BMW 1 Series: A calculated risk 

Got mine 2 days ago, Automatic transmission and it's a pleasure to drive, well built car with lots of great tech. Highly recommend.

Got mine delivered on Monday and it was surprisingly a lot better than what I was expecting; especially when I used to have a 2011 1 Series Coupe.

when you find out the new version of your car is a crossover 🤦‍♂️

had my f40 116d for a week , engine is smooth dct box smooth cant fault if for an entry level bmw . i own an e38 750 and an e31 840 and the 1 series is a winner

3:36 "All these buttons and controls feel really good quality" While the whole plastic panel of buttons flexes as it's pushed.

2018: The Ultimate Driving Machine 2019: More boot space. Yay.

I think I'm one of the rare few that like the new design. However, the lack of RWD makes test driving a must. Also, who the hell are they surveying to say most customers didn't know their car was RWD, 99% buy it for that reason?

The first ever Focus way back in the 90s had multi link rear suspension as does my mk5 golf 1.9. And spending ages telling it to turn up the temperature? I just spend a second turning the heating control. Might well be a good car but what manufacturers have to do these days to sell a car amazes me. It's time to put the fun back into driving instead.

Only reason that 1 series is fwd is to boost 3 series sales, it was only rwd hatchback, but it was also cheapest rwd bimmer so a lot of costumers would have opted for more expensive model if there weren't 1 series

Great Video Review as always

My Dad owned a BMW 316 which was rear wheel drive. Absolute crap in wet and icy conditions! He kept a bag of sand in the back just for ballast to stop the tail spinning!

Helpful review: thanks

The base models may see improved sales but the hot ones will probably be less popular. The whole appeal of the previous gen 135 and 140 was the rwd straight 6 combo

I had one for a couple of months while my 3series was getting fixed I loved it

Fantastic review. I've watched this video a dozen times. Really helpful. The car isn't too bad either.

“Buttons feel good quality” - whole panel flexes.

Congratulations ... Your video and comments are wonderful. One question: was the steering the "M Sports" one ? If so, did you feel it heavy ? Thank you very much and keep making so interesting videos

It's good to see BMW take the build quality seriously even with their lower end models such as this one series as I have seen other review channels also commend them on too like carwow on the new 3 series

Detailed and honest review spiced up with some personal feelings. BMW in top shape, again ! As is Rebbeca !

I really hate that "grin" on the front bumper, and with the enlarged grill it just looks hideous 🤮

I never understand when journalists say people didn't realise their cars were RWD, i use to have a measly 118d which would go sideways for bants. Are they fickle? well guess this new ones perfect for them

That voice command system is too slow!

First time watching Rebecca for ages. And her delivery and style is much improved. She is Much more settled compared to the earlier stuff of 3 to 5 years ago. I guesss motherhood gives you that extra summat. Always liked her. Competent race driver to boot . Carry on !

Always really polished. A number of years back Rebecca did a review of a 4 series grand coupe - i loved the video test drove and ordered one. I wont with the 1 series but if you could test an i pace and BMW i4 when out then great

Press cars always have every gizmo option available and not all that realistic for average users I feel

So you didn’t mention that the dash is an option extra and doesn’t come as standard even on M sport!

Is it just or it actually looks like a Mercedes B class from the side lol 😂

Speaks volumes that most 1 series drivers never knew they had rear wheel drive 😱 This should sell well and be better for those who never knew, making them driving God’s in the snow ❄️

A mix of ford focus and A class

If BMW would have got a hurry on with EV, this could have been rear wheel drive.

I just leased a 116d f40 and everything on it is an optional extra, the digital dash extra, automatic gear box extra, average looking seats extra, 17inch wheels extra (the 16inch standard look ridiculous) interior lighting extra, reverse camera extra, slightly tinted windows extra, but I have to say it is a nice place to be

1 series defo lost its soul. However, if the A Class with FWD sell really well with a bloody Renault engine then a BMW 1 series will do fine but for those of us who are enthusiasts, new BMW 1 series will not intrest us.

This is an excellent, well thought out everyday hatchback individual commute that can also function as a weekend family of five car. It has a sufficiently sporty look and feel. Together with reasonable fuel economy and being packed with tech with the various configurations and packages. It’s a dream to own and drive. The only obstacle is after getting those options in, the price and subsequent maintenance of the premium batteries tyres and service.

This is what happens when the finance department wins an argument.

Yeah your back 👍☺️

Great review

Wish they still offered the 1 series in the USA . I loved my 135 i convertible .

Definitely a very sweet ride!! For me I do prefer it to the rear wheel drive. I have the 2.0D Msport and its quite easy to forget you're driving a 1 series and not a 3 series. Love the styling, brings the 1 series firmly inline with the rest of the BMW family.

I have to say. Even if this is not a rear wheel drive it still is the best hot hatch on the market. Although now, not by much and not by a considerable margin

I could listen to you talk about cars all day everyday.

That gear change lever ... LOL

It looks so high, almost a crossover

I should simply do a deal with Mercedes and re-badge the A Class Mercedes. It would save them a lot of money.

Picking mine up Thursday 😬

Not even close to my current M140i, sorry but won't be changing anytime soon

A lot of nicer cars out there

Thanks for the video.

Owned BMW 125i M Sport coupe with straight 6 3 litre engine. Sadly discontinued now ! No more one series for me....fancy the series 4 now with this new generation...reminds me of the sporty styling on the coupe.

Mmmmm. We have a 2017 218d sport coupe & have had a lot of electronics problems! New cluster etc, it even malfunction on motorway,car just stopped, very scary when this happened! Personally I have moved away from bmw and bought a Kia sportatage kx3 awd, It’s fantastic I absolutely love it......... won’t return to bmw after owning them for many years, 7 year warranty on Kia.

