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COTY 2011: BMW 1 Series

  • By Paul Gover
  • Carsguide
  • 06 December 2011

The overall 1 Series range is the best ambassador for the BMW brand ...

BMW 1 Series, from $39,593

Several impressive new BMWs hit the road in Australia in 2011 and the pocket rocket 1 M is a Carsguide driving favourite. But it's the overall 1 Series range that is the best ambassador for the brand, even ahead of a new X3 that has most of the strengths of the original X5.

The new One is a major improvement and refinement of the original One and introduces the idea of streamlining the options at BMW, taking the fight right up to Audi and Benz with sharp pricing for the 116i starter car.

Gover says: The original 1 Series was a big breakthrough at the bottom end for BMW and its replacement is impressive, but I'm not a fan of the puffed-up nose or seemingly-endless options.

Model tested: 118i automatic with options - $53,085
Model tested: 118i automatic with options - $53,085

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