New BMW 1 Series 2021 review - see why it's better... And worse than before.

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This is the new BMW 1 Series!
Now we know that most of you BMW fan boys will already be reaching for that down vote button given it’s front-wheel drive, but wait! Have you taken the time to really study BMW’s latest small hatchback to see exactly where it’s evolved compared to the old model?
We know a lot of you will miss the RWD, but given there’s so much competition in this market from the likes of the new A-Class, A3 and Golf, is the introduction of front-wheel drive really enough to turn you away from BMW? You’ll have to keep watching to find out!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:39 Price
01:06 Exterior Design
02:45 Engines
03:22 0 - 60mph
03:50 Interior Design
04:37 Back Seats
05:45 Boot
06:40 Five Annoying Features
07:33 Five Good Features
09:07 Town Driving
10:12 Motorway Driving
11:06 Twisty Road Driving
12:03 Drifting
12:47 Drivetrain
14:20 Infotainment
15:08 Practicality
16:33 Trims
17:45 Verdict
BMW 1 Series 118i M Sport Specifications:
RRP: £26,685
Fuel economy: 46 mpg combined (40 city, 66 highway)
Horsepower: 136hp
Towing capacity: 1,300 kg
Engine: 1.5 L 3-cylinder
Kerb weight: 1,365 kg
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[@carwow]

Answer this question: The best new hatchback available to buy today is... ?

[@yuvan600]

never been quicker......love carwow.......its the a45 of course

[@alexandarsoc]

Audi a3

[@PlaviFN]

toyota? maybe

[@icanpooptwiceadayyay8771]

Hey carwow is gay as hell

[@TVPARTHIPAN]

Old m140i

[@okmies2113]

This rear profile with previous generation front profile and rear wheel drive would be great

[@alecardesign1923]

Perfection

[@pappi187]

The only thing positive is the interior.

[@MRFUCKOFF202]

And the previous M140i engine

[@StylePvPBoy]

Oh Yeah Yeah

[@JohnDoe-bj3tj]

But that rear looks like a focus lol.

[@autonewstv86]

*It looks so high, almost a crossover*

[@aryanaerrabolu7467]

It looks ugly

[@mashaly5686]

Yeah I agree

[@kysrussiansandindians0]

@@aryanaerrabolu7467 ya mean it looks like a bmw?

[@budokai910]

Mustaaas it doesn’t look like a bmw at all

[@alexzhou7]

Mustaaas wrong

[@djritmo96]

*When Matt and his girlfriend get in a fight* Matt: Here are the top 10 annoying things about YOU

[@christopherpetersen9751]

@@zachaccino6773 lol 😆

[@hemondonnelishimwe2058]

🤣 nice one

[@amosshema5934]

and when Mat and his girlfriend have fun together Mat says: here are 5 cool things about you

[@teun4620]

The old one was different, this is just "there"

[@gstephenson9442]

Let's make it exactly like the Golf and A-Class but much uglier and less desirable!

[@SassyOnline]

That's just straight facts. My 2014 f20 with those square break lights just make my day 😉

[@SassyOnline]

@Mahdi_ODM nah bruh new ones went down the fiesta route where all the hatchbacks look the same

[@TheGamingNorwegian]

What theyve done here is making it taller, deform the front by overly angle`ing the headlights (designers most likely thought it looked more "aggressive", when in reality it just looks deformed), slap a huge ass grille on it that makes absolutely no sense, ruin all the lines from the predecessor that actually made sense (its no lines in this new 1 series that makes sense and lines up with other lines, literally none) and direct copy the rear of the Lexus CT200h... Its no inspiration in this cars design at all... Then they made it even worse by removing the biggest selling point of this car, RWD. I find it staggering that this as well as many other BMW models made it thru the concept stage... It just looks so bad....

[@TheGamingNorwegian]

@Mahdi_ODM You need to go to specsavers.

[@I_THE_ME]

It's starting to look like a 2 series active tourer.

[@darkpixel_1]

I_THE_ME this is the comment I was looking for ! It does look like the 2 active tourer a lot...

