I had a fantastic experience with Select and can't speak highly enough of Adam Brooks. When I first spoke to Adam I had an idea of the car I wanted but my priority was a short lead time. Adam took the time to talk through what factors were important to me in my choice of car and gave me several different options - including some I wouldn't have thought of. He was incredibly responsive and kept me updated throughout the whole process. I've already recommended Adam to a colleague and would have no hesitation in recommending Select and using them again.
BMW 1 Series Hatchback
M135 xDrive 5dr Step Auto [Tech+/Pro Pack] [2025]
BMW 1 Series Hatchback
Key facts & figures
- Manufacturer OTR: £47,825
- Fuel consumption: 36.7 mpg
- Gearbox: Automatic
- Fuel Type: Petrol
- Engine size: 1998 cc
- 0-62mph: 4.9 seconds
- No. of seats: 5
- CO2 emissions: 173 g/km
- Engine power: 300 bhp
- Boot size: 380 cm³
A compact hatchback to appeal to enthusiasts, with powerful engines and rear-wheel drive? Not quite. The latest generation of 1 Series has eschewed that sportscar-like setup for utterly traditional front-wheel drive, just like its Audi and Mercedes rivals, as well as every Renault, Ford or Hyundai.
But a BMW has to be far more than just a pseudo sports car. And anyway, can most users tell what wheels are driven without renting themselves an empty race circuit? Let’s be honest here, too; the old 1 Series was never that good.
Does moving power to the front of the car make the BMW a more family-friendly, appealing hatchback, or does it take away the raison d'être for the 1 Series?