For The 120d combines stirring pace with supermini-style fuel economy and CO2 emissions, while the standard equipment with Sport trim is a better package than that with the similarly priced ES trim.

Against This isn’t a bad price for a BMW convertible with this equipment and power, but you could get more for your money. Rear seat space is tight and some of the cabin plastics are disappointing.

BMW 1 Series Convertible

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

This is our favourite version of the 1 Series Convertible; it’s powerful, yet frugal, and has a better package of kit than the similarly priced ES. It's not cheap, but running costs are low.

What Car? readers say

4.75


Key facts

0–60mph
8.1 secs
Top speed
138 mph
Average mpg
56.5
Tank range
655 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The BMW 1 Series Convertible has a range of engines to suit every budget and taste. For us, the 120d supplies the best balance between pace and running costs and it's refined too. The smaller petrol engines are rather short on grunt, while the higher powered petrol and diesel models push the price too high.

Entry-level ES trim supplies all the basics, but stepping up to SE adds the kind of luxuries that many premium badge buyers will expect. M Sport adds a fetching bodykit, but it also has firmer suspension settings that make the ride less forgiving.

Running costs for the diesel models are low, thanks partly to BMW’s clever Efficient Dynamics measures, which helps towards stunning fuel economy and CO2 emissions.

Petrol versions are cleaner and more frugal than many rivals, but by any standards the 135i seems unnecessarily pricey. BMW offers three- or five-year fixed price servicing packages that can be sold on to future owners.

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