BMW 1 Series 2018 hatchback in-depth review | Mat Watson Reviews

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  • Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
  • Can the BMW 1 Series compete against other luxury hatchbacks like the Audi A3, Mercedes A Class, and Volvo V40? It already sets itself apart from the crowd by featuring rear-wheel-drive. However, is this worth the extra cost that comes with the coveted BMW badge, or are cheaper rivals such as the Ford Focus better value? It is however, the cheapest BMW you can buy, so what does Mat Watson think? Have BMW compromised or maintained their high standards? Mat lets you know what he thinks in our 4k review!
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Комментарии • 854

  • @carwow
    @carwow  7 лет назад +76

    Save an extra £2,000 on a BMW 1 Series with BMW‘s scrappage scheme.
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    • @JoeAyres7558
      @JoeAyres7558 6 лет назад +3

      carwow when are you guys going to review the BMW M140i? I've been waiting ages!

    • @MarklowehTV
      @MarklowehTV 6 лет назад

      carwow is this available in US?

    • @youcefa.benabbas4345
      @youcefa.benabbas4345 6 лет назад

      carwow -

    • @poingozoingo
      @poingozoingo 6 лет назад

      carwow t the

    • @Max-fd4px
      @Max-fd4px 4 года назад

      Matts you could have taken a real 2017 bmw for a review of a « 2018 « 1 Serie... the one with the new dashboard and large touch screen shame...!

  • @DeadshotNo1
    @DeadshotNo1 8 лет назад +1329

    When you're not even buying a car but enjoy watcing Matt's reviews soooo much

    • @picklesrule69
      @picklesrule69 8 лет назад +10

      I'm the same. I'm not in the market for a new car, I just like watching the reveiws haha

    • @prayerpowersr854
      @prayerpowersr854 8 лет назад

      work harder then

    • @DeadshotNo1
      @DeadshotNo1 8 лет назад +9

      +John Kyon I actually own the new S8, wasn't the point of the comment

    • @BJN87M
      @BJN87M 8 лет назад +1

      yea work harder because my 400e sallary will go up...NOT. Even in richer countries if u have low payed job u cant even think about this car myb with a credit from bank. Cash no way.

    • @picklesrule69
      @picklesrule69 8 лет назад +2

      John Kyon Wasn't the point of my comment. I already just bought a new car. I enjoy watching the reviews. if I'm buying or not

  • @Mysticmonnz
    @Mysticmonnz 7 лет назад +988

    I have this in a 118i 1.5 and its brilliant ! Who cares about other peoples comfort its my car haha

    • @KevS90
      @KevS90 6 лет назад +4

      Will Monnoyer 3 cylinder sound okay? Im not sure if 109 hp 116i is good enough :/

    • @KevS90
      @KevS90 6 лет назад +12

      Charlie May no, the f20 LCI (Facelift) has 109. The 118i is now 136 hp. But both are 3 cylinders. There was a short time ( June/July 2015) where bmw built the facelift 118i with 4 cylinders.

    • @KevS90
      @KevS90 6 лет назад +3

      Charlie May if you drove the one with short back lights thats the pre facelift (116i) 136 hp and 4 cylinders.

    • @KevS90
      @KevS90 6 лет назад +7

      Charlie May yeah gonna test drive...after looking every compact car, bmw 1 series is definetly the best looking, comfy sporty car

    • @KevS90
      @KevS90 6 лет назад +2

      Charlie May but thats not the facelift., thats the f20 (2012 - 2015)

  • @DonLee1980
    @DonLee1980 8 лет назад +164

    huge shame that they are going FWD. It's biggest selling point for me was that it was still RWD, 50/50 weight distribution, and hence justified its rather more expensive price. If it's FWD, well I might as well just buy a golf.

    • @AW-jh7mg
      @AW-jh7mg 7 лет назад +2

      Honfy Lam not confirmed fwd, may still be rwd

    • @QuitMC
      @QuitMC 5 лет назад +9

      Andy Wu It is confirmed!

    • @raftonpounder6696
      @raftonpounder6696 2 года назад

      It’s still a BMW. A Golf is just a Golf.

    • @eimislaimis1618
      @eimislaimis1618 2 года назад +10

      @@raftonpounder6696 bmw is bmw because of rwd.

    • @duncanidaho7494
      @duncanidaho7494 2 года назад

      @@raftonpounder6696 not really is it a Mini underneath.

  • @numericbin9983
    @numericbin9983 7 лет назад +5

    The next Gen 1 series which will be a FWD car will be a glorified Mini with a BMW badge. The main selling point of this car is its RWD and sporty driving. Other than that, nothing separates it from the competition

  • @J.Hedlund
    @J.Hedlund 8 лет назад +12

    Thank you Mat/Carwow! Great review of the 1-series. I got a 1-series F20 myself (110 000 km), the only thing that isn't true is the "diesel engine vibrations in the steering wheel" point, i've never heard of it. I don't know about the UK but here in Sweden the 1-series comes with run flat tires and that's actually the worst thing about this car. I'm sure that's the vibrations in the stearing wheel point you're talking about. I've switched the run flat tires to "normal" ones, that's the way to go imo =)
    On the postive side, I love this car, it's the way i want it. Something that you didn't mention, the car is really low! It's a workout to get out of the car =) Other then that, the car is so much fun and reliable on the road, the M-sport chassi in a 120d is actually made for the M135i engine, how awesome is that?! To bad what BMW does to the next generation of the 1-series with the FWD, i won't buy the next generation of it. (Sorry for bad english)

  • @muhammadaliffahmad1648
    @muhammadaliffahmad1648 7 лет назад +7

    in singapore bmw 116d cost SGD$130,000++ I have been driving toyota corolla 1.6 for almost 20years.

