While the all-new BMW 1-Series definitely has some questionable design traits, there's one thing we are interested in learning morre about -- the car's driving dynamics.
Interestingly enough, it looks liike Top Geark magazine, from the UK, has actually grown fond of the 1-Series...
...But the new 1 looks to the 5-Series GT for visual inspiration instead, which is a bit like asking Chitty Chitty Bang Bang's child-catcher for parenting tips. Bigger lights, enlarged forward-leaning double kidney grille, three-section air intake, with four distinct contour lines to add some visual tension: it's all going on, but rather than looking sporty, the new 1 merely looks like a car that's just discovered that its phone's been hacked....
...I like this car a lot. Everyone still bangs on about BMW's peerless driving dynamics, but the fact is that the Munich legend means something different these days. The 120d is one of the most energetic diesels I've ever driven, its auto 'box is terrific, and it's so clean I'd dearly like to drive it into eco-man George Monbiot's Toyota Prius. So that's what it's for...
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