BMW 1 Series Review | Challenging Looks, Not Rear-Wheel Drive...Still Brilliant

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Vanarama Car Expert Mark Nichol takes a look at the latest BMW 1 Series - a car he thought was ugly once, but now he thinks is MINT.
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  • @paddycoleman1472
    @paddycoleman14723 жыл бұрын

    Never thought I would say this... but BMW now makes the best German interiors.

  • @muratisteinkeks

    @muratisteinkeks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely. I love that they kept the shortcut buttons and the other analogue controls. I drove the 1 series one generation older than this one and I really miss the ability to access different presets for the navigation and stereo with just one button now that I have another car. But they also made it look a lot more modern than the older ones, even while keeping the buttons. VW group should take notes there.

  • @dj331
    @dj3313 жыл бұрын

    The build quality of the new 1 series in worlds ahead of the new A3 and merc

  • @dangelovalentin8958

    @dangelovalentin8958

    3 жыл бұрын

    a trick: you can watch movies on Flixzone. Been using it for watching a lot of movies during the lockdown.

  • @robertokabir3628

    @robertokabir3628

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Dangelo Valentin Yea, have been using flixzone for years myself :D

  • @MrEMIT777
    @MrEMIT7773 жыл бұрын

    Test drove the A3 and the A class... 99% sure I was going to get the A class based on the interior then I drove the 1 series.... which is what I’ll be picking up end of December!! After this review I’m even more reassured I made the right choice

  • @nmfl100

    @nmfl100

    2 жыл бұрын

    A Class looks very nice, but this is the better car.

  • @grahamewen5425

    @grahamewen5425

    Жыл бұрын

    You will be glad you did, I’ve had one for nearly 3 years and I love it. It’s brilliant on the twisty roads where I live, the handling is excellent. I just love driving it, I was due to order a new car but with all the delays on new cars I decided to keep it for another couple of years.

  • @os1611
    @os16113 жыл бұрын

    Instant like, no greedy ads (or too much) inserted. and after watching it, so much fun, so glad you come cross this channel, subscribed right away

  • @drawwithdan5821
    @drawwithdan58213 жыл бұрын

    Another brill review Mark. And you’ve made me like the 1 series, which I dismissed mainly on looks. It doesn’t even look that bad does it. It’s happening to me! The same thing that happened to you. Like.

  • @pigeonpoo1823
    @pigeonpoo18233 жыл бұрын

    Thoroughly enjoyed that thanks. First reviewer to make me actually want to try one. Ps I'm stealing the '2020 taste' joke as it's an absolute belter. Cheers

  • @floor993
    @floor9933 жыл бұрын

    Nice review as always! Since 2 weeks I have the 1.5 3cyl. M sport, indeed a little harsh but I love it🙏🏻

  • @grahamewen5425
    @grahamewen5425 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, I’ve owned one since Feb 2020 and I love it. I live in North East Scotland and it’s perfect for our twisty b roads. I love the interior too, everything is just quality inside.

  • @BeartheOvcharka
    @BeartheOvcharka2 жыл бұрын

    Best review so far

  • @Sweepdog700
    @Sweepdog7003 жыл бұрын

    Love your reviews by far my favourite reviewer.

  • @marknichol8167

    @marknichol8167

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rob. :-D

  • @GrandSlamScotty
    @GrandSlamScotty2 жыл бұрын

    Take receipt of my Msport in August. Genuinely excited to get it and drive it. I'm usually a fan of big cars (Mondeo, Passat, A6) but after the Mrs said she wanted 1 of these and we looked and argued and tested it, i can't wait.

  • @patricksheringham5965
    @patricksheringham59653 жыл бұрын

    Although the interiors may have dated they work and they are a pleasure to use. My last car was the previous gen1 series (M sport) with pro nav and it was fab day to day, my current car has a fancy touch screen which looked and operated lovely in the showroom but is a bloody death trap when using out on the road. I also miss the M sport steering wheel, which I know is slightly sad but after you've lived with one of these cars for a few years you REALLY notice the difference. When I change this car there is every chance I will be going back to BMW.......... Great review by the way!!!!!!

  • @swisscottage1070
    @swisscottage10702 жыл бұрын

    The BMW cockpit is elegant and of the highest quality, the Merc is too fussy and bling for me, lots of shiny things made of inferior quality.

  • @NoContextRDH
    @NoContextRDH Жыл бұрын

    I have 70 plate 118i and I must say the looks really do grow on you, the side profile looks great especially in the M Sport trim. The interior build is first class and while I wouldn’t call it a ‘hot hatch’ it’s certainly a warm one.. 0-30 away from the lights it’s rapid

  • @flowjoe100
    @flowjoe1003 жыл бұрын

    Very nice! So glad my face car brand has stuck with buttons. One day far in the future I'll end up with one of these so it matters quite a bit.

  • @kubaknapik4159
    @kubaknapik41593 жыл бұрын

    That guest cameo ;))))

  • @deandakin3196
    @deandakin31963 жыл бұрын

    Cracking and balanced review Mark. I've owned one for 6 months and can't fault it...

  • @bigray1981

    @bigray1981

    3 жыл бұрын

    Out of interest which trim did you get and engine? Is the automatic really good? Looking into getting one quick soon.