  • @densmac
    @densmac 4 года назад +2

    The last great BMW 1 series

  • @edmondsarpong1235
    @edmondsarpong1235 Месяц назад

    I Own the 1 serie 118d it a fun car to drive

  • @SneakySandhu
    @SneakySandhu 8 лет назад +42

    Here since

  • @oOJakkeOo
    @oOJakkeOo 7 лет назад

    Practicality is suffering more because of design choices rather than the RWD... I'm 100% sure BMW could make this an attractive practical car for small families if they'd just redesign certain things like the rear doors and widen the body a little. Doing that, they could've kept it RWD, but this is all about cost savings.
    Look at the Mercedes A class, it's not practical at all and still is FWD. I wish that BMW would work their magic on their exceptional, practical little sports car rather than taking away the one thing that makes it stand out...

  • @bassim0v
    @bassim0v 7 лет назад

    does this car fit 2 bags 29 inch and one baby trolly?
    I want to rent one in the airport but I am afraid that car can't fit my luggages

  • @saucysimpson259
    @saucysimpson259 7 лет назад

    You can't get an Xdrive 1 series in the UK.

  • @rytiskurcinskas7179
    @rytiskurcinskas7179 8 лет назад

    i love that mic voice :D

  • @MrHitman246
    @MrHitman246 8 лет назад +46

    I dont get why they facelifted this car, the rear was so classy

    • @michalisgeorg4653
      @michalisgeorg4653 8 лет назад +31

      Yeah, I'd like to have the facelifted front end with the pre-facelifted rear end.

    • @IntoleravelFTW
      @IntoleravelFTW 8 лет назад

      Yeah I have got the pre facelifted model and Id rather keep the rear and have that new front too

    • @MrHitman246
      @MrHitman246 8 лет назад

      michalis georg me 2

    • @maz500
      @maz500 8 лет назад +8

      Probably to return to the traditional 'L' shaped taillights as found on the E39 estate, E46, E70, F30, F87 etc.

    • @SeemsLegal
      @SeemsLegal 8 лет назад +23

      The new front is much better though

  • @kalleguld
    @kalleguld 8 лет назад +890

    The new Carwow voiceover mic seems to be a can with a string in the end.

  • @mcbalzer6121
    @mcbalzer6121 8 лет назад +849

    you don't buy bmw for 2 inches of extra space on the back seat, mark my words

    • @robertbidochon7949
      @robertbidochon7949 8 лет назад +51

      +mcbalzer I'm on the ground, laughing when I see the BMW badge on these mini van 2 series AT/GT. It's everything a BMW is not - transversal engine, fwd, small hood... wtf BMW?

    • @kopser11
      @kopser11 7 лет назад +5

      well said mate

    • @charlierobert7263
      @charlierobert7263 7 лет назад +11

      exactly the only people like Matt in this review are boring audi drivers. I have this car 120i and it is fantastic and actually more practical than other rivals in many ways,.
      see top comment

    • @jimmyrecard4390
      @jimmyrecard4390 7 лет назад +3

      Love this car. 1 series really looks good now. Goes exceptionally well also.

    • @laylaedwards1460
      @laylaedwards1460 5 лет назад +6

      I was told by a BMW rep that BMW have one of the biggest fan clubs in the car industry. The RWD system works so well on the 1 series plus other models which is a big buying point for a certain person, but BMW want more than just fans of the badge buying their cars. As most cars are FWD OR 4WD, BMW want to get on a similar market with company's like Audi and VW. I've also heard that Audi may be looking into the RWD system as well, not sure how true that is!!. I drive a 2014 120d M sport. I've drove a lot of different cars but no car drives like a BMW, that's why I own one now. Hopefully not all 1 series will be FWD in the future.

  • @derbigpr500
    @derbigpr500 8 лет назад +170

    Why the heck are they switching to FWD? What the fuck are they thinking? The only reason you'd ever buy a 1 series is because it's the cheapest RWD car on the EU market that's actually properly engineered and great out of the factory.

    • @suberakanxavier3211
      @suberakanxavier3211 8 лет назад +4

      Ikr!! that sucks, i bet it will have some components of a mini cooper to make it fun? idk but if i was to get a one series i would get the rwe generations...

    • @imyourhuckleberry4208
      @imyourhuckleberry4208 8 лет назад +5

      +derbigpr500 here in UK people just go for the badge and image with the series one, so it will still tick the box's. I would not no be seen dead in one especially if it is going front wheel drive, only a three series real wheel drive if any for me and i would not look way too much like a pretentious pratt like series one owners.

