BMW Hatchback car reviews

BMW Hatchback car reviews

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• BMW 1-Series Hatchback (2024 onwards) Review

  Premium hatch is good to drive but not roomy enough

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  New price: £36,755 - £41,580

  PROS

  • More enjoyable than rivals
  • Superb interior quality
  • Impressive technology

  CONS

  • Small boot
  • Suspension is too firm
  • Limited engine choice

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• BMW 1-Series M135 (2024 onwards) Review

  Blisteringly fast, yet disappointingly sterile.

  

  Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8

  New price: £43,740 - £48,565

  PROS

  • Good grief, it’s quick
  • Unshakable handling
  • Great build quality

  CONS

  • Dreary engine note
  • Uninspiring to drive
  • Limited rear space

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• BMW 1-Series Hatchback (2019 - 2024) Review

  BMW's smallest model is a brilliant all-rounder

  

  Parkers rating: 4.3 out of 5 4.3

  Used price: £10,307 - £32,010

  PROS

  • Superb refinement 
  • Loads of gadgets 
  • Strong performance

  CONS

  • Rear-seat headroom could still be better 
  • Disappointing digital dashboard 
  • M135i xDrive should be more exciting

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• BMW 1-Series M135i (2019 - 2024) Review

  Supremely competent, fast and great to own

  

  Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6

  Used price: £17,147 - £34,870

  PROS

  • Usable daily performance
  • Unshakable handling
  • Class-leading interior

  CONS

  • Lacks entertainment
  • Uninspiring engine
  • Rear passenger space

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• BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo (2017 - 2020) Review

  7 Series comfort, more luggage space than 5 Series Touring, less desirable than either

  

  Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5

  Used price: £11,384 - £29,884

  PROS

  • Extremely comfortable and refined
  • Interior space comparable to 7 Series
  • More luggage space than 5 Series Touring
  • Better equipped than 5 Series

  CONS

  • Driving dynamics lack sparkle
  • More expensive than 5 Series Touring
  • Heavier than 7 Series and 5 Series Touring

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• BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe (2014 - 2021) Review

  One of the best driving coupes with added practicality

  

  Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

  Used price: £4,304 - £33,621

  PROS

  • Looks
  • Practicality
  • Engine range
  • No price jump from Coupe

  CONS

  • A niche too far?

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• BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2013 - 2020) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  Used price: £3,370 - £22,560

  PROS

  • More boot space than a 3 Series Touring
  • Distinctive looks
  • Fantastic interior space

  CONS

  • Those distinctive looks will not be to everyone’s taste
  • Not as fun to drive as a 3 Series saloon or Touring

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• BMW 4-Series Coupe (2013 - 2020) Review

  The benchmark four-seat sports coupe

  

  Parkers rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2

  Used price: £4,119 - £45,836

  PROS

  • Broad engine range
  • Great all-rounder diesels
  • Sharp, sporting looks
  • Ballistic M4 Coupe

  CONS

  • Limited practicality
  • Firm ride in M Sport models
  • Lacklustre four-cylinder engines
  • More expensive than 3 Series

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• BMW i3 (2013 - 2022) Review

  Small electric car is aging gracefully, remaining modern in many ways

  

  Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8

  Used price: £3,392 - £20,770

  PROS

  • Futuristic style
  • Smooth, electric drive
  • Excellent acceleration
  • Tight turning circle

  CONS

  • Expensive to buy
  • Small boot
  • Lack of space in the back seats
  • Uncomfortable ride

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• BMW 1-Series Hatchback (2011 - 2019) Review

  A great all-rounder if you don't need masses of space

  

  Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

  Used price: £1,214 - £23,716

  PROS

  • Some versions engaging to drive
  • Superb diesel economy
  • M140i is great fun
    
  • Impressive material quality

  CONS

  • Cramped, especially in the rear
    
  • Styling can be divisive
  • Luggage capacity not the greatest

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