BMW 1 Series 2025 preview: Next-gen M135 and 118 headline new small car rival to Mercedes A-Class

The 2025 BMW 1 Series small hatchback has been revealed, with the new 'F70' model representing the fourth generation of the German brand's entry-level offering. While not a ground-up redesign, the latest 1er does immediately identify itself as a next-gen contender in the premium segment, which is co-headlined by the Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Audi A3.

So, what does the new 1 Series have in store? Well, the big news is it's the first model to ditch 'i' from the naming structure for its petrol-powered variants. As such, the 118i has become the 118, and the M135i xDrive is now the M135 xDrive, in an effort to provide further differentiation from BMW's fully electric 'i' models.

But in this walk-around preview, CarsGuide Managing Editor Tim Nicholson gets up close and personal with the new 1 Series, specifically the M135 xDrive, to what out what else is new, including its restyled exterior and interior, improved tech and fresh features.

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00:00 Intro
00:57 Model range
01:43 Design
04:26 Interior
06:08 Under the bonnet
06:59 Pricing and features
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