    • @XzzVttll
      @XzzVttll 8 лет назад +2

      they are turning to the practicality and comfort... deal with it

    • @diogotaira390
      @diogotaira390 8 лет назад +1

      I do wish they keep it RWD. People who really want practicality get SUVs. This is probably the only hatchback that is RWD. AND HAS A MANUAL OPTION!!! This is excellent!

    • @Zerofightervi
      @Zerofightervi 8 лет назад +4

      Most owners of the 1 series couldn't give a shit that it's RWD, I believe there was a survey done that showed 80% of 1 series owners didn't even know their car was RWD.
      All that matters is that it's the cheapest way of getting a BMW on their driveway.
      Also, BMWs are not properly engineered, look up N47 engine problems if you don't believe me.

  • @TuddecBMW
    @TuddecBMW 8 лет назад +392

    NOOOOOOOOOOOOO KEEP IT RWD

    • @jlue1993
      @jlue1993 8 лет назад +27

      Ikr.!! It's the one thing that makes it stand out, and the reason I'd buy one over the A3 :(

    • @cockshield
      @cockshield 8 лет назад +15

      Looking forward to the inevitable 716d with front wheel drive. Fucking hate what BMW are doing to their brand these days.

    • @fredrikmelin1490
      @fredrikmelin1490 8 лет назад +3

      moron

    • @WarthDader74
      @WarthDader74 8 лет назад +13

      I will never ever buy a BMW with FWD.

    • @fredrikmelin1490
      @fredrikmelin1490 8 лет назад +3

      WarthDader74 k

  • @nathanfielure4305
    @nathanfielure4305 8 лет назад +74

    I don't think people buy BMW for practical reasons, its the only RWD hatchback left. Sets it apart from the rivals. It will be dumb to change that.

    • @markusortmaier7174
      @markusortmaier7174 4 года назад +1

      Yes I agree.
      But also the quality could be better.
      There are more refinded cars in the class.

    • @GH0ZT77
      @GH0ZT77 3 года назад +3

      @@markusortmaier7174 I disagree. I used to own a 2015 118d and I think the interior and exterior quality was brilliant. I’ve driven an Audi S3 and been in a Mercedes A class and fully believe that the BMW is equal, if not better than the 2 of them quality wise.

  • @BarzanHsaeed
    @BarzanHsaeed 8 лет назад +303

    The RWD system is the coolest thing
    About this car without it
    It is just an Audi

    • @stevem2323
      @stevem2323 5 лет назад +2

      I agree, but they probably want higher sales numbers, beacuse people in this range want front drive.

    • @J0J0McM0M0
      @J0J0McM0M0 5 лет назад +12

      @@stevem2323 not really. they want nice-looking, economical city cars and couldn't care less whether it's got fwd or rwd.

    • @stevem2323
      @stevem2323 5 лет назад +2

      @@J0J0McM0M0 Yes they do, small cars with rwd have no room at the back, and women drives don't like it.

    • @arnoldtabor3767
      @arnoldtabor3767 4 года назад +1

      Theyd have been better getting rid of the middle seat and making a comfortable 4 seater.

    • @stevem2323
      @stevem2323 4 года назад +1

      @@J0J0McM0M0 Dude you are dead wrong, women buyers and considerable portion of men buyers don't like rwd.

  • @MegaGecas
    @MegaGecas 8 лет назад +38

    being owner of this car, I would never care about those in the back. If you do like being lifted in this kind of space, get your own car. Or f****k off.

    • @shaana4079
      @shaana4079 7 лет назад

      Vytautas Gečas but I need a ride to football and need a free lift from you and your car has no room 😢

    • @dedclownsRfunny
      @dedclownsRfunny 6 лет назад +1

      I’ll never understand why reviewers keep banging on about full sized adults in the back of small hatches. I mean, who gives a shit??

    • @nassjo99
      @nassjo99 6 лет назад +1

      Truuuue.. If you prefer a comfy back over driving pleasure (in a hatchback!!), then you should get an Audi or a VW

  • @Sceri0
    @Sceri0 8 лет назад +121

    What the actual **** happened to the voiceover?

    • @d0718
      @d0718 8 лет назад +2

      this video is gonna be deleted soon and re-uploaded with proper audio

    • @chelseafc8126
      @chelseafc8126 8 лет назад +5

      +Dmitry L i'm sure it won't mat loves adding these funny, silly lame stuff lol...

  • @VolvoXC90TV
    @VolvoXC90TV 8 лет назад +315

    But rear wheel drive is in its DNA! So disappointing regardless of extra space etc...

    • @sbomorse
      @sbomorse 8 лет назад +4

      They already do front wheel drive models.

    • @VolvoXC90TV
      @VolvoXC90TV 8 лет назад +38

      I know. That 2 Series Active Tourer is a monstrosity...

    • @iot1452
      @iot1452 8 лет назад +2

      Wouldn't mind if it came with XDrive. FWD biased Audi Haldex systems are pretty good. Modern differentials ftw.

