First drive: 2015 BMW 1 Series

Christofer Lloyd

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The BMW 1 Series has been the German company's entry-level model since the launch of the original version in 2004. The controversially styled current model first went on sale in 2011 and has now received a mid-life update to help it compete with newer upmarket hatchbacks, such as the VW Golf and Audi A3.

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