[@tribedoom]

Guys please. I need the Boyz. My mum told me if I get to 1k by the end of the month then I’m getting my “dream setup” so please help. I really need your help. I have to use my phone to edit at the moment and I’m trying to grow. Please help me on my journey. Please don’t hate on me I just really need some help 🙏💙🙏

[@I_THE_ME]

Also it has the same chassis so I'd say it's be better to get the 225xe plug-in hybrid which is pretty fun to drive although it does weight a ton.

[@humbertoamorim8130]

And that is a bad thing

[@marcoloc2609]

The bimmer's nightmare

[@soccashaun364]

I can't tell if the grille is supposed to make the car look better or the car didn't bother shaving during lockdown.

[@aamikkalinin6385]

Stop whining. This grill doesnt bothering me at all

[@TheGamingNorwegian]

@@aamikkalinin6385 I guess its easier to look at after ive poured some bleach into my eyes, which bleach brand do you recommend?

[@RadeTcg]

Increasing fuel tank size is an option?? This is getting ridiculous

[@robertczimmerman3774]

Soon, the engine, doors and steering wheel, all will be optionals

[@ultraguy8771]

@@robertczimmerman3774 Porsche be like:

[@mandreim]

50 quid though

[@siralanturing9103]

Soon there will be a glorious extra- 500 quid for fake leather grab handles, 1000 quid for metallic veneer on brake pedals, 900 quid for BMW logo emboss on car seats and a 60 quid cheap M sport badge if you can't afford an M car, just a regular BMW

[@karzem1]

That’s the main reason why I hate BMW

[@jenky2971]

6:56 Really caught me off guard 😂😂

[@noah.creative]

16:13 is no one going to talk about how mat hit his head on the door lol

[@devpkh]

🤣🤣

[@noah.creative]

@@devpkh lol he tried to hide it

[@aaronfreeman3890]

that play-off was impressive

[@FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey]

Lol wtf how did I not notice that

[@noah.creative]

@@aaronfreeman3890 yeah for a split second he was like should i make a scene?

[@disturbed250]

£27k for a 118d... Jeeez lol Also.. When the hell did the fuel tank size become an option on cars.. Wtf..

[@ardijanuar2036]

Porsche has been offering optional larger fuel tank capacity for 991 911 for a while though

[@robinhosleftfoot]

@@ardijanuar2036 Other cars too, think Merc S Class/Audi A8 have as well for a while, probably to give a bigger range on a tank

[@xanderjansen4539]

My Mercedes E300 has an upgraded tank size, rather normal

[@disturbed250]

The point was... It shouldnt be the case.. A car should come with the most it can for a fuel tank lol

[@dontfollowme9043]

Haha DLC for cars

[@TheMaximumFromMunich]

that is the coolest golf plus bodykit ive seen in years!!

[@aadi8568]

Lmao

[@philh3409]

Side profile looks like the new Focus. I'm not saying that's a good or bad thing, it just loses the BMW uniqueness.

[@karzem1]

Exactly, it’s not a BMW anymore except for the badge it has

[@Gazmeizster_Wongatron]

Looks more like a Kia/Hyundai from the side to me.

[@supersanex_x]

My parents: what are you doing? Me: just watching cars I cant afford

[@danieln1813]

You just summarised my whole existence.

[@atarvhegde5210]

Chill You can afford them 10-12 years later

[@atarvhegde5210]

@@shihaong2220 What I meant is used car market. For example today a BMW M5 costs 100000 pounds(approx) but 12 years later it's value drops to 14000 pounds.

[@WinkelHoof]

lol you can get the new 1-serie for only 260 euros/month in my country.

[@rhinocraft2594]

BMWs in 2010: my car has a grille *BMWs in 2020: my grille has a car*

[@RolanTHUNDER]

hahaha XD

[@bmf5420]

Mackenzie Stanton BMW in 2040: My Grille has a driveway

[@ampfromiisy]

BMW 2050: The earth is an grille

[@atarvhegde5210]

@@ampfromiisy Excuse me There are bigger grills(Eg:Audi) which are becoming bigger. It just looks odd when beemers have a slightly big grill. I feel the only beemer with am oversized grill is the current 7 series.

