Expert BMW 1 Series car reviews
BMW 1 Series
BMW 118 M Sport vs Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI Black Edition
Let's examine two rather popular premium German hatchbacks and compare them.
Is the BMW 118 still a true BMW, or is it just a premium hatchback now?
The BMW 118 has long been the gateway into BMW ownership, but the new F70 generation breaks with tradition. With front-wheel drive and a more tech-focused approach, it remains a refined premium hatch — though its unconventional layout raises questions about whether it still delivers the classic BMW experience.
BMW 118 M Sport (2025) Review
There's a heavily updated BMW 1 Series available locally, and I had a chance to drive it recently, in 118 guise.
BMW 128ti (2022) review
With impressive performance credentials, BMW hopes to lure customers away from the other hot hatches on offer today. Despite having the M135i xDrive in its stable, BMW feels that there is a place for the front-wheel-drive only 128ti.
BMW M135i xDrive (2020) Video Review - Breaking Tradition
We get to grips with the all-new 225kW BMW M135i with its 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder powerplant and all-wheel-drive system.
BMW 118i - Video Review
BMW 118i - Video Review