    • @julianlee2
      @julianlee2 8 лет назад +34

      the rwd is one of the only reason i would consider a bmw 1er....now that its going towards fwd....urgh

    • @SparkySlow
      @SparkySlow 7 лет назад +10

      if 1 series will be front wheel drive, it will be ww3, homosexuals and lesbians will be everywhere, and clinton will follow trump

  • @SpY_101
    @SpY_101 7 лет назад +63

    The feeeling you get to be pushed and not pulled is what makes BMW experience. Looks like i will need to keep my 120i for a long time.

    • @ricksays7133
      @ricksays7133 5 лет назад +5

      If you are willing to keep a BMW for more than a decade, be prepared to do your own maintenance, visit bimmerforums for discussion about your car, and keep some money aside for unexpected repairs.

    • @richardhammer187
      @richardhammer187 3 года назад +1

      Makes little to no difference other than on a track, day to day, you wouldn't be able to tell if you didn't know.

    • @spanishbballathlete3862
      @spanishbballathlete3862 3 года назад +5

      @@ricksays7133 depends, 2005 - 2010 bmw’s are the least reliable, they are more reliable from 2015 now

    • @stndrd3608
      @stndrd3608 3 года назад +2

      @@spanishbballathlete3862 mhm we drove an 116d from 2009 for 350k km / 10 years. Only 2 major issues, and they came after 200k. (DPF had to be changed at 290 - can’t really prevent that tbh, and a problem with the battery and LM at 220ish...)

    • @spanishbballathlete3862
      @spanishbballathlete3862 3 года назад

      @@stndrd3608 because the 116d model wasn’t the bad one, it was the 118d and 120d I think

  • @suberakanxavier3211
    @suberakanxavier3211 8 лет назад +224

    noooo they are going to make a fwd 1 series :/
    5 years later Bmw be like, "Introducing the all new bmw M5!! with a FWD 1.5 liter turbo petrol mated with an electric motor with a "Drift mode" and a sound actuator of a V8 engine...

    • @maz500
      @maz500 8 лет назад +2

      if they did that, they'll only make electric mode FWD just like the i8

    • @GetPsyched6
      @GetPsyched6 7 лет назад +1

      Suberakan Xavier lol no baby, the m5 is a awd/rwd V8 monster!

    • @redriver15262
      @redriver15262 5 лет назад

      pretty much lol

    • @intergalacticsucker1724
      @intergalacticsucker1724 5 лет назад +1

      What about this one: audi s6 with Diesel engines

    • @zulfik95
      @zulfik95 4 года назад +1

      In that case I'm gonna buy a dacia. If I have to drive a peace of shit, it's gonna be the cheapest one.

  • @joshstreet3919
    @joshstreet3919 7 лет назад +86

    Anyone notice he said 225i not 125i?

    • @leighdyer1982
      @leighdyer1982 7 лет назад +8

      Yes! I assume he meant 125i which is what I have and love it, goes like shit off a stick

    • @wid215
      @wid215 7 лет назад +3

      Josh Street because he likes the 225i

    • @MotionPlays
      @MotionPlays 6 лет назад +5

      Notice how he said the 125i gives 'good economy'? I have one and getting 25mpg.

  • @cristianpop5791
    @cristianpop5791 7 лет назад +42

    I don't care about those disadvantages, I like it with rear wheel drive.

  • @danielflower5436
    @danielflower5436 8 лет назад +105

    Love the 1 Series. It's one of those cars that doesn't really add up on paper - you really have to drive one to "get" it. In my opinion it's the best car to drive in this class, and although I accept the looks aren't to everyone's taste, I personally think it looks great. Practical enough but with great handling. Shame that the next one is going to be FWD... I hope they at least keep the sporty design and don't make it look like every other hatchback.

    • @djekrom3286
      @djekrom3286 2 года назад +1

      I got the xDrive variant of the F20 120d and i gotta say it makes a HUGE difference to drive AWD, its so much fun and you can play more with curves!

    • @ludde2408
      @ludde2408 2 года назад +2

      A man who knows what hes talking abt, the series 1 is one of, if not the coolest looking IMO, amongst the BMWs out there, more than (mind that Im not particularly good at car models and the cars in depth as well, I'm just here for cool designs xD) the longer versions or the bigger, newer versions. Its as u say, practical and small to have a little fun on the road without using all the space.

    • @raftonpounder6696
      @raftonpounder6696 2 года назад +2

      Unfortunately they did.

    • @WayToManyAssassins
      @WayToManyAssassins Год назад

      New bmw will only begin to look worse, not even worth buying em

  • @manny3332
    @manny3332 5 лет назад +40

    Own an Audi A3 ,
    Test drove this today, and was blown away with how fun it was! Driving wise blows away the A3 2019 and the a class 2019

    • @abayamangali
      @abayamangali 4 года назад +1

      But I still will miss the BMW 1 Series of this generation

    • @jirikrajnak9047
      @jirikrajnak9047 2 года назад +1

      You have seen the light.

    • @raftonpounder6696
      @raftonpounder6696 2 года назад

      Obviously. It’s a BMW. Nothing drives like a RWD BMW.