[@play__everything]

@@atarvhegde5210 2 things 1st: Wow you're an easily offended fanboy that cannot take a joke 2nd: Have you SEEN the new 3 and 4 series that's coming? XD

[@kraenk12]

The front ruins this whole car....Together with the incredibly bland side line, it is just really ugly. All three German competitors look much better.

[@latlak]

did you just include the terms "better looking" and "golf 8" in one sentence? i must be dreaming

[@caribbeangtr8077]

I agree. The grille that BMW is using now across the range is bloody awful.

[@caribbeangtr8077]

@Phil Earl I would buy this over the Mini even though it's bland and "vegetarian" looking, and it's just a reclad mini

[@troop73oo]

I think the Golf 8 could give it a run for its money on the ugly front.

[@ultraguy8771]

@@latlak I think people are WAY overreacting on the MK8 Golf styling TBH. Don't get me wrong, I still prefer the more aggressive looks of the Mk6/Mk7, but it's nowhere near as bad looking as the new 1 Series.

[@rajtrivedi4477]

I think Matt do that centre console test to show his muscles 😂😂

[@Angelica.s.18]

The previous model 1 is more beautiful

[@ravenheart369]

Actually, WAS 😔😔😔

[@liangboli3499]

glad i have one, still driving.

[@tribedoom]

Guys please. I need the Boyz. My mum told me if I get to 1k by the end of the month then I’m getting my “dream setup” so please help. I really need your help. I have to use my phone to edit at the moment and I’m trying to grow. Please help me on my journey. Please don’t hate on me I just really need some help 🙏💙🙏

[@MyJarrus]

The previous gen BMW just looks so much better and rear wheel drive as well

[@BlackBirds93]

Honestly I might skip this generation of BMW, they're not that great looking, they look like they could be Hyundais

[@chugkingchris]

Sorry but Hyundais look really decent in recent years (unlike most models of BMW)

[@BlackBirds93]

@@chugkingchris Oh that burn

[@Explosivo93]

The new M-Sport 3 Series is hot

[@mudskipper0075]

Hyundai miles better though...

[@latlak]

maybe it's the country or something, but when you see so many bmws on the streets everyday, you actually get used to them and like them. for example the new 1 series actually looks super aggressive in the night with those headlights. whenever I see a hyundai, its just meaningless, i dont even recognize it. but thats even its image here, just a car to get from a to b

[@berhoom2024]

If BMW took a Suzuki and badged it BMW, this guy will love it.

[@alexbasha0508]

Love the rear, looks aggressive like an M5. The front however....... please smash it into a wall, so it may look better after...

[@donaldmeier1911]

Was more interested in Matt’s arms than the car

[@TheGamingNorwegian]

Rear is copied of the Lexus CT200h lol.

[@janco333]

It looks like the front has already been smashed

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@TheGamingNorwegian or even IS200 GT-1.

[@CyTaux]

They fixed the back, ruined the front 😂

[@bwmim9709]

The back didn’t really need fixing

[@Jousten16]

I think the front would look pretty cool if it weren't for the huge kidneys. And if you think those look big, just take a look at the new M4 or 7 series, they are MASSIVE.

[@its_ethanrobinz1537]

@@bwmim9709 in MY opinion the back looks smarter than the other one looked sportier

[@bwmim9709]

Rocket racer19 ProGamer I think the new back is superb but the front and how it’s like a mpv shape makes it a horrendous car . Oh yea and it’s lost it’s usp and is now fwd so

[@will4may175]

8:21 that is very useful, in most cars I've had, the parcel shelf lived in the house most of the time, even my S-max bar thing was in the house all the time and only went in the car when I sold it, so having it stowed away in the car means I could put it back on after removing whatever blocked it while out.

[@F1MichaelGT]

For a new 118i you could get a 2018 M140i shadow edition.

