BMW 1 Series

The BMW 1 Series is a compact model and represent's BMW's first foray into the compact market. There are four body styles available within the model line: a 3-door hatchback coupe, a 5-door, hatchback, a 2-door notchback coupe and a newly unveiled 2-door cabriolet.

See Wikicars' comprehensive BMW 1 Series Review.

Recent Changes

 * For 2012, the 1 Series gets a mid-cycle facelift that brings improved aerodynamics, as well as refinements to various controls plus new exterior paint colors, upholstery and interior trim.

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Pricing
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Gas Mileage
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Performance
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Reliability

 * RECALL ALERT: 38,000 2008MY - 2011MY BMW 1-Series Models Recalled in the States Over Fire Danger

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Colors

 * Vermilion Red
 * Marrakesh Brown

Hybrid Models
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Unique Attributes
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Interior
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Resale Values
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Criticisms
"It may have double headlamps and the kidney grille and the Hofmeister kink, but viewed as a whole, it looks like a van". - Top Gear

"I'm choosing the words for my conclusion with even more care than usual. So here it goes - the 1 Series is crap." Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear

Worldwide
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Design quirks and oddities

 * The BMW 1 Series had been used for a BMW Celebrity Challenge race for the 2005 and 2006 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix.


 * There is a short length of legroom in the back seat particularly in a hatchback and tall people can have trouble getting access.

Awards
The BMW 1 Series has been awarded for 2004 New Zealand's Car Of The Year.

2010 Drive Best Performance Car Over $60,000 (135i Coupe)

2007 Green Car Of The Year (118d)