  • @Edumt91
    @Edumt91 8 лет назад +32

    I thought the easter-egg was C3PO doing the voiceover

  • @marcmunene5003
    @marcmunene5003 2 года назад +13

    I've always had a great admiration for this car and anyone who drives it... Hoping to own one and just....

  • @louis8252
    @louis8252 5 лет назад +14

    Who’s here to mourn after witnessing the monstrosity that is the new 1 series ...?

    • @mikiii880
      @mikiii880 5 лет назад +2

      I knew the next was going to be FWD, so the F20 M140i would be the car I'd buy. I'd be hoping for it to depreciate a bit with the new model coming out, but seeing that rebadged Ford Focus, I think the F20's are going up in value, lmao

  • @ast5515
    @ast5515 8 лет назад +5

    You said base models have all the equipment you need aside from rear parking sensors. But then you said it doesn't have cruise control. That is a fucking ripoff. Cruise control is standard on cars that cost less than half this much. So... Yeah.

  • @42647795
    @42647795 4 года назад +10

    I've got this car since 2016 and its such a joy to ride! Bit cramped at the back but who cares!

  • @callumdcw
    @callumdcw 8 лет назад +14

    4:58 - The engine you would go for is the 225i? So a 2 Series then? Silly Matt.

    • @Master-tu4kd
      @Master-tu4kd 3 года назад

      That's what I was thinking 'what's he on about?' lol. Also I don't even think they do a 225i in the 2 series.

  • @shankarbalan3813
    @shankarbalan3813 5 лет назад +9

    The stupid bean counters at BMW have now created the 2019/2020 1 series with Front Wheel Drive. That means these old RWD examples are serious classics already!

  • @thatsbenek
    @thatsbenek 6 лет назад +27

    How did you manage to review the 2018 car in 2016? Can’t just rename the video

  • @n8neiTen8n
    @n8neiTen8n 7 лет назад +9

    Yay... FWD BMW... it will be cheaper. In production. But not for us. BMW with FWD and 4-cylinder diesel is just wrong... Proper BMW has 6-cylinder in-line petrol engine. Like e46 330i, or e39 530i. Less cylinders = less BMW.

  • @wakiwest
    @wakiwest 7 лет назад +12

    Picked my 116d m sport auto on Monday, not fast by any means but fuel economy is great, feels smooth and handles corners like a dream

  • @e46racers
    @e46racers 5 лет назад +27

    I own a bmw 1 series, now lemme tell ya
    FAST AS FUK BOIIII

  • @jamesbutler1949
    @jamesbutler1949 5 лет назад +2

    what's the deal with no one being able to park cars with a small back window? what about vans with no view? never had trouble myself.

    • @richardhammer187
      @richardhammer187 3 года назад +1

      I never use the back window, don't know what it's for (other than some moron eyeballing you in the mirror, which is why I point that at the floor too!). Everything from a van upwards gets on quite well with just wing mirrors.

  • @venkat147
    @venkat147 7 лет назад +9

    is it just me or does he seems biased with his "knee room" measurement? i'm pretty sure i've seen him say there's plenty of knee room on cars where it looked like it's bad, and what's with the changing measurment? it goes between air slapping the gap to the pinch and now fisting it?

  • @88daruma
    @88daruma 8 лет назад +13

    This rear wheel setup is a blast to drive. Corner after corner is lovely.

  • @gabutman6144
    @gabutman6144 5 лет назад +11

    Who's here after seen the new 1 series

  • @zapbranigan8029
    @zapbranigan8029 4 года назад +10

    Just had one of these for a few days as a courtesy car from BMW dealer while mine was in for a service. It is an awesome car, super responsive and fun to drive, was so surprised by how much I loved it, mine is a 430d, wouldn't trade it for that, but I would certainly recommend this to anyone thinking of buying. I loved it for the few days I had it.

  • @JTSuarez
    @JTSuarez 2 года назад +2

    I own a 2016 120i M Sport, and I won’t be selling it as it is the last of it’s breed

  • @akrem9372
    @akrem9372 5 лет назад +9

    Better than the new one ...

  • @climbjay
    @climbjay 5 лет назад +1

    You don’t buy a 1 series for interior room. You buy a 3 series estate for that.
    FWD is dull as shit to drive 🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @GurkoKurdo
    @GurkoKurdo 5 лет назад +4

    FWD loool i have RWD 118i m performence and would never switch it to fwd. Not even m145i fwd

  • @nodocs74
    @nodocs74 3 года назад +5

    The people in the back may give a thumbs down>>> But they always have the option of walking!

    • @sfjvariety582
      @sfjvariety582 3 года назад

      Exactly!

    • @stndrd3608
      @stndrd3608 3 года назад +1

      If my focus is transporting 4 people with my car I don’t buy a Fun rwd hatchback ffs. I don’t get how this is a point tbh. You buy this car because it‘s fun to drive not because it‘s so practical. Get a Diesel Golf variant or smth if you want to drive your kids to school 😂

  • @RobertEnne
    @RobertEnne 8 лет назад +15

    The 225i? I think you meant the 125i right?...

