This mid-range engine option is a 215bhp 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol unit. It has four-wheel drive and can do 0-62mph in 6.3 seconds. Like the 120, it’s a mild hybrid.

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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 M8&nbsp;grand tourer, which costs more than £120,000.

BMW was also quick to capitalise on the rise of the SUV and now has ten in its range: the X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7 and XM, plus the electric iX3 and iX.

All of this makes it one of the big three German prestige brands, along with Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

1 SERIES

Our recommended trim includes firmer suspension and M Sport styling touches plus 18in alloy wheels and more luxurious seat materials. That's on top of all the infotainment tech you get with entry-level Sport models.

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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

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

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

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

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

Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight

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

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

Electrically adjustable exterior mirror with mirror adjustment switch on drivers armrest and aspheric on driver side, convex on passenger side

Electric front seat adjust - drivers with memory

Active driver and front passenger seats with electric lumbar support and massage function

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BMW 1 Series

Following a comprehensive mid-life facelift, the BMW 1 Series remains competitive in the premium family car class, although it's not quite a class leader. Its main strengths are punchy performance and top-notch interior quality, while the relatively small boot is a shame, as is the infotainment system and climate control’s backwards step in user-friendliness.

<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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