[@cabottaxi]

Probably thrashed as well

[@TheMichiel22]

I would take the old version any day of the week over this... Or maybe it just has to grow on me idk, the long bonnet on the previous model just made it look like more of a car

[@minoth]

And the 3dr version

[@SupremeST25]

The old version looks like a whistle imo it looked gross lol. I like what bmw did with the new model

[@MRFUCKOFF202]

It was the only hatchback that didn't feel like you bought a hatchback, and now it's just another hatchback.

[@SupremeST25]

@@MRFUCKOFF202 That made no sense dude. It's always been a great hatchback. Only difference is that now it looks better

[@tribedoom]

Guys please. I need the Boyz. My mum told me if I get to 1k by the end of the month then I’m getting my “dream setup” so please help. I really need your help. I have to use my phone to edit at the moment and I’m trying to grow. Please help me on my journey. Please don’t hate on me I just really need some help 🙏💙🙏

[@chickentonight22]

4:24 When the car next to you at the lights revs their engine

[@FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey]

When Mat shows his stick of truth to his girlfriend

[@kevinrtres]

Thanks for the review. I just would have liked you to have spend a lot more time testing out that DCG in heavy traffic, especially going uphill in go-stop-go conditions. I think all dual clutch gearboxes should be judged by that criteria - just how smooth or jerky they are under those conditions.

[@captaindrunknl1442]

After 11 years of having a company car, just needed a car that works.... bought an 2004 116i (283.000kms) brought me home and to work today, hope it keeps working, nice video!!!

[@nickduplooy8845]

"This is the new BMW 1 series, and it's a bit like a Mini.. Well quite a lot actually."

[@paulstein9258]

Same platform. If you don’t live near a mini dealer, this is the option.

[@ryhu5642]

Looks also alot like the new ford focus 😅

[@tejithkumar1226]

I'm soooooo addicted to this channel. And he is the one making it special. Keep up the work guys.🔥🔥

[@JahjaMan]

Thanks Matt. Appreciate your videos from Aus. Looking at the 2GC for a family member. Interior quality is miles better than Merc equivalent, which is a key deciding factor.

[@augustinmarginean]

Wanted the new 1st series even with the FWD. The main advantage vs competition is the quality of interior materials which is great overall. In comparison Audi A3 and Mercedes A class are really cheating in places like doors and lower dash. But then the good news ends. First the engine, I needed to be a petrol due to high BIK for diesels. There is too much gap between the boring 118i 140hp and top range M135. There is a need for an in between 120i, and for me the difference to the car I choose ( 182hp) mattered. But the biggest problem with the 1st series is the price. Firstly you need the M sport trim to be nice. Then the desirable options are not available outside of very,very expensive packages, there is almost no option available on its own. As a result the price for a nice spec BMW 118i M sport was....prepare to sit down 39K!!! No way to pay that for a regular hatchback , maybe a high performance but not on earth for a 118i

[@ChrisN06999]

As long as the load cover can be hidden away in the trunk, Mat will always be satisfied.

[@stu3232]

First impression is that they want the front to look more like an A class, but they gave that job to a blind person.

[@latlak]

although the sensation of the rwd is gone like you said, the new one is a damn good daily. can confirm, had both. but i admit, i couldnt imagine living with an f40 until i had it. without the deal i would have never went with this.

[@elainezaki6252]

I had the old 1 series 118D M Sport but changed it last year for the 1 series 118i M Sport. had it nearly 12 months and I have to say I'm impressed, I'm glad I have the heated leather seats and Stearing wheel especially in winter. Love this car.

[@hx7580]

What the fuel economy like, mpg?

[@benyoung8756]

It can’t be that good if he’s not replied 😂

[@elainezaki6252]

@@benyoung8756 I'm not a he!!

[@benyoung8756]

@@elainezaki6252 sorry for that!

[@elainezaki6252]

@@benyoung8756 No worries

[@darius2640]

i remember top gear news about the first one, they put up "you suckers will buy anything with a bmw badge on it" followed by a massive turd with a bmw badge

[@deadandgone70]

27 grand for an entry level BMW 🤣

[@k.k.518]

deadandgone70 and a very ugly one !