Is it comfy enough on B roads with 19" wheels. What about noise from suspension on transverse unevenness?

"Hello BMW, switch the heating on". "You need a paid subscription for that" 🙄😂🤣

Had mine a week now and I love it 😄

i love my 2006 116i. Honestly, this one is no persuading me. At all.

When I see the rear I think Focus and that's not a bad thing. This is what the Focus wants to be when it grows up and especially the interior.

The Dashboard is higher than on previous generations, or the seating is just higher. I've noticed that when I sat in one.

No RWD?? Well that's the end of that. Picked up a new ford focus st line, way better looking and interior. I was pleasantly surprised

If I wanted a car based on a mini, I would buy a mini. I could deal with the questionable styling if it were a proper rwd bmw

Do you really need those M brakes in a 1.5L??

Love Rebecca's work always!

Looks familiar (Merc A class), but the 1 series does look now...

'Calculated risk.' The most perfect detection made for this vehicle.👏🏻

Good review

When you absolutely have to have a BMW badge but can’t afford a 3 series.

6:45 if people don't know they're car well, what was the point in buying it? I bought and own a 123d (E81) for that reason, for being rear wheel drive - love it. Gives that ultimate racing feeling. However front wheel drive is safer and smoother to drive, especially in winter. Don't think many of the top models will sell based on that.

Nice video Rebecca Jackson 👌

Do you think the interior material quality and sound insulation are at a premium level?

Lower powered ones squirms rubbish lol , you only get the real benefit of rear wheel drive with the higher power models which shifted lower volumes.

Love her since ‘carbuyer’ time🥰

The Audi s3 sportback is lagging behind in design. The 1 series looks great.

Most BMW drivers don't even know they have indicators!

ambient lighting does it comes standard or in M package ?

Love rebecca's reviews!

got mine 2 months ago ,model 118 I. automatic gearbox I really appreciate my bmw except the high consumption of petrol

6:45 what a quality door :(

3 cylinder petrol. Imma head out of this cancer

It’a cheaper to build, it costs more and it will sell like cake so it’s going to be a win for BMW. Old fans will have to look somewhere else.

Had the pleasure of driving the M135i last week for 4 hours thanks to my local BMW dealer. It is a very nice car inside is better than the old model & the outside has grown on me, but its 2 litre turbo to me is very slow and gutless the exhaust note is no better than a fly fart why it has 2 large bore pipes at the back has got me. Road holding is better but only just I felt plenty of under steer when pushing it a little. Not sure of the new lay out of the switches inside they seem a little awkward around the gear lever but the window controls are perfect. The auto which I drove is poor compared to the ZF gear box very lumpy and slow to change. Some cheap plastics on the dash and top of door cards & the flappy paddles I am sorry to say are about as good as the gear box. Would I have one? Not a chance I could not wait to get back into my M140i a far better car & would leave this new BMW for dead with ease. Think I would go with the Golf Merc or Audi before I would buy this new new BMW its just not got it for me sorry to say and I am a massive BMW fan. You have really messed up with this one BMW & will be interesting to see the sales figures, its been out around 3 weeks now and I have not seen one yet.

I driving a 93 E36 M3 and i can't belive how ugly bmw went with these new models compared to the old models I wouldn't even think to buy one of these ever

i met rebbecca on holiday in lanzaroti, shes an amazing woman and an amaing mother . my girls played with her kids all a week.. nice vid rebecca, well presented

Not keen - the interior looks a bit VW Polo-ish. The Tech is probably better. However wouldn't swap it for my '09 118D (RWD) or my '89 V* 110 soft top :-)

This model looks good. And also the car is beautiful.

The F20 m135i is the best 1 series.. the most beautiful beamer.. RWD 6inLine engine

@ 06:45, the loud sound of banging the door, is it the design of the car that's gone wrong or its the presenter? Overally, I would not mind owning one

Cost cutting, same platform as Mini. Front is vile. BMW ditching its one distinctive feature. RWD.

How do you change the layout of the speedometer on the dash ?

A 3cyl fwd hatchback lololol will sell loads no doubt but wtf 😱 BMW where once something special these day's just another mass market manufacturer.

"Looks like a crossover". "Looks like a Mercedes Class B". "FWD cost cutting and finance department win an argument". What else may I say? This is the car BMW wants to sell to most of the people. And that makes my old BMW 1 Series RWD an old fashion different yet practical car. Welcome BMW in the arena to fight against Class A, Golf and A3. Will you win the competition, will you sell more cars? With that price tag I don't think so. Even though there is more space in the trunk or you spend less money building it, it's all about fashion and firm, not anymore about being different.

I have an 18 plate 118i shadow edition in white. I test drove the new 118i and I can assure there is a difference. For me, a BMW is rear wheel drive. I won’t be changing car, that’s for sure.

I would have considered this but a higher engine size if it had a CD player . Music cds still get made - I still buy them . I like the option of how I listen to music .

Should have made a front shorter in length and the boot longer. The proportions could have been better and the space better than a VW Golf, bingo..

I have one, really smart really nice to drive everything works ace.

bmw 1.18i m sport series or tesla model 3 highland SR (Standart Range) rear wheel drive ? which one shoul I buy ?

I'm so happy they've at least kept the manual

Hi all. Anyone know if the satnav zooming to the line where I should turn? I've got garmin and he do this, highlight the line and saying where to go. Tom

Not sure about that door closing sound - 6:44

Make sence to upgrade 16d to 18d for de valeu 7m euros?

Had a great 3year lease with the m135i.

Exactly the type of driver this is aimed at

Can't decide this or new aclass?

First gear and reverse gear are disasters! The best design! Push in reverse gear many times!