BMW 1 Series

The most affordable BMW money can buy has once again become just that little bit more expensive, though the good news is it’s not by much. With a new The 1 Series has returned for a new generation beating the drum of increased bang for buck, but does this re-skinned hatch offer substance with its savings?

A return to form? That’s what the BMW M135 is aiming for, yet a quick perusal on paper suggests it’s taken a minor step back, at least in some areas. One BMW’s updated its 1 Series so much, it’s ushered in a whole new model code. Is the quickest one any more fun?

The BMW 1 Series was met with lukewarm critical reception at its launch, but the 128ti is here to address this hot hatch's shortcomings

Should you buy a 2020 BMW M135i? Read our expert review with video, including handling, Australian price, interior and more.

Read Jake Williams's expert review of the 2018 BMW M140i LCI, including the M 3.0-litre turbo engine, design, practicality, and value for money.

Six-cylinder, rear-drive and now more affordable: read Iain Curry's expert review of the BMW M140i and BMW M240i's performance, design, and value for money.

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BMW has revealed what it’s calling a new fourth-generation 1 Series hatchback, bringing with it revised exterior styling, updated powertrains and new BMW has pulled the covers off a heavily redesigned ‘new generation’ BMW 1 Series hatchback

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With the introduction of the 2022 118i Sport line BMW has cut the 1 Series price-of-entry by $2000 and hopefully improved the hatch's ride

After the M135i xDrive received mixed reviews for its chassis dynamics, BMW’s engineers have given the hot hatch a thorough going over

The Audi RS3 has been dominating the hot hatch space for years so does the latest addition come out on top against its rivals?

BMW has created a cheaper and more focused 1 Series with the 128ti, set to launch in 2021 at a price of $56,900

Prices of the 1 Series, 2 Series Gran Coupe, 3 Series have been raised by $1,000 while the 5 Series, X3, X4 and X6 have been given a price hike of $2,000.

BMW has unveiled the new 2021 128ti. The new 1 Series variant borrows its recipe from the hot hatch world and ditches the rear power.

BMW Australia has added value to its smallest car with the 1 Series Shadow Edition on sale in Australia, which adds extra equpiment for no extra cost.

The Chasing Cars team nominates the best cars of 2017, a watershed year for the Australian new car market which saw local production disappear, but plenty of quality new products arrive on the scene.

After being recently unveiled overseas, updates to the BMW 1-Series range will land in Australia in September bringing subtle styling and equipment changes.

The updated BMW 1- and 2-Series will hit Australia in the third quarter of 2017, featuring minor upgrades to their styling and infotainment systems.

Arriving from late 2016, the 2017 BMW 1 Series receives uprated turbocharged engines, including a hero 250kW inline six-cylinder for the flagship M140i.