[@deadandgone70]

K. K. Agreed!

[@ronpower7790]

Looks like any generic asian car, with an over styled and pretentious front.

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

Lol when the new corolla hatchback looks far better than this oversized chubby mini cooper

[@user-ml7ly6uc1c]

I’m rather interested in knowing y vegan burger is KFC’s bestseller

[@i_am_taku]

Lol me too

[@bencarpendale]

@@user-ml7ly6uc1c I don't really know why some vegans go to places like KFC, it's just weird

[@user-ml7ly6uc1c]

@@bencarpendale absolutely 🤔

[@cristi1233]

Love the first google search result suggestion from the intro 🤣

[@markshaz8691]

BMW took the 1 series and made it an A Class 🤦‍♂️

[@neb4587]

The a class is better anyway though...

[@Jack-sf1gg]

Ben Mackay other than the a45 the a class is horrible

[@petrosdimitriospilichos9195]

Ben Mackay no it isn’t the 1 series is better build

[@Jack-sf1gg]

I CU an A class is just a status symbol. It’s nothing more than a cheap entry level Mercedes for people who want other people to think their rich, there bad to drive cheap quality and the fake exhausts in the bumper don’t make it any better andddddd A base a class is so under equipped compaired to a base 1 series.

[@Zenan466]

Jack Henley you don’t have any of this cars aren’t you ? We are having a Cla and an E class, and the Fake Exhaust is on every car today. And does a cheaper car like the Bmw 1 isn’t like a cheaper version then the A class to entry the middle sector ? Poor boy, is speaking against his own arguments. Plus: the Cla is wonderful to drive, not like a tank and easy to park with bonker

[@DoktrDub]

It isn’t rear wheel drive, the main awesome thing I loved about it... also front looks warped and weird.

[@Psalm_23]

Why

[@ry-i-am3698]

6:56 That rant about the dials though 🤣🤣🤣

[@robwhite7976]

16:11 Matt casually hitting his head and carrying on😂

[@AdamAus85]

It's amazing how the back end can look so good, and the front so horrid.

[@escapade1924]

It’s usually the other way round

[@tht140ixx]

The 6 cylinder M135i/M140i were the best decisions brought to the 1 series

[@Jack-sf1gg]

The thing that made it great was the 50/50 weight distribution. Now I read somewhere that the new m135i is 60/40 to the front as it’s now based on a FWD. they ruined the classic BMW handling

[@lars9168]

@@Jack-sf1gg They shall call it "Mini"

[@scottcameron-baker6800]

I don't like it cause it's basically a small 2 series active tourer now

[@jimmyhunter2983]

I went from a 63 Golf GT 2l diesel mk 7 to the 118 sport and I love it. Got the tech pack and comfort pack so have the fully digital live cockpit. A few other extras including through-loading which gives you the rear arm rest. The 1.5l engine with the DSG is utter crap at low speeds, especially when in economy mode: it’s jerky, the stop-start stops and starts too soon and at lower speeds is clunky. The car is brilliant and I love it but I’m seriously considering changing it due to the engine and gearbox- I’ve had it almost 10 months now.

[@kevinrtres]

I'm truly, truly greatful for your comment!!!! Thank you very, very much! I bought my current F20 118i BECAUSE of that 8 speed gearbox after having driven the Golf DSG and experiencing exactly what you have and have been wondering about the new DSG. So then - I will simply stand by my decision - no more DSG for me. Thank you very, very much!!!

[@zainsaqer]

I like when mat throws load cover to the side of the road 😂

[@kgokongmalapile7100]

Matt: theres alot of adjustments in the steering. Steering wheel: moves an inch 🤣🤣🤣

[@slugger7440]

Matt please can you talk more about actual seat comfort vs competitors? Top 5 thing for me. Thx

[@luttrell1973]

I'm glad they've added cup holders, my 1st gen 1 series didn't imagine a manufacturer not including them!