    • @carwow
      @carwow  8 лет назад +25

      +Rob Enne yeah... Silly me. All excited and forgot which BMW I was in... Looks the same from the driver's seat ;)

    • @RobertEnne
      @RobertEnne 8 лет назад

      +carwow haha all good. So what would you choose? 125/225?

  • @d0718
    @d0718 8 лет назад +22

    BMW 1-series and A3 are the class leaders
    I recently had an A-class (a well specced AMG Line A180) and it was truly crap. Cheap plastics all around in the interior, harsh ride, not much space, not much tech, noisy diesel engine etc etc. Honestly, the new Astra or a Golf feel more refined and upmarket than the A-class. And of course the 1-series and A3 are miles ahead

    • @cockshield
      @cockshield 8 лет назад +6

      The A3 is a beautifully made car.

    • @d0718
      @d0718 8 лет назад +2

      cockshield Yes. Tasteful design, big choice of trim levels and engines, technology, safety, comfort and all you need.

    • @Memories-_
      @Memories-_ 8 лет назад +6

      Dmitry L I totally agree the a class is not nice at all. The only reason people like it is for the badge

    • @msl5212
      @msl5212 7 лет назад

      The rs3 in my opinion is the best in its class

    • @succurro
      @succurro 6 лет назад +1

      That's because underneath, it is a Renault. Also, it is the most expensive of the bunch for whatever reason.

  • @visionist7
    @visionist7 5 лет назад +2

    Let's have a moment's silence for this brilliant little Bimmer now that the ugly, slow, fail wheel drive new one has released

  • @CryptoChangingTheWorld
    @CryptoChangingTheWorld 8 лет назад +9

    Is C3-PO helping you with narration?

  • @waydegrey3434
    @waydegrey3434 3 года назад +4

    have 2014 120D in manual, best choice made, happy to drive every day especially in sport mode

  • @1985toyotacamry
    @1985toyotacamry 8 лет назад +28

    I wish we have the BMW 1 series back in the United States plus that hatchback it looks very cool

    • @prayerpowersr854
      @prayerpowersr854 8 лет назад +1

      what do you have instead of 1 series

    • @1985toyotacamry
      @1985toyotacamry 8 лет назад +4

      +John Kyon there's no replacement we have 2 series

    • @julienjjj
      @julienjjj 8 лет назад

      We only get the 2 series coupe, not the 2 series minivan monstruosity.

    • @1985toyotacamry
      @1985toyotacamry 8 лет назад

      +julienjjj same here the 2 series coupe and I heard about the BMW 2 series crossover I never but that even if they pay me BMW should always be RWD even the crossover

    • @prayerpowersr854
      @prayerpowersr854 8 лет назад +1

      One reason is probably because 1 series is hatchback only, USA markets favour sedan for some dumb reason, i don't get it, sedan cars are longer but don't have more trunk space,

  • @paulwilkinson3963
    @paulwilkinson3963 2 года назад +3

    Can’t believe a BMW of this age doesn’t have cruise control as standard

    • @youraveragejoe1
      @youraveragejoe1 2 года назад

      Me neither. Even the m sport one doesn’t. I’m looking to get one and it’s not the cheapest to retrofit either but worth it

  • @tidls
    @tidls 2 года назад +19

    I have owned a 2019 120i for two years now. After about 6 months I'd had enough of the runt flats and ordered a new set of summer tyres. The change of tyres transformed the car. The tyre roar is almost gone. The engine is very quiet as well. No vibrations can be felt through the steering wheel. For a car of its size it is actually quite comfortable. And, it is so much fun to drive!

    • @HtheKing
      @HtheKing 2 года назад +2

      Which is better for the 1 series petrol or diesel?

    • @peternyberg9389
      @peternyberg9389 2 года назад

      Ok got it what brand and size ?

    • @BenjiSBRK
      @BenjiSBRK Год назад

      I've been meaning to do this, but since I have the 18" wheels, the tyres (even non runflat ones) are quite expensive :D

    • @harrycharles2676
      @harrycharles2676 11 месяцев назад

      Have you had any trouble with the car buddy?

    • @tidls
      @tidls 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@harrycharles2676 No problems at all. FYI, I only put 10000-15000 km/year on it. I was worried how it would handle the winters here in Sweden being RWD and all. But, I've never had any difficulties. Great fun little car. 😊

  • @okungbowa41
    @okungbowa41 5 лет назад +1

    That flick test is so stupid , needs to give it a rest. Who tf flicks their car.

  • @erlend3480
    @erlend3480 5 лет назад +6

    What happened with his voice at 5:20😂😂

  • @roshanmanilal5315
    @roshanmanilal5315 5 лет назад +4

    My wife's niece has the 120i Motorsport, beautiful car .
    The infotainment is to to die for.
    I had the pleasure of driving it.

  • @KINIKs
    @KINIKs 5 лет назад +6

    I have the bmw 116i . And it is lovely. Before bmw i had seat leon yes there was plenty of back space but the car was not fan at all. Who cares back space rather then driving experience?

    • @EA-jg2ye
      @EA-jg2ye 2 года назад

      Is it fast?

