BMW 125i – A Brilliant Mix Of Practicality And Performance

BMW 1 Series is unbeatable in the compact family car class. The second generation BMW debuted earlier this year and since then it has claimed the title of ‘Hatchback King’. Its mix of low running costs, driving fun, up market appeal and practicality has won it many fans. BMW mesmerizes you once you climb inside. The smooth dash is vigorous and laid out clearly. The switchgears are precise and well engineered. The driving position is comfortable and the big M Sport steering wheel is very agile.

The 1 series is spacious enough to give the rear passengers same amount of room as the front passengers. However, middle passengers have little bit of less space as the large transmission tunnel bites into space for their feet. The boot is well shaped and can handle 360litres of luggage which is 19litres more than the A-Class. When the seats are folded the capacity goes up to 1,200 litres. The 125i’s has a smooth and refined 218bhp turbocharged 2.0litre which comes equipped with six-speed manual gearbox. This engine helps the BMW power its way from 0-60mph in only 6.4 seconds. The standard model comes equipped with four-stage Drive Performance Control. The handling is very well balanced so is the rear-wheel-drive. It has strong and progressive brakes.

The M Sport mode has lowered and stiffened suspension which gives a firm ride on bumpy roads. The tyres make a little bit of noise which results in less roll through corners, concise body control and stronger grip. This BMW comes with a price tag of £26,070 which beats Mercedes and Audi on price. It has a strong resale value and a great five-year servicing pack which adds to the BMW’s financial advantage. BMW has fitted the exterior with 18-inch alloys, side skirts, sporty bumpers and twin chrome exhausts in a bid to distinguish it from its more modest stalemates. The interior is also upgraded and it now included figure-hugging sports seats and effects of aluminum finishes on the doors and center console.

It has higher CO2 emissions of 154g/km and offers around 34.9mpg. Looking in to the evidence, the 1 series is going to remains at the top of the podium for some time to come. The BMW has firmly placed itself at the top of the class by beating two strong rivals in style. The sporty 125i M Sport mode offers an exciting mix of driving fun, quality and practicality. Low servicing costs and depreciation back this up. The relatively high emission costs leave a slight negative impact on 1 Series.