BMW 1 Series Hatchback

The BMW 1 Series is one of the best premium hatchbacks on sale, offering a combination of performance, efficiency and driver thrills

Our BMW 1 Series buyer’s guide has everything you need to know about the 1 Series Mk1 (2004-2011) and 1 Series Mk2 (2011-2019)

Final report: our BMW 118i hatch offers the upmarket appeal and fun drive that the firm is famous for

The new BMW 1 Series has switched to front-wheel drive, but it feels more sophisticated than ever from behind the wheel

It's not the roomiest small hatch, but fun handling and efficient running make up for it

BMW's M135i 1 Series hot hatch moves to XDrive all-wheel drive in its latest all-new form. What's it like on the road?

BMW's 1 Series family hatch has gone front-wheel drive. What does that mean for its rivalry with the A3 and A-Class?

The BMW 1 Series hatch is hotter than ever in M140i guise with 335bhp pumping through those rear wheels. But is it any good?

BMW's DWI water injection tech can deliver 8% efficiency and 10% power boosts to the 1 Series' petrol engine

We test the BMW 1 Series in its hyper-green EfficientDynamics Plus guise.

Facelift aims to keep premium hatch at the top of the class. Will it succeed?

Mid-spec BMW 1 Series Sport models could well be the pick of the range

BMW 1 Series is getting a mid-life facelift, shown here on the range-topping M135i, ahead of its debut in autumn

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We pit the Mk7 Volkswagen Golf against its premium rivals, the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and Mercedes A-Class

The BMW M135i and Subaru WRX STi both have 316bhp and 450Nm of torque, but which is fastest on track?

Storming new 316bhp BMW M135i takes on the muscular four-wheel-drive Subaru WRX STi. Which is more fun?

We've been behind the wheel of the storming new BMW M135i on British roads for the first time

We try the new three-cylinder engine that will power the BMW Concept Active Tourer MPV - and a whole lot more

New additions to BMW 1 Series and BMW 3 Series model ranges

We drive the BMW 125i - a 215bhp hot-hatch version of the 1 Series with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine

Storming 316bhp three-door 1 Series is first petrol model to emerge from M Performance brand

Hot diesel BMW 1 Series serves up plenty of thrills, but is it worth the extra over the 120d?

Pictures and details of the new three-door BMW 1 Series have been released, ahead of first deliveries in September

BMW 1 Series gets three new engines and M Sport trim level

Efficient diesel is set to be the top-selling new 1 Series – and we try it on UK roads

All-electric version of 1 Series Coupe previews the powertrain that will be fitted to the BMW i3

We hit British roads to see if new hatch resolves previous flaws

We get behind the wheel of BMW's new 60mpg soft-top

We try the new BMW 1 Series range’s most potent diesel in trendy new spec

We drive BMW's new compact executive. Has it got what it takes to beat the upcoming new Audi A3 and Mercedes A-Class?

Few cars can match the thrills on offer from the stunning BMW 1-Series M Coupé.

Despite its controversial looks the BMW 1-Series has a loyal following, thanks to engaging driving dynamics and premium appeal

Sub-1-Series model sets sights on Ford and front-wheel drive will be most frugal BMW