[@Atlastheyote222]

I hope it has useable door bins too. I cant fit anything in my E87 door bins lmao

[@nishitsinghbirman1923]

0:11 Previous version looked like a BMW Newer one looks like a Hyundai

[@k.k.518]

Nishit Singh Birman hahahahaha exactly!!!!

[@budokai910]

Like an old hyundai... because even hyundai is making cars that look better than this shit.

[@SuperLisandro86]

It looks like a mix between a Ceed and a Focus

[@masi7057]

So glad I got a 120i 3 years ago. No more RWD, no more “affordable” 4 cyl petrol, and nothing unique in its design. The biggest drawback of my F20 are some quality issues, some parts of the interior tend to be squeaky, hopefully they improved that in F40. Anyway, it’s a great car and there’s no way I’d replace it with that thing.

[@michaeldunn9228]

I have owned many 1 series and 5 series. Currently a 2018 1 series M Sport Shadow I have had for 2 years which is generally parked up at work next to one of these new ones. The new one is not a patch on the looks of the previous and doesn’t draw a second glance. Everyone comments on mine and thought the one next to mine was a Mazda or Ford until they saw the badge. Sure it drives superb but would have to up its game for me to change. Keep a hold of mine I think, love it. My wife has one of these anyway but it has a Mini Clubman shell on it 🤔

[@yehudabarak1034]

Hi Matt, great reviews. When will you be reviewing the new Golf GTI?

[@jeffreyeung]

Matt hit the nail in the head, if only their designers are as good as their engineers

[@visionist7]

Imagine paying actual currency for something that looks like this X-D

[@curleypubes3672]

Yes cuz you buy cars for how they look... Cuz you drive in real life in third person mode... Dumbasses

[@davidbest1]

Curley Pubes well you have to walk up to the car every time you drive it... looks are quite important. “Dumbass”

[@bogdanrus7953]

@@curleypubes3672 I know you tried to be a sarcastic smartass here, but do you know anything about the automotive industry? Design is one of the crucial things for customers.

[@StringerBellz]

@Clippers Suck dude its a 116d, it can be side wheel drive it won't make a bloody difference to how it drives. You act as if every car ever bought was RWD

[@leepicgaymer5464]

Gwelloboy but it was originally rwd nothing wrong with fwd but.

[@drinksoupnow99]

The rear of the previous 1 series is a piece of artwork

[@realgoggy]

I have that one (2018 model) and have to say I prefer the new one overall. Drove it too, yesterday, and frankly didn't notice FWD either.

[@bence.gabor.slezak]

Great explanation of how rear suspension works! EngineeringExplained has some competition!

[@Caiss]

Was better with the rear wheel drive... Anything to say more

[@vw_troc]

True story

[@StringerBellz]

Makes absolutely no difference in a 116d

[@RiskyLFCTactics]

Have you got both? Unless you're in the old M140 or new M135, you can't tell...

[@ezrapardede1921]

Yea, and i mean if you want the more comfort and space of the new one, you get something else, like Audi A3 or a Golf, or even the Mazda3 which is personally looks way better than most of the competition (including the more "luxurious" competition) but still give the comfort and it have a real nice interior.

[@carguy4313]

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[@supersanex_x]

Doug: an extra long thiiissss in every vid. Throttle house: funny skits at the begin in rach vid Thestraightpipes: launching all cars even if they are very slow Car throttle: Alex Carwow: Matt saying "sooo what exactly happened"

[@toskee7182]

I love Matt's way of reviewing cars more than anyones🤣

[@tribedoom]

Guys please. I need the Boyz. My mum told me if I get to 1k by the end of the month then I’m getting my “dream setup” so please help. I really need your help. I have to use my phone to edit at the moment and I’m trying to grow. Please help me on my journey. Please don’t hate on me I just really need some help 🙏💙🙏

[@supersanex_x]

@@tribedoom U really did a deal with your mum about that🤔😐

[@curleypubes3672]

Nah... Messed it up kid. Try again

[@povilasmarveloustv3810]

New BMW's remind me of those t-shirts with a massive brand name on the front of it, basically looking like an advertisement board. Same here with that massive grill.

