BMW 1 Series (2004-2011) review
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- Medium
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- Petrol/Diesel
The BMW 1 Series, launched in 2004, was the German company's first medium-sized family hatchback. Designed to compete with the Volkswagen Golf, it has distinctive looks and an equally unusual layout: it's rear-wheel drive, in contrast to the more usual front-drive set-up of most rivals. Is the 1 Series a better second-hand bet than rivals like the Audi A3 and Honda Civic? Find out in our full review.
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- What's it like to drive?
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- Is there anything I should look out for?
- Should I buy it?
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