This enhanced 1 Series will be more difficult to ignore for those who might otherwise have chosen an Audi or Mercedes in this segment. The cabin's far smarter than it was. And this model is certainly far better prepared than its predecessor in terms of media connectivity and camera-driven safety provision. Now, you'd be able to down-size into it far more easily if it was necessary to do so from a larger BMW model.
That would probably mean a switch from rear wheel drive to the front-driven format that seemed so different when the earlier F40 version of this car first arrived back in 2019 - but the market seems well used to that now. Whether the dramatically slimmed-down F70 1 Series model range will go down quite as well is another question.
Overall though, 'der Einzer' has become a whole lot more competitive in this guise. About to choose a Mercedes A-Class, an Audi A3 or even a plusher VW Golf? You really ought to try one of these too. You might be surprised just how much you like it.

Start/stop button illuminated in centre console with keyless engine start and auto start stop deactivation button

Child seat ISOFIX attachment for two outer rear seats and front passenger seat with anchorage points

Type C two USB ports in rear centre console

Rigidly mounted rear subframe - Multi link construction with separate spring / damper configuration and excellent driving characteristics

Speed limit Info including no-overtaking indicator

Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist

3 spoke sports leather steering wheel with black leather and stitching, pearl chrome decorative finish, specific M Badge

Front and rear electric windows with open and close fingertip control, anti trap facility and comfort closing

Electrically operated hand brake including automatic hold function

Bluetooth / WiFi interface for wireless connection of mobile terminal devices and audio streaming

Electrically adjustable exterior mirror with mirror adjustment switch on drivers armrest and aspheric on driver side, convex on passenger side

Folding side mirrors with auto dimming/folding wing mirrors with auto dimming

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

End-of-Life Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes

In-Life Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes

Lifetime Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes

Production Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes

1 Series

120 M Sport 5dr Step Auto