BMW 1 series review | Will the new VW Golf be able to rival it? 

Am a Merc person and traditionally a BMW hater, but this vehicle changed my mind! All new same category cars seem they stepped bck in build quality (interior at list) except BMW. Audi - VW - MERC new models reduced or vanished physical buttons and interior surfaces are full of glossy piano black plastic..., BMW is the only one in opposite direction! I think new BMW series 1 have the most balanced package and made me loving it!!!

Agree, many owners probably couldn’t tell the difference whether front or rear wheel drive. Good review!

Weird USB in the back? It is USB type C. That's the future my friend😂

Frankly the best 1 series reviewer on the net. Thank you again

Great in depth review! I've got the m135i and came from the f20 m135i and 9 months in, loving it. My brother in law has the 118i in this storm bay grey, looks awesome. Quick note, the parcel shelf fits under the boot floor which is really useful sometimes and the bmw assistant (voice control default is set as "hey bmw" but when you pressed the activation button and said "hello bmw" it renamed itself to that, as you can all it anything. I've changed mine to "Alexa" only as eveyone is used to that at home, sorry bmw). You don't need that button pressing on the steering wheel then, you just say the activation word you set and then the command you want such as "Hey BMW, I'm cold" or "I'm stressed" or "bbc radio 1" or "navigate me to etc...". Instead, just can just press that voice button on steering wheel you pressed then say the command as above instead. To get average fuel info, it's the top button of the 2 on the indicator stalk which cycles g meter, spotify track artwork, power/torque disls and average fuel consumption. Took me a while to work that out lol. Enjoyed your review, thank you 👍

Looks like a big improvement over the old shape. Never mind the badge, BMWs are so much better to drive than a VW regardless of which wheels are driven. As you suggest, I’d avoid the large boy racer black wheels though unless I was buying the M135i.

The exterior color looks stunning!

I had a good look at one of these while my bike was being serviced at the BMW dealer. The interior is shockingly good compared to the rest of the class. Genuinely surprised at how fancy it is inside.

There’s been quite a bit of cost cutting in the new golf - glovebox no longer padded, no gas struts no cover for cup holders etc.

What a beautiful and moden look love this ! New series 1 looks fancy now , before it was just the entry level quality and style of BM

Coming from a Volvo V40, this BMW-1 is really fast in terms of gear shift. Most of the time I didn't notice I was going fast in second or third gear. Interiorwise, the plastic isn't quite up the standards of a V40, but this has modern features. The app is lacking though, no location/fuel/mileage log. Despite the corona, they did manage to deliver mine within 2½ months.

Drove a late 2020 manual 118i m sport today. Opinions: + well refined, nice ride, very nice quality interior, nice handling -heavy clutch with low bite - hard to set off smoothly, quite heavy steering, gearbox is a bit “springy”/could be nicer to use. Felt a bit slower/more boring than I expected. 7/10 from me.

Greetings from Scotland. Wonderful review. I took delivery of a 118i series auto just before the lockdown here. I didn't go for the M sport trim but I did go for 17" wheels and full digital dashboard.

think this is waaaay better looking than the new golf

Its nice, but if you want it with nicer spec it becomes totally mad in price department.

I'm waiting for mine to arrive, pretty much exactly the same as your test car, but with the rear arm rest added!

Xdrive eliminates any torque steer. Go for a nearly new 120d (xdrive) instead of a new 118i.

The 1 series doesn't come with run flats. BMW is removing run flats from all cars

The issue is if you want it in M Sport trim with a few optional extras, the price becomes totally crazy.

Very nice review and very good expressed opinions. I think the car with some mod touches in the outside can look stunning.

You can see your average consumption in Eco mode.

Press the BC button to show AV MPG and other info

I love mine can't complain 👌

The average fuel consumption is displayed when you are in ECO PRO mode.

