Road TestCar reviews - BMW - 1 Series - 118i 5-dr hatchBMW modelsOverviewThe BMW 118i has more than enough charm to fight off some big-hitting competitors30 Jan 2013 BMW stuck to its guns with the second-generation 1 Series, retaining the less practical but more fun rear-wheel-drive configuration while adding some faster and more frugal turbo engines and more cabin space into the mix. The 118i tested here is the second-cheapest member of the range, and uses a perky 1.6-litre turbo matched with an eight-speed automatic transmission. While not as quick as the cheaper (and excellent) Volkswagen Golf GTI, the 1 Series offers sublime handling, a quality cabin and – not to be underestimated – badge cache. But with brand new rivals including the new-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Audi A3 just around the corner, the little Beemer is soon to face its biggest challenge. We think it should be up to it. Click the yellow button below to read the full review GalleryClick to see larger images Model release date: 1 October 2011 to 1 May 2015 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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