BMW 1 Series 2.0TD 118d ES Diesel Hatchback...

The unusual looks of the BMW 1-Series may not have been universally acclaimed when it was first launched but the hatchback has become a hugely popular model. Good to drive and with a great choice of engines it's is the cheapest way of owning a BMW. In 2007 the line-up was further improved with a range of fuel-saving measures called Efficient Dynamics. Fitted to all models, drivers will hardly notice any difference but both fuel economy and emissions are significantly lowered. Up to 60mpg is offered on diesel models while all four-cylinder engines have increased power along with improved efficiency. There are more practical cars available for the money but none are as engaging to drive as the 1-Series.

It's the diesels - 118d, 120d and the later 123d and 116d which are most impressive. Most of the engines were upgraded in May 2007 with improvements in performance, perhaps the most notable being the 118d where power was upped from 122bhp to 143bhp. This engine is the pick of the range thanks to its blend of strong performance, superb economy and cheap road tax. All three diesel models in the 1-Series actually use the same 2.0-litre engine - but in different outputs. However thanks to two turbochargers the 123d has an output of 204bhp. This gives it a hot hatch-like performance with a 0-62mph time of just 6.9 seconds while in-gear acceleration is even more impressive. This doesn't come at the expense of economy though as it still returns 54mpg. The 116d - launched in March 2009 - returns a very impressive 64mpg but still manages 0-62mph in a respectable 10.2 seconds.

Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, ABS, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Remote Locking, Radio/CD Player, Power Assisted Steering.

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