It’s been almost 20 years since BMW launched the first-generation 1 Series, its return to the compact car segment.
The first 1 Series was rear-wheel drive and spawned the 1 Series Coupe - including the iconic M1 - and convertible.
While the second-gen version retained rear-drive, the third-gen model adopted Mini’s front- and all-wheel drive platform, to many people’s dismay.
The line-up currently starts at $54,800 for the 1 Series 118i M Sport and ranges through to $83,600 for the range-topping 1 Series 1 M135I Xdrive.