[@drkamikaze1]

As someone with 1 series coupe, I wish they made more of them rather than making them only available in 2 series

[@UtsavMistry-CMB]

BMW 1 series: we are officially front wheel drive Audi: welcome to the tribe

[@Msr.shaikh482]

But BMW is much better then Audi

[@sebyfloristean9514]

@@Msr.shaikh482 are you sure? ;)

[@UtsavMistry-CMB]

@@Msr.shaikh482 😂

[@Msr.shaikh482]

@@UtsavMistry-CMB Audi 🤏🤏🤏👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎🤣🤣🤣😂

[@UtsavMistry-CMB]

@@Msr.shaikh482 audi are known for their LEDs. BMW can't even come close to interiors of Audi

[@harrysingh4426]

Still prefer the look and characteristics of the older 1 series

[@mrbagitos]

I have to admit the new BMW grill has grown on me as I’ve seen more on the road. I wasn’t a fan to start with. We will have to rename you Kevin after that teenager strop with the parcel shelf 😂. The big question I have. Does it handle as well as a Ford Focus on a twisty road?

[@youraveragejoe1]

Drove a 70 plate manual 118i m sport today. Opinions: - well refined, nice ride, very nice quality interior, nice handling -heavy clutch with low bite - hard to set off smoothly, quite heavy steering, gearbox is a bit “springy”/could be nicer to use. Felt a bit slower than I expected. 7/10 from me.

[@ioanevans6125]

Yeah, I’ll take the older, less practical, nicer looking 1 series thanks 😂

[@dj331]

Ioan Evans old 1 series was a strange looking car, and even back when it was released people were saying its looks were bizarre

[@HeadPack]

Any previous 1 series looks nicer than this, and is rwd. They may hold their value better, now that this abomination is out.

[@dj331]

HeadPack I was always surprised how cheap the old shape 1 series was, especially the M140. And no, it wasn’t nice looking at all. Look at the reviews from when that first came out, it was slated for it’s bizarre looks

[@tribedoom]

Guys please. I need the Boyz. My mum told me if I get to 1k by the end of the month then I’m getting my “dream setup” so please help. I really need your help. I have to use my phone to edit at the moment and I’m trying to grow. Please help me on my journey. Please don’t hate on me I just really need some help 🙏💙🙏

[@dj331]

Burt Rango in your opinion

[@jamos169]

The other issue is you can no longer get a 6 cylinder version... the old 140i had 6 cylinders, RWD, a better gearbox and looked ( and sounded) better

[@hamadkhan6417]

I saw this on the road today and I was like when is Matt gonna do a review on this 😂😂

[@howiefeltersnatch7905]

Funny thing, when it was typing Car Wow Carol Baskin came up as one of the options to pick 🤣

[@amoddedblueteslap100d7]

Lol

[@MrSufyan19]

Matt: Time for another car review.. People over 6ft: 😰😰

[@hanzkranz1319]

As a BMW Driver I am ashamed of the 1 Series!

[@carlhughes8312]

Biggest flex on KZbin

[@jackvanepps7301]

Same dude!

[@DanDan-tt6gv]

The question is, which Bmw you drive? 12345678, or x1x2x3x4x5x6x7 or m1m2m3m4m5m6m760, and so on, and on... Am I missing one 😂

[@jackvanepps7301]

@@DanDan-tt6gv 98 e36 m3

[@DanDan-tt6gv]

@@jackvanepps7301 nice 👍!

[@anjanaliyanarachchi704]

love matt's theories on reliability. If the center piece doesn't wobble, the car is reliable😂😂

[@spicysnowman8886]

My old toyotas automatic gear shifter used to wobble and creak, the transmission is still going after 260k miles.

[@teemuliiri1750]

It would be nice to see you review the headlight performance of the cars also. None of these car review channels review lights.

[@f4jukblueplanet916]

Looks like a Toyota/Hyundai, old one looked better.

[@dj331]

The old one looked horrid

[@mikeyyyy8726]

D J You’re high

[@rushitanpure]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHfdaqqIYrF0Y7M

[@dj331]

No, really the old 1 series was weird looking. It’s put me off ever owning a 1 series. It was feminine looking, the new one is more masculine.

