2013 BMW 1-series India review, test drive
The 1-series is, in true BMW fashion, rear-wheel drive and oodles of fun to drive. We take it for a spin on Indian roads.
Published on Sep 03, 2013 04:08:00 PM
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The new 1-series is BMW's way of offering punters an even cheaper way of sliding into the lap of German luxury. As such, the 1-series undercuts BMW's own X1 and goes straight for rivals like the recently launched Mercedes-Benz A-class and the Volvo V40. At Rs 20.9-29.9 lakh, it joins its rivals in a niche segment, one that offers all the trappings of a European luxury car in a much smaller, more manageable size. And, given that the A-class and the V40 have proven to be quite good at doing just that, the 1-series has to be exceptional to stand out.
Is it? Our exclusive drive in India of BMW's new baby reveals all.
It looks like a regular hatchback, but under that skin is the classic front-engined, rear-wheel drive enthusiast layout and that's where the 1-series differs from its front wheel drive competition. It's clear that this is a premium hatchback is for the enthusiast driver, but more on that later.
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