Refinement is a strong suit of the 1 Series – no matter the wheel size or engine ... as one of the sportier hatchbacks in its segment, BMW hasn’t gone overboard in making it too hard-edged ...

The M135 isn’t an outright hot hatch champion but it’s certainly not short on performance. In pre-facelift form, the BMW 1 Series was never a bad handler, despite it being the first 1 Series to have ...

Ride and Handling - A 50:50 weight distribution is combined with rear wheel drive to make the 1 Series one of the most dynamic and engaging cars in the segment. Read about the BMW 1 Series ride ...

Embracing an entry-level luxury car market, the 2008 BMW 1 Series included an array of high-end standard features such as multi-zone climate control, 17-inch aluminum wheels, rain-sensing windshield ...

The latest BMW 1 Series doesn't suffer at all for losing rear-wheel drive, because it's the best-driving hatchback on the market. There are softer-riding models, but nothing else offers the same blend ...