an M Sport steering wheel and BMW M colour stitching on the dash. The loss of rear-wheel drive gives the 1 Series a new dimension of performance. It’s not as lairy as it once was, but the ...

The BMW 1 Series has always done things a bit differently. The original model launched in 2004 to compete with the Audi A3 and Mercedes A-Class, but unlike those rivals, it featured a sporty ...

Following a comprehensive mid-life facelift, the BMW 1 Series remains competitive in ... Our recommended trim includes firmer suspension and M Sport styling touches plus 18in alloy wheels and ...

BMW’s diesel-powered 3-series has long been the acceptable face of oil-burning for enthusiasts. This new F30-generation 330d M Sport is no exception. First impressions are wholly encouraging.

Sure, the Mercedes A-Class has a softer ride, and the 1 Series is a touch on the firm side in M Sport trim, or in 128ti or M135i form. But it never gets harsh or jiggly, and when the A-Class becomes ...

This is our first taste of such a car, in M Sport trim. Power comes from a 2-litre version of BMW’s modular family ... What the new Five doesn’t have is a 7-series-style carbon core, so ...

an M Sport steering wheel and BMW M colour stitching on the dash. The loss of rear-wheel drive gives the 1 Series a new dimension of performance. It’s not as lairy as it once was, but the ...

since the new BMW 1 Series arrives punchily priced. Considering the entry-level 120 Sport makes good power and is well equipped, a £31,065 starting point looks good, being only around £100 more than ...