[@EpicKillstreak]

Lol, it looks like old Vauxhall Astra : D

[@vondahe]

Don’t insult the Astra. It’s a Hyundai or a Kia.

[@osman_0394]

Damn..

[@giovannil8244]

Why you call it Vauxhall and not Opel?

[@EpicKillstreak]

@@giovannil8244 Actually I would because where I live it is indeed called Opel, but I thought that this channel is viewed largely by Brits and therefore I decided to use Vauxhall instead.

[@cunjoz]

11:55 that right there is true. I tried out an e87. i couldn't tell that it was rwd

[@ARobFpv007]

I have the 125i msport shadow edition 2019 rear wheel drive and it’s just brilliant all round. I have driven the new version and you just can not compare it to the rear wheel drive version.

[@kashmir883]

bmw’s new designers have no idea what they’re doing with the front and side profile of their car, all their recent cars are hideous, apart from the new 8 series.

[@cockshield]

The 8 is not bad looking, but it's certainly not good looking either. Considering the price, it might as well be hideous.

[@TheGamingNorwegian]

Wanna know the worst part? The dude behind this whole mess is the dude thats been the BMW M- division lead designer for years. He recently got promoted or some shit, so now he is the BMW lead designer. As soon as he took the lead of the whole BMW design team, he completely ruined them all.

[@wooshbaiter2873]

The 5 series and x5 look and 3 series and x3 amazing

[@aadi8568]

And the 5 series

[@nqubekomthiyane6558]

Always refreshing to see much more affordable cars being reviewed. Good job team.

[@rangermaverick85]

Exactly, nice to see realistically affordable cars rather than bentleys and Mercedes class s alike lol

[@alexeymanshin4034]

I just bought one 2021 118i M. Looking forward to pick it up:) Thanks for a great review!

[@kieranhendy]

If I was buying a 1 series right now I’d still go with the previous generation M140i rather than the new one. They took away so much from it when they changed to FWD.

[@jaywillow4432]

4:27 Come on now Matt

[@DanielJW247]

Hahaha

[@migvelv]

Extendable indeed

[@fgpreviews]

Really made me laugh when he pissed about with the seat :'D

[@blue.light.fazbear]

Loving your reviews Mat!

[@wbragib555]

Mat, you just read my mind when you said the back looks like a 3-series touring! Are you a mind-reader?!

[@ccoedo808]

The reason bmw germany decided to switch to front wheel drive is because the one series sales was encroaching on the 3 series. The 2nd reason is in terms of cost its cheaper to manufacture the one series on a shared platform ( mini and X1)

[@shiv135]

2:05 the quality of those beautiful wheels mate 😂😂

[@itzyaboijohn120yearsago5]

Thic

[@tobygroves2112]

Of course NFC works when your battery is flat. Your contactless debit card doesn't have a battery in it, does it?

[@danielbell4896]

Love all the people complaining about it not being RWD and probably haven’t driven them both. I have driven both and the reality is new one drives much better, much more taught, better turn in, more nimble. Better range of engines in the old one though…

[@EDPistons]

Me trying to sleep at 3 am. Carwow:

[@sirzechs0164]

Me looking at your comment at 3:50 pm and thinking : fellow Earthian with a different timezone : )

[@mtilenidean]

Im watching at 1:30 am. In South Africa 🇿🇦

[@user-ej4vf9kk2r]

01:07 Am north Africa

[@jassihra8566]

I must admit ,I really enjoy Matt's analogies :D

[@Hohenzollern976]

God job Hyunday 😂

[@adarsh.m1999]

Its Hyundai

[@Footy10192]

It's revs rlly loud tbh

[@nexis001]

This guy is awesome knows his stuff and video is good to watch not boring at all 🙂

[@karimrady1043]

9:49 - You'll experience it on Egyptian roads loool

[@jamesthomas6867]

Can you do a list of the best first cars, ones that are affordable and cheap on insurance but also good cars!