BMW 1 Series hatchback (2012-2019) review - Carbuyer / Mat Watson 

Why are people thinking about rear-seat space so much in a small car? It's a car that is not made to transport 5 adults all the time. It can, but it's not meant to do so in the first place.

Air conditioning as standard!! I'm sold.

Can’t believe how far Matt has come! He’s been in the game for ages

Just bought one... The drive is phenomenal!

Just purchased the 120d M Sport Auto in this shape, Stunning car and phenomenal drive!

What amazing storage. . . . Door bins, cupholders, a glove box, a compartment in the center console. . . wow. . . . OH MY GOD IT HAS A STORAGE COMPARTMENT NEAR THE WHEEL! This car is amazing!

Dude Mat Watson is actually in this damn

I love your style of reviewing!!! Both your personality and your practical review style!

I have had this car for about 4years now, absolutely love it! (bmw 116d)

4:33 - being that said, is the only car this size i would buy

Just got one in the exact colour, 116D 2.0 2014 plate, 40.000 miles, absolute bargain cars immaculate 1 previous lady owner!! Happy days!.

I just drove the 116D as hire car on vacation, I loved the handling and the engine was really good. The reverse gear was difficult to select at first, but once you get the hang of it, it was no problem. It was my first ever BMW ride, and now I now what it means, BMW macht fahren Spaß.

Look young mat watson😂

Just amazing! I'll get one 116d in the end of this month and I expect I won't regret. I have tried it and the driving is very soft and the car is just beautiful and very comfortable, mine will be black, with 17" tyres and sport line

It's still the only hatchback on the market today with rear wheel drive. I want one!

Super review! One of the best reviewer in all Internet space

i like his honest enthusiasm. Good review!

i like the way this guy reviews cars well done, good job

how can you upload a 2013 model car in 2011 time travel ?

a friend of mine has it. Very good car even after 10 years

I love these reviews!

Nice review... great car! I love that it's not just another pretty face, but rather one with character and style. I've driven one too, came away very impressed and wanting to buy one!

As usual great job, you are a natural communicating with the cameras and talking about cars. I was going to mention your heavy breathing at the beginning of the video...but watching all the junk food you carry on the car gave me a straight answer.

Thanks for filming in HD.

great review, i just bought one, 3 doors, 2014, 114d, it feels very sporty to drive and it´s very confortable too.

I got it ,BMW 118d 2.0 turbo charged rear wheel drive, it’s a thrill to drive this German beauty

I wish we had this beautiful hatch in the US

Bimmer! been waiting for this video for so long!

i love this hatch its really cool looking

EXCELLENT VIDEO! EXCELLENT CAR! GOOD WORK to CarBuyer!

Got this in grey it is amazing

hahaha That's it dude, I did the same as you did, hated it at first criticized it for the looks, but when I got to see it personally and did the test drive and everything, it all changed and I started to love it and have just bought a 118i Full... Nice to heard it wasn't just me how thought that way... cheers!

this is a good looking car. I like the headlights xD

Informative review!Thank you! Ordered one!Can’t wait!

such a nice car and its quite fast not as slow as people think and very up to date even now in 2022 it looks like a well up to date car

One of the best hatchback

You are a funny guy Mat. You prove your point to the extreme. I like that.

I think this car looks great, especially with the new look at the front and rear.

Great reviews, I really like your style. Keep it up! :D

lols the best review from all other vids, love the emergency kit-kat compartment. lolz

Interior: Love it Exterior: I'm just waiting for the M-sport Edition :D

Got mine 3 weeks ago exact same spec (and colour) as the one in this video 62 plate one though I love it 😍

Great review! My favorite reviewer :))

It's awesome that Mat wore his t-shirt and shoes to match the beemer's exterior :-)

My father bought this as my sister's first car. The performance is truly amazing. The exterior design is quite unique compared to the previous model. However I'm not really satisfied about the interior, it seems to be missing the luxurious look. My father's IS300 2009 could easily beat the interior to top it off. But overall, it's a great car if you're not looking for any higher priced model or as your first car.

I’m a bit late but i’m looking for a new car and this is one of the options. I currently drive a 2013 corsa limited edition, and despite the great, sporty looks, it’s really slow only being a 1.2 and i fear the fact it’s so slow you have to completely use up each gear to get anywhere because there is no power, ironically using more fuel in the process. I know the 116i is a 1.6 and has more power, and slightly worse fuel economy, but am i right in guessing fuel would work out roughly the same as this is more efficient and has the eco pro mode?

nice review

This car looks so much different in person! I thought it looked a bit bit odd at first when I saw on it online, but in the showroom it looks really nice! If your looking at a hatchback in person it looks a lot nicer than the A3.

