Top Gear reviews the BMW 1 Series. The switch from RWD to FWD for the new hatch is no bad thing. This new 1 Series is a good car from the bottom up.
Full TG review inside. In a similar vein to the 'new' BMW X3 we tested recently, BMW has clearly chosen to enhance and improve what it already had with the Mk3 1 Series from a technical standpoint. But that doesn't.
The BMW 1 Series is a well-built family hatchback that handles nicely, but practicality isn't the best. Although BMW calls its new 1 Series - launched in 2024 - 'all new', it actually shares most of its underpinnings with the previous generation. Is BMW's medium hatchback still a match for rivals like the Audi A3 and Mercedes A Class? Find out in our full BMW 1 Series (2024-) review.
Now BMW has updated it for 2025 with a host of interior and exterior changes. New swoopier headlights and a redesigned grille have given the 1 Series a less aggressive stance, while a modernised interior has brought it in line with other modern BMWs. New car review BMW 1 Series test drive BMW has updated the 1 Series with a freshened.
2025 BMW 1 Series review With more tech than you will possibly ever need, the new BMW 1 Series elevates the German brand's entry. Read the definitive BMW 1 Series 2026 review from the expert What Car? team. Check specs, prices, performance and compare with similar cars.
You'll find all our 2025 BMW 1 Series reviews right here.Our reviews offer detailed analysis of the 1 Series's features, design, practicality, fuel consumption, engine and transmission, safety, ownership and what it's like to drive.The most recent reviews sit up the top of the page, but if you're looking for an older model year or shopping for a used car, scroll down to find BMW 1 Series. The 2025 BMW 1 Series brings sleek new looks, a bold cabin and remains the sharpest drive in its class. But is the ride too harsh for UK roads?