BMW 1 SERIES

If you've got your heart set on a BMW but don't want to pay the earth to run it, the 116d Efficient Dynamics is a fantastic model to choose. It's as good to drive as the rest of the 1 Series range, feels very well put together and considering the low tax bills it actually looks like great value for money. Not something you'd usually associate with a premium German car manufacturer. Developed in tandem with the new 3 Series, the 1 Series, has all-independent suspension. It also comes with a turbocharged engine. The material quality of BMW's fixtures and fittings are always luxurious. From the satin-silvered audio and ventilation knobs to the glossy black air vent surrounds, the car's lesser cabin appointments are genuinely appealing. BMW have matched them with more tactile door cards and a glovebox and dashboard roll-top that speak of the same richness and quality. It distinguishes itself from other cars in the class by providing the entertainment you expect from a BMW.