Road TestCar reviews - BMW - 1 Series - 120i 5-dr hatchBMW modelsOverviewBMW launches a small rear-drive hatch into a world of front-drive small cars11 Feb 2005 WITH the profusion of unexpected styling bumps and creases, the long bonnet and the almost too-big wheels, the new 1 Series is unmistakably a BMW. And that’s important, because while the 1 Series looks unlike any other small hatchback, there are dissimilarities in the way it drives, and swallows passengers and luggage, as well. The front-engine, rear-drive configuration relegates space efficiency second to handling balance in the list of important design criteria. The 120i’s 2.0-litre, 110kW engine does a brave job, although even this version of the 1 Series is far from being a hot hatch. Rather, it’s a distinctive, compact conveyance for two people, and occasionally four, who need to be on friendly terms and are not inclined to carry a lot of paraphernalia. The BMW badge is an entrée to genuine driving pleasure. Model release date: 1 November 2004 to 1 February 2007 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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