Category: Small Family 
Price Range: £22,030 to £29,615
Agile, elegant, brilliant engines.
Poor rear leg room.
A great car to drive.




The 1-Series hatchback is one of the best-depreciating new cars in the segment, retaining around 50% of its original price after three years. The Coupe's rarity should help it hold its value: BMW GB expects to sell 3,500 in a full year, compared to 22,000 for the five-door and 8,600 three-doors.