The latest BMW 1 series is BMW's latest smallest hatchback. It was released in 2011, it's assembly is done in Leipzig, Germany. It is a hatchback. It,s layout is a front engine rear wheel drive or 4 wheel drive. You can get it with a 1.6 litre V4, a 2.0 litre V4 or a 3.0 litre V6. It's transmission is a 6 speed manual or a 8 speed ZF 8HP automatic. It's rivals are the Mercedes A class, Audi A3 and VW Golf.
The cheapest one has a top speed of 121MPH and does 0-62 in 11.2 seconds and costs 17775 pounds but the fastest one has a top speed of 155MPH and does 0-62 in 5.1 seconds and costs 31365 pounds. The good points are that it is fun to drive, it has economical engines and it has a well built interior. The bad points are that there isn't that much leg room, ther is poor rear visibility and it's gear box can feel a bit springy.
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