If you hadn’t heard - the third-generation BMW 1 Series has switched from rear-wheel drive to front-wheel drive. Is this a cynical business decision that robs it of its driver appeal? Or, is it a brilliant call that now makes it a competitor in the premium family car class? We drive both the 118d & M135i to find out.

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Introduction - 00:00
Exterior - 02:00
Interior - 04:00
Reversing assistant - 04:35
Rear seats - 06:35
Boot space - 07:30
On the road - 08:32
Engines - 09:20
Handling - 10:13
M135i - 12:00

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