Should you buy a BMW 1 Series Hatchback?

Yes. We love much about the 1 Series’ interior. The quality is up there with cars twice the price, and the Curved Display screens not only look great but are intuitive and easy to use. The sportier driving feel of the 1 Series is also a key attraction, as is the availability of the M135 if you want a hot hatch that you can use the performance of in all weathers. 

The ride of the 1 Series is just too firm, and feels quite unsettled on our dreadful road surfaces – luckily it does smooth out the harder you drive it. The limited choice of engines and lack of plug-in hybrid especially means we can see buyers opting for the Mercedes A-Class an Audi A3 over it, while last-but-not-least, it’s not very spacious even for a compact hatchback – the boot of the mild-hybrid being particularly small.