Should it come back to PH?
Here at Top Gear Philippines, we love hatchbacks. Which is why us makes us rather sad that hatchback offerings in the country have dwindled over the years. But it wasn’t that long ago when the these kinds of cars were thriving in the local market. Just about every automaker had one of offer in different segments, too.
Now, we find ourselves in Germany about to try out the latest iteration of the 1-Series. Now, chances are we might not get the new model here, but it does beg the question, does it deserve a second chance?Would you like to see the 2025 Ford Expedition in the Philippines?BMW 1-Series: A quick history PHOTO BY BMW
The first-generation 1-Series hit the ground running in 2004 and had the unique distinction of being the only model with rear-wheel drive in its segment. That gave it entertaining and dynamic handling, albeit at the cost of rear legroom and a small cargo area. Nonetheless, it was a hit in Europe and sold relatively well in countries where it was offered. Yes, even here in the Philippines.
As for engines, there’s a new range of them around. There’s the 1.5-liter, three-cylinder turbo that powers the 116 and 120, and a 2.0-liter turbo that motivates the 123 xDrive and top-dog M135 xDrive. 2.0-liter diesels are also available for the 118d and 120d.On the day of the drive, it was the 120 M Sport and M135 xDrive that were on hand. We hopped in the latter first and after just a few minutes on the road, there was a bit of a surprise.
Its seven-speed dual clutch transmission deserves praise, too. It's one of the smoothest out there and almost felt like a conventional automatic. There was no jerkiness, even during rush hour in Munich's busy districts.Admittedly, we miss the playful nature of past 1-Series models, but that doesn’t mean that the new one is a bore. It still feels sharp with a decent amount of steering feel, and it handles obediently, turning in where your eyes are pointed.
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