written by LordBofW on 29/03/2009
The 2 litre 177 BHP engine (120d) is the one to go for, and the M Sport spec gives you just about everything you need. In 3-door guise it looks great too. Really happy with the BMW 1 Series 120d M Sport car, even coming from a Jaguar X-Type. Automatic box is very good. Smooth ride and well built.