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BMW 1 Series F40

Compact Hatchback

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BMW 1 Series F40 is a compact hatchback in production from 2019. It is available with a range of inline-3 and inline-4 engines that displaced 1.5 to 2.0 liters.

Compared to the F20 1 Series, the F40 has drastically smaller engines. Even the "M135i" uses only a 2-liter I4. Further, the car became FWD-based, with lots of AWD forced upon the driver.

Overall, it is a giant disappointment.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 26%

Pros

Good 0.26 drag coefficient
Low fuel consumption

Cons

FWD-based
Only available with small engines
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

What external reviewers found

External score 69%

Pros

Fantastic build quality
Excellent infotainment system
Excellent infotainment
Impressive handling
Decent rear-wheel-drive performance

Cons

Lack of grip
Lack of interior space
Lacklustre infotainment
Lack of Android Auto
Lack of rear-wheel drive
Not as agile as its predecessor

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Specifications

Variants shown:

116d

116d AT

116i

116i AT

118d

118d AT

118i

118i AT

118i Euro6d

118i Euro6d AT

120d AT

120d xDrive AT

120i AT

128ti AT

M135i Euro6d xDrive AT

M135i xDrive

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 83% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

The complete B-Series conversion, as it’s known, consists chiefly of Eibach springs and Bilstein dampers. Each benefits from Birds-spec tuning bespoke to both the M140i itself and, crucially, to one another. Lateral grip levels aren’t massive – they’re still comfortably inferior to those of an M2 Competition – but the way the rear axle behaves is so neat and predictable.

Pros

Taut and controlled low-speed ride
Fantastic build quality

Cons

Lateral grip levels aren’t as good as M2 Competition

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 82% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

The 1 Series was the follow-up to the BMW Compact that first established BMW as a player in a segment where it competes with higher-spec versions of hatchback stalwarts like the VW Golf, Ford Focus and Mazda 3. There are just three trim levels in the 1 Series range at present, which includes the entry-level SE, Sport and the racy M Sport versions. Even the lowliest diesel manages 0-62mph in just over 10 seconds, while the go-faster M135i still returns up to 38.7mpg on average.

Pros

Fastest petrol engine on the market
Decent rear-wheel-drive performance

Cons

Lack of interior space

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References

^ Birds BMW 1 Series M140i 2020 UK review. [autocar].
^ BMW 1 Series review. [autoexpress].

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