BMW’s i Drive has the edge for usability. The same goes for interior quality – the 1 Series and Audi A3 are now battling at the very top in terms of their plastics, trims and switches.
Sending power to the front, rather than the rear, wheels means BMW has been able to redesign the 1 Series’ cabin to maximize room for passengers. As a result, there’s more space in all five seats than in the old car so you should be able to carry tall adults in the back in reasonable comfort. The driver benefits with loads of seat and wheel adjustment too. The BMW 1 Series’ boot is also bigger than in the old car, and more spacious than the load bay you’ll find in a Mercedes A-Class.
SE
The standard bmw i series comes with 16-inch alloy wheels and rear parking sensors. Inside you'll find a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen with a built-in satnav, automatic emergency calls and real-time traffic information. The car has three driving modes, rain-sensing wipers and automatic headlights.
6 engines available with the SE trim 1.5L petrol & diesel
Sport
The Sport adds a more performance-orientated Sport+ mode to the bmw 1 series . It also gives the car 17-inch alloy wheels, front sports seats, launch control, black exterior highlights and a dark chrome exhaust pipe.
8 engines available with the Sport trim 1.5L Petrol & diesel , 2L diesel
M Sport
The M Sport version of the bmw 1 series gives the car M Sport suspension, as well as a number of exclusive 'M' decals and highlights. The car also has 18-inch wheels.
8 engines available with the M Sport trim 1.5L Petrol & diesel , 2L diesel
The 128ti is based on M Sport trim, but with enhancements including twin exhaust pipes and unique y-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels. Inside and out, there are numerous ‘ti’ badges. Sports suspension and a limited-slip differential help the handling, while inside there’s an M Performance steering wheel with red band to denote the 12 o’clock position.
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