    • @KINIKs
      @KINIKs 2 года назад

      @@EA-jg2ye in the very beginning no, but after you pass 3000 rpm , monster appears

  • @dennycouncil2282
    @dennycouncil2282 Год назад +2

    I switched to 116d from 3.0d 2015 XF jaguar and I think that this little BMW is brilliant... Yes way less underpowered than the xf's engine but it makes me smile more that the jaguar

  • @mai4397
    @mai4397 3 года назад +2

    225i? Matt wrong series....

  • @HoiSourced
    @HoiSourced 6 лет назад +3

    The last of the respectable and relatively affordable BMW which represents BMW's heritage and purpose. Now it's utterly lost. Pity.

  • @Marcoshary
    @Marcoshary 2 года назад +4

    I have a 118i, F20 generation. Really good. Brilliant drivability.

    • @karimtemri1664
      @karimtemri1664 6 месяцев назад +1

      I've just bought an f21 118i I hope it treats me well. I found the seats to be quite constricted

  • @hamzahersi6769
    @hamzahersi6769 7 лет назад +4

    no need to make it fwd. you get this car because its rwd. otherwise you go for the better alrounder, the a3.

  • @nicks2547
    @nicks2547 3 года назад +2

    Why did the audio make Matt sound like C-3PO😭

  • @oOJakkeOo
    @oOJakkeOo 8 лет назад +4

    1 series, 2 series active, X1 and X2 are all going to be FWD. This is tragic. I wonder how long until the 3 series comes as FWD standard...

  • @n1msu
    @n1msu 2 года назад +1

    people buy bmws for the driver experience, every review site/publication moaning about rear leg room have finally got their wish. BMW had an excuse to change to FWD which is absolutely scandalous to be honest. This car has lost it's USP for the sake of a bit of legroom. If you need rear legroom, you buy a bigger car! All these reviewers moaning about leg room will now moan about how sedate the car is to drive, despite what BS BMW say about how it's like driving a RWD car it just isn't. Even without talking about handling, in a straight line, the difference between being pushed forward from behind feels so much more exhilarating than being pulled forward from the front wheels. I know this as a fact when comparing the 2014 118d and a jaguar x-type 2.2d 2009

  • @ajdexter4195
    @ajdexter4195 2 года назад +1

    Who is going to have this as a family car though? You’d get an X5 or something else if you need a big car .

  • @nsulejma
    @nsulejma 8 лет назад +4

    I'll keep my F20 for the next 30.years and then sell it as a clasic and only RWD hatchback. Shame on you BMW for switching 1 series to FWD. And if You are affraid in getting stuck in the snow just by Spike and Spider snow chains. Have them and I tryed them and was able to go uphill on snowy roads where many 4x4 SUV couldn't

    • @AW-jh7mg
      @AW-jh7mg 7 лет назад

      Dr. Nedim it is not confirmed that the next gen will be fwd

    • @markusortmaier7174
      @markusortmaier7174 4 года назад

      Good luck keeping a money pit unreliable german car for 30 years.

  • @JM-tc7dc
    @JM-tc7dc 4 года назад +1

    Buying a 2L diesel, 2019 plate. Anyone know what they’re like? Own one? Awaiting test drive, so not driven it yet.

    • @heblucky
      @heblucky 4 года назад +3

      I have one! 118d and i love it 😊 mine is 2017 edition though. I’m not a huge fan of the new shape.

    • @JM-tc7dc
      @JM-tc7dc 4 года назад +2

      AdoreASMR thanks for that! Same here, mine is the older shape but newer plate. I didn’t like the new shape, grills a bit odd looking

  • @vadimdon
    @vadimdon 7 лет назад +2

    So bmw is going to scrap all the fun by making the 1 series front wheel drive. It will be no better than a vw. What a shit decision

  • @ihavenousername1805
    @ihavenousername1805 8 лет назад +8

    Why did they put those ugly rear lamps on? They shouldn't have stuck with the squarer lights from the pre-facelift!

  • @TheSkinheadlad
    @TheSkinheadlad 4 года назад +1

    over 20k and they wont install cruise control ..... seriously ..

  • @Luuk-
    @Luuk- 3 года назад +2

    Im sad they dont have standard the big navigation screen it looks way better

  • @nathanhaft837
    @nathanhaft837 7 лет назад +47

    I ain't buying no fwd BMW

  • @RJW1967
    @RJW1967 5 лет назад +1

    Boo boo, no room in the back, who fucking cares, the driver paid for it!!

  • @jlcl7665
    @jlcl7665 3 года назад +1

    Much better than a british none of the above premium cars.

  • @hamman1471
    @hamman1471 8 лет назад +9

    My seat Ibiza is front wheel drive and it still get that stupid middle transmission area in the back even more than that BMW

  • @arjun._.bbC6
    @arjun._.bbC6 2 года назад +21

    First time I saw this car was when I was still unemployed and was at the time when Merc and Audi were releasing their hatchback competitors. Instantly feel in love with this one simply because of the FR layout. True definition of a hot hatch. Gonna buy this someday for sure.