The technology in this vehicle is awesome ! I am learning more about my new ride everyday . It is like an adventure . They have definitely paid much attention to detail as well , you can tell from the interior and features .

I tell you what-I want change my old golf mk5 from 2006 to THIS!. I though about golf, but potentially have a lot of software issues. Yesterday I spoke with BMW dealer (UK) and I been inside 118i M sport...i have no words. Quality, strength, generally design just big WOOW! Seriously. I'm just worry about automatic, but this is my decision. One think I recognised in all videos even cars from this lvl still have door lock pins! I'm surprised. In my old golf they wasn't exist already. Well, don't worry about pins. Good video and nice to see again this car. Ah two questions-indicators are dynamic or standard flashing? Side mirrors folding when you lock car or not? All the best in 2024, Tom.

Got the 118i 2020 M sport a month back . It's a beauty !

You can spec a spare wheel in UK models.The firm ride on country roads puts me off a little, was thinking of M sport with 18 inch wheels but a lot of my driving is on small country roads so may have to go a lower trim for a softer ride.

How a heck you may not notice you have a rwd/fwd? Do you really meet those people?

new tesla model 3 highland SR or bmw 1.18i m sport ? same price here and bmw 1 will get facelift soon

All going after the new focus look. I do like this look however. Cheers Nobby

Storm bay grey looks stunning! Just needs the black coloured grill at the front then it looks perfect. On that model to get the wheels and bigger spoiler at the rear, does that come as standard on that model or is it an extra? 🙂🔥🔥

A very thoughtful review, thank you.

Probably the best review I've came across but why does it look like your driving around slower than someone on a mobility scooter 😅

How is the standard sound system in 1 series 2021.

ai was looking at Ford Puma STX but for same money I can have this BMW Sport instead 🧐

Why don’t they use a standard spec when doing reviews 😡😡

What color it is ?

A great video thank you!

Mark any plans to look at the 2-series grand coupe next?

im getting this with m sport pro pack i cant decide on colour misano, skyscraper or this stormbay?help

First thing to do when you buy a BMW 1 series is to change the run flat with normal tyres. It makes the difference!

Is the 128ti worth it? It's far better than the GTI snd and has received spectacular reviews!,!! Only problem here in Greece it costs 60k approx

Nobby what are your thoughts on the 1 series v Mazda 3? Value for money which delivers more.

What a top review from this guy!👏🏽

The shape of the back is a bit similar to my Peugeot's 208.

Just the lift up shelf in the boot, always make the cars look older :(

Fantastic car 🤤 (the best)

Am I the only one that found the clutch very heavy

Great car how much it cost

Which is better 18 or 19inches wheels?

The infernal whining over the big grille is so pathetic. Have you actually looked at the size grilles on Audi, Lexus even the gaping snouts on Mercedes Benz?

So this will be the next bmw to be up my rear end...

No spare wheel? Not for me!

Love it

the polo even wins lol.

Love you BMW

The statement that the new series 1 is "more BMW" than the old one is disturbing. The old 1 was technically and visually a baby version of the 3 series car, the archetype of the BMW philosophy. The new Series 1 has nothing to do with the 3 series anymore except the similar interior design.

I’d pick the new Mazda 3 any day over this and save myself a fortune in the process

The old 1 series will always look better than this in my opinion.

Soo the one series is trying to be a Mini Cooper 5 door

Golf are more expensive then BMW

It looks like any Ford hatchback. Not my design.

its a KIA CEED

I have a 2013 135is. They should have named this something different. This is not a 1 series :/

Good review. I also like this GT86 review you did back when you were younger (and had a different accent). ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dPtX42Ttkqo.html

great car for 2 or 3 years, then the problems start..stick to toyota or lexus..never seen so much plastic in an engine which is a mini, regularly voted the worlds worst engine..what a shitbox

BMW completely ruined the 1-series

Looks like Fiat Tipo

its a mini cooper shelled in an ugly bmw grill