BMW 1 Series 2014 Review: Performance, Style, and Value
The 2014 BMW 1 Series stands as a benchmark for sporty compact sedans, blending dynamic handling with refined luxury in a sleek, modern package. This review delves into its core strengths: under-the-hood performance, premium interior quality, and driver engagement. Engineered around a responsive 3.0L inline-six or turbocharged four-cylinder, the 2014 1 Series delivers brisk acceleration—0-60 mph in under 7 seconds with the M Sport package—while maintaining smooth refinement on both city streets and open roads. The design balances bold proportions with subtle elegance, featuring sharp lines, a signature kidney grille, and a user-friendly digital instrument cluster. Inside, premium materials, intuitive connectivity, and thoughtful ergonomics elevate daily driving, while optional features like leather trim and panoramic sunroof enhance comfort and presence. Though now eclipsed by newer models, the 2014 BMW 1 Series remains a compelling choice for those seeking a balanced mix of performance, style, and value in a compact executive car.
The 2014 BMW 1 Series remains a standout compact executive car, celebrated for its performance, refined interior, and lasting legacy. Whether pursued for its driving pleasure or its enduring value, it continues to attract drivers who appreciate a driver-focused machine with timeless appeal.
Read the definitive used BMW 1 Series 2011 - 2019 review from What Car?. We tell you what you need to know before you buy. The BMW 1 Series is a car that looks as if it has been steered, albeit carefully, in the right direction.
BMW talks less about dynamic rear-driven handling, and at reassuring length about enhanced. From the summer of 2014, the new eight-speed automatic transmission featuring Proactive Drive is available for models in the BMW 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series and 5 Series ranges. Read a 2014 BMW 1 Series review from a real owner.
Find out what it's like to drive, and what problems it's had. Browse all of our 2014 BMW 1 Series reviews & videos by top motoring journalists. Find out how it drives and what features set the 2014 BMW 1 Series apart from its main rivals.
Our comprehensive reviews include detailed ratings on Price and Features, Design, Practicality, Engine, Fuel Consumption, Ownership, Driving & Safety. The BMW 1 Series was launched in 2004 to replace the E46 3 Series compact hatchback as the starting point in the BMW line up. The range was refreshed to the current model in 2011 and this week saw.
Used BMW 1 Series (Mk2, 2011-2019) review The Mk2 BMW 1 Series is not the roomiest small hatchback, but fun handling and efficient running make up for it. Used BMW 1 Series review: 2011 to 2019 (Mk2) "The BMW 1 Series is great to drive, efficient and has a high-quality interior, but it's not the most practical family hatch". 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.
The BMW 1 Series Coupe took its time to appear. The hatch on which it was based had been on sale for fully three years before the two-door car debuted in December 2007 but we're going to press the fast forward button and spool on to 2011 when BMW revised the styling of this model very subtly.