The second-generation BMW 1-series, the firm’s smallest model (for now). It remains rear-wheel drive, and prices kick off below the £20K mark. The 118i we’ve driven starts at £21,985 ...

BMW's entry-level model is the 1 Series, specifically the 118 as it’s now known, which starts from $56,500 before on-road costs. It comes with features like a 10.25-inch multimedia touchscreen ...

As with the equivalent entry-level small car models from BMW’s premium rivals, the entry grade 118i is an expensive car for what you get. Over 44 years BMW has produced more than 15 million examples ...