BMW

BMW 1 Series

Price $36,000 – $48,700
Fuel consumption 7.0 – 11.2 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 67%(view ratings)
The smallest BMW sold in Canada is available as a coupe or cabriolet. In either case, buyers have the choice between two 3.0L 6-cylinder inline engines. On the 128i models, it produces 230 hp and can be paired with a 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox. Both these transmissions are also offered for the 135i whose engine delivers 300 hp. The 1 M version has supposedly been retired this year but is still available.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 67%
Driving 10/10
Safety 8/10
Interior 4/10
Reliability 6/10
Winter driving 6/10
Comfort 6/10

What's new in 2012

Some aesthetic revisions, M version no longer available

Pros

  • Excellent road holding
  • Braking power
  • Athletic engines
  • Broad line up

Cons

  • Some models cost a pretty penny
  • Cost of options
  • Not enough space allotted to the rear seats
  • No AWD

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