  • @os1611

    @os1611

    3 жыл бұрын

    HI Dean, I'm about to get one in Black. Can I ask, how is the drive? I need a quiet car. Thank you

  • @ambientbrothers2635
    @ambientbrothers26353 жыл бұрын

    I actually like the new one; the old one looked like an old training shoe.

  • @markrhoden68
    @markrhoden683 жыл бұрын

    Have you done a review on the m135i as I've ordered one and I'm interested in your views

  • @vanaramauk

    @vanaramauk

    3 жыл бұрын

    I haven't and probably wont, sorry. I did drive a 128ti last week though. Not for long but enough to know it's brilliant. I'm told that the 135i rides better. Pretty sure you've made an exceptional choice there mate. The more I drive the 1 Series the more I like it. :-D M.

  • @brent6877
    @brent68773 жыл бұрын

    Can anyone give me a review of the standard sound system on this car? I've ordered one but didn't get a long test drive, don't wanna pay nearly a grand to upgrade it tho

  • @grantpalmer3020
    @grantpalmer30203 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see you’re giving up and coming car reviewers a starting point by including them in your videos. Just think, you’ve done wonders for his career now. The world is his steak...I mean oyster

  • @Sweepdog700
    @Sweepdog700 Жыл бұрын

    Auto or manual best?

  • @tiagocarvalho5740
    @tiagocarvalho57403 жыл бұрын

    Mark!!! You are here!! you haven't told people where you were working!

  • @marknichol8167

    @marknichol8167

    3 жыл бұрын

    I definitely have. But welcome back! Good to have you. 👊🏻😁

  • @MartialDriscoll
    @MartialDriscoll2 жыл бұрын

    Its got buttons - love it

  • @jonburnell532
    @jonburnell5323 жыл бұрын

    Not sure about that new guy, seems a bit...80s.

  • @idimidodjimi6760
    @idimidodjimi67603 жыл бұрын

    damn been busy this time around...

  • @mburkevidz
    @mburkevidz3 жыл бұрын

    Bloody hell Mark, only just found ya again - fancy, you being head hunted, and probably laughing all the way to the bank after naming your price ;-) ..... well, you’re the best of the bunch matey

  • @vanaramauk

    @vanaramauk

    3 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks. Welcome back. I asked for a £5 Greggs voucher every Monday. Got it. Now I'm a KING among my peers. A KING! :-D M.

  • @mburkevidz

    @mburkevidz

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@vanaramauk great to hear, and we all sleep easy comforted in the knowledge you won’t be fooled by any of that vegan crap ;-)

  • @paddycoleman1472
    @paddycoleman14723 жыл бұрын

    Audi exterior designers with BMW interior designers = good looking car!

  • @jeffkingston67
    @jeffkingston673 жыл бұрын

    The front end does look a bit dopey!

  • @jamesharrison6368
    @jamesharrison63683 жыл бұрын

    Is it just me that thinks this guy would fit into top gear instantly... or is it just the geordie accent 😂😂

  • @vanaramauk

    @vanaramauk

    3 жыл бұрын

    We agree. And by 'we' I mean 'I'. 😂 Mark.

  • @craigrobertson3440
    @craigrobertson34403 жыл бұрын

    Who doesn’t like the 80s?

  • @HotelStelladelMare
    @HotelStelladelMare3 жыл бұрын

    Tom cruise control XD

  • @v-gun9735
    @v-gun97353 жыл бұрын

    How a man with this much style can comment on looks astounds me.

  • @asa1973100

    @asa1973100

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha fabulous

  • @doddacakes1974
    @doddacakes19743 жыл бұрын

    Howay, supermac scored twice kidda.

  • @v-gun9735
    @v-gun97353 жыл бұрын

    When this guy was failing at Honest John he said the idrive system was old fashioned and touch screens were best, now he’s saying it’s a good system.

  • @marknichol8167

    @marknichol8167

    3 жыл бұрын

    That feels like it should have all been written in caps lock. Maybe next time. x

  • @v-gun9735

    @v-gun9735

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@marknichol8167 I assume you mean I wrote this whilst feeling extremely angry. That’s not the case. More pertinently, please can you explain why you called the idrive rubbish and now you’ve changed your mind.

  • @v-gun9735

    @v-gun9735

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@marknichol8167 Just in case you’ve forgotten here’s the video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hoGZuLpsZ7bepc4.html

  • @saintetienne755
    @saintetienne7553 жыл бұрын

    C'mon I can't be FIRST (like anyone cares) Six foot four!! No wonder ya jeans are ripped like pet ... man, woman, man.

  • @idimidodjimi6760
    @idimidodjimi67603 жыл бұрын

    Wait for it Wait for it .... Here it goes ... ARGHHHHHH MY EYES , TAKE IT AWAY !!!!!! I think you are gonna mostly look around for some nice looking girls , until You sit in modern BMW . This ain't pretty , sorry BMW.

  • @nmfl100

    @nmfl100

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hated it on the first photos realeased, and love it now. Looks a lot better in person.

  • @olgas7178
    @olgas7178 Жыл бұрын

    I like the way it looks....

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