At the end of November (2017) I will be buying the 2013 1 series using the money which I’ve been saving for momths. But I will be buying the Diesel M Sport 2 Ltr version in white with red leather interior and I can’t wait to drive it :)

Can't quite agree with the generalization, but oh, such a satisfying in-your-face response for the ever-provocative Alfisti out there!!

I said it before and I'll say it again. Give this guy his own cartv-show.

@Biltesteren You are absolutely right! When I first saw a picture of the new 1 series, i also though it was kind of ugly, but when I had the opportunity to see and drive it at the dealer my mind change and I now believe it is quite cool and good looking!

i drive in this car every week and i must say it is really comfy

Love your reviews!!! Can you please review an Audi A5?? That would be awesome!

how can someone thumb-down this review?? He's adorable!

Just bought a 116d sport as a daily. £200 map and it now makes 190bhp instead of 114! Could do with being a bit lower and firmer though, so suspension mods are next. Definitely a great used buy though and about the best of the bunch compared to other brands at this level.

i like how his chlothes match the car that he reviews every time :D

If you want the most power for the cheap. Get the 114i, and buy an M sport 118i front bumper. The cheaper road tax, the cheaper insurance and generally the fact that the car is much much much cheaper than the 118i is great. Then get a 118i ecu remap or get he 118i performance ecu remap. All 1 series model have the same engine. Exactly the same. Not even a part different. You’ll get a 118i for 114i money. Amazing right?

Aaaaaah! Love these reviews! :D

There is nothing about this car that makes it look ugly to me. It has great proportions and many of the great BMW design cues you get on the most beautiful BMWs. I really appreciate Van Hooydonk's effort to include the shark-nose design on a little hatchback. It make it look different - yes - and that's what makes it a great looking car!

good thing they are changing the headlights now :)

Reminds me of the 5series GT. I tested two of the last models and reviewed a 120d and a 116i on my channel. I really loved them. But this new design...

wow good review, i thing this car is good

It looks almost exactly identical, its crazy

You are a month early for Halloween. Trick or treat!

hmm, we really need to discuss healthier food & drink options!

I really hope that the next generation 1 series will stay RWD. I drive a lot in this car and it honestly makes it a completely different class compared to other small cars (in my opinion). Also, the low driving position has something magical about it. I have heard about a survey where the majority of 1 series-drivers didn't know their car was RWD, so it wouldn't be a dealbreaker in future models. But this kind of logic is flawed in my opinion. I think in the long run, BMW will really suffer from shifting to FWD-cars.

BMW are the experts No questions asked, hands down

I think this car should come to America, it looks great!

I'm buying one tom.

When you guys are getting out the reviews on the new A-Class and V40? Cheers

i like new 1 serie, much more than old version.. hope i'll buy it

I don’t know why I’m watching this in 2018 for no reason 🤨

yup! and the headlights of the f10. I think they are changing the bumpers too.

What's the deal with the door bins and cubies in these reviews? When the quantity of cubies or the size of a glove box constitutes the measure of a good / bad car?

Anybody from 2021 ?

nice video !

I like the styling

i love this car

Great engines

2 more weeks till i get my hands on this baby! :)

@RedJoker Indeed, personally, i feel that it looks so much better in person than in pictures/videos.

Getting one soon.

This guy just has to be given a job on top gear!

I'd double check the dynamic drive control part. I think the 1 series isnt available with adaptable dampers, think it just changes the throttle response and traction control and stuff :P

i am starting to like the looks of this car

I reallly realllly like this car

ooohhhh, I feel your pain :D ... I will have to trade in my e39 5 series at some point and it s probably gonna be a 3 or 1 series ... Still you have one extremley fun to drive little car :D

1 series! its great

that is a very...unique design.

one of the best car reviews i have seen, too bad that the car is not good looking.

Hello, don’t know if you do have any idea about bmw 1series 116d f20 - 2013. Am having a hard time with Bluetooth audio( telephone 📞 Bluetooth is connected ) but can’t seem to see audio streaming, please I need your help or idea, what can be done

emergency kitkat :) you should do more tests with that )

1:08 lol I love this guy.

Best car

Its not ugly. In person its actually a stunning looking car. I doubt you have ever seen one on the road.

When I Am Really Hungry, and My Mom Says 5 More Minutes Till Lunch, I Watch Car Videos To Hold Off My Hunger, Specifically Carbuyer. I Watch This Video and I Starved Even More. It Just HAPPENED that This Episode had So MUCH SNACKS!

all that's great and stuff. but why would you buy a bmw that does 0-60 in more than 8 seconds? is it very torque-y at low speeds?

this guy loves his side door bins haha

I don't know about you guys, but if I'm owning this beauty, nobody is eating snacks inside!