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BMW 1 Series 118i [136] M Sport 5dr Step Auto [LCP] Review

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Our favourite 1 Series engine is a 1.5-litre, three-cylinder with 134bhp that’ll get you from 0-62mph in 8.9sec, and is punchy enough for day-to-day driving.

118i [136]

Hatchback

Munich-based BMW is most famous for its sports saloons, in particular the 3 Series and 5 Series. However, it actually builds almost every type of car imaginable: everything from two-seat convertibles to seven-seat MPVs.

The cheapest model in the BMW range is the 1 Series hatchback, which is a rival to the Audi A3, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Volkswagen Golf. Meanwhile, at the other extreme is the i8 plug-in hybrid sports car, which costs more than £100,000.

BMW was also quick to capitalise on the rise of the SUV and now has six in its range: the X1, X2, X3, X4, X5 and X6.

All of this makes it one of the big three German prestige brands, along with Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

1 SERIES

M Sport adds 18in alloy wheels, more distinctive bumpers, stiffer M Sport suspension (which offers the best ride and handling balance), and a few more luxuries, such as power-folding door mirrors, heated front seats and leather trim. So if you are buying a 1 Series because for its premium or sportier flavour, M Sport makes the most sense.


M Sport

118i [136] M Sport 5dr Step Auto [LCP]

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Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist

Front and rear electric windows with open and close fingertip control, anti trap facility and comfort closing

Airbags - Front driver/passenger, front and rear curtain head protection, front side, manual deactivation of front passenger airbag

3 point seatbelts on all seats, front pyrotechnic belt tensioners, stopper and belt force limiters, rear coded belt buckles

Crash sensor activating of airbags,Unlocking doors,hazard warning lights,fuel cut off,interior lighting+activation of safety battery terminal clamp

Folding side mirrors with auto dimming/folding wing mirrors with auto dimming

Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight

Electric front seat adjust - drivers with memory

Driver + front passenger electric lumbar support

Enhanced bluetooth with wireless charging and Wi-Fi hot spot

Park assist including reversing assistant, lateral parking aid and reversing assist camera

Bluetooth / WiFi interface for wireless connection of mobile terminal devices and audio streaming

M Sport exterior styling aerodynamics pack - 1 Series

Additional interior lighting pack - 1 Series

BMW live cockpit professional pack- 1 Series

BMW 1 Series

In the ultra-competitive arena of the premium family car, the 1 Series is right up there, but it's not the best (that's the Audi A3). It delivers a good blend of driver appeal with decent ride comfort and fine practicality, but its main strengths are a top-notch interior and a brilliant infotainment system.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Plenty of practical space </li> <li>Low running costs </li> <li>A comfortable ride </li> <li>A healthy equipment list </li> <li>Quality materials and thoughtful touches inside </li> <li>Rock-solid reliability</li></ul>

Family cars arguably have the toughest brief of all: they have to be good at pretty much everything. They’re used as the daily drive, on the school run or work commute (often both), and have to be able to cope with a family’s clutter on weekends and holidays.

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