    • @dancho0012
      @dancho0012 10 месяцев назад +1

      I wish you the best man

    • @arjun._.bbC6
      @arjun._.bbC6 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@dancho0012 thanks man! The effort is on!

  • @ralentinovossi8081
    @ralentinovossi8081 8 лет назад +9

    RIP 1 series.

  • @tomphillips8449
    @tomphillips8449 3 года назад +1

    Best car I've ever owned 67 plate 120d M Sport manual, fuck automatics and mercs 😁

    • @joelk7424
      @joelk7424 2 года назад

      You say fuck automatic until you get a decent car with an automatic gearbox and paddles

    • @tomphillips8449
      @tomphillips8449 2 года назад +1

      @@joelk7424 you're either a shit driver or a grandpa take yer pick

    • @joelk7424
      @joelk7424 2 года назад

      @@tomphillips8449 Yh alright mate have fun with your heavy clutch while I pull past and gap you with 1 hand on the wheel the other on my armrest.

    • @youraveragejoe1
      @youraveragejoe1 2 года назад

      @@joelk7424 heavy clutch? If you have an issue with your left leg it’s fine but clutches aren’t supposed to be that heavy. Otherwise they’re broken.

    • @joelk7424
      @joelk7424 2 года назад

      @@youraveragejoe1 thank you for clearing that up for me. I never knew how clutches worked before you commented that

  • @wagwan6248
    @wagwan6248 3 года назад +1

    What is he on about 225i there’s no 1 series 225i 4:55

  • @PresidentEvil
    @PresidentEvil 7 лет назад +2

    Front wheel drive on future 1 series? WTF IS WRONG WITH BMW ENGINEERS

  • @jadeyfamous
    @jadeyfamous 8 лет назад +11

    I love my 2016 1 series m sport. I would never like it to be front wheel

  • @15october91
    @15october91 6 лет назад +8

    The 1 series is the best hatchback!

  • @DeejaySpandex
    @DeejaySpandex 6 лет назад +2

    Why are you driving a 2016 edition but claiming it to be a 2018 on the title?

  • @randybobandy6998
    @randybobandy6998 5 лет назад +4

    Slightly biased because I have a 1 series and used to work at bmw, but I am at a different car dealership now driving all sorts of cars each day. 1 series is the best hatchback on the road no doubt, arguably the best looking but 100% FACT smoothest engine and gearbox on the road
    RWD is mint, iDrive is stupidly efficient, who gives a f is the passengers are cramped they can drive their own car! BMW in general better than Mercedes n Audi. Fuck the rest, get a beemer

  • @harryc266
    @harryc266 5 лет назад +4

    2019 and it’s finally died 😭

  • @rosscoooo4854
    @rosscoooo4854 6 лет назад +2

    Why have you started labelling reviews as 2018 when it’s a 2016? This car has been through a facelift since 2016.

  • @tylerross3847
    @tylerross3847 3 года назад +3

    I like the level of detail you went into with this car along with having extra videos for very specific things (like the infotainment system, for example). Only thing I wish was that you went into talking about the driving and handling just a bit more. Otherwise, review was top notch. Cheers!

  • @manny3332
    @manny3332 5 лет назад +1

    Without the m sport shadow edition alloys, it looks shit

  • @bransomujokoro2979
    @bransomujokoro2979 4 года назад +1

    How is this a 2018 model yet this video was made in 2016? Time travel?🤣

  • @wolfqlf2287
    @wolfqlf2287 2 года назад +1

    I’m considering buying this or a mk7.5 golf gtd can someone help me?

    • @quantttum
      @quantttum 2 года назад

      I have driven both. The 7.5 GTI is more upright, bit more comfortable, nicer interior IMO. They both drive great. I think the GTI had more of a sporting character, it felt more fun, more connected. Bmw is great, bit noisy tire noise. Back seat the 7.5 is more spacious. I think the 7.5 would be more reliable.

  • @MetalVII
    @MetalVII 2 года назад +2

    With BMW’s economy you really have to push to get the max.
    I have the F10 520d, I get a motorway average of 65mpg (had up to 69mpg). I get this by using eco pro mode, cruise control set to 70mph, plan ahead and most importantly switch your tyres from runflats to a decent pair of reinforced tyres.

  • @ARobFpv007
    @ARobFpv007 4 года назад +3

    I have the 125i msport Shadow Edition Absolutely Great to Drive being rear wheel and excellent features 👍

    • @revilo9725
      @revilo9725 4 года назад +2

      Just bought a 2017 one today mate, test drove it was so much better than the CLA I owned before. I've owned them all tbh nothing beats a bimmer for driving pleasure out of its rivals for me

    • @stndrd3608
      @stndrd3608 3 года назад

      @@revilo9725 agree. I bought a 2017 120i b48 in January and it‘s just so much fun to drive.
      And tbh I prefer the interior over the competition even though many people would disagree.
      But fuck them, I love my 1 series 😂

  • @rscosworthfan
    @rscosworthfan 7 лет назад +2

    no no no no bmw dont make the next one shitty front wheel drive keep it rear wheel drive as all cars should be ...front wheel drives are ok performance wise but they soon lose grip on corners and take all the fun out of driving