BMW 1 Series

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The smallest and most affordable vehicle in the BMW range has proved a huge hit since its launch in 2004. This 5-door hatchback replaced the 3 Series compact range. During its first full year on the market in 2005 the BMW 1 Series became one of BMWs most successful cars with 149,493 units sold. BMW launched the 1 Series as the only rear wheel drive in its class. By 2006 BMW sold 22,033 1 Series in the UK, 19 per cent of all BMW sales. A compact model, it was powered by both gas and diesel four and six cylinder engines. A three-door hatchback model was added in 2007 and along with revised 5 door versions a coupe and coupe convertible variant are also being planned.

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  • Guest 26th Oct 2009

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    My initial thoughts are very positive. What a beautifully engineered vehicle! It has a fabulous engine - smooth, powerful and refined. It's easy to drive and a joy to get behind the wheel.
    Yes - it isn't very roomy in the back and it does have a hard ride but the advantages of driving a quality cat ...

  • dhayes22 Rank: Major 3rd Sep 2009

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    Fair warning: I am writing this review not as a long-term owner of this car but as someone who used one for two weeks as a hire car in France during the summer of 2009.

    We hired this BMW 118D ES model for a two week stay in Provence and the Cote D'Azur from Sixt Car Rental. There we four adults on ...

  • Guest 26th Aug 2009

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    Overall, its a BMW and that says it all. Contrary to reports that I've read, everything is typical MBW quality. However that are several points that need to be bore in mind. The 1.6 engine is just about acceptable but be prepared to use the gears. If for instance, you're traveling at seventy on a m ...

  • Guest 11th Aug 2009

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    Unbelievable little car. Quality, fit and finish are typical BMW fare with a drivetrain package which is hard to top. Massive six piston front calipers provide substantial stopping power to the 3.0 litre twin turbocharged six cylinder engine, which beasts 225kw/400Nm at a measly 8psi. Even more impr ...

  • Guest 3rd Aug 2009

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    This bmw 1 series 116i car is so comfortble to drive. i enjoy driving it around. Family and freinds like it too. The parking sensor helps a lot. I feel the rear visabiliy is slightly less than other cars. but overall its a great car to drive. would recommend it.