Greatest road tests ever: BMW 118d SE
Orderly at start-up, the tractable engine yielded a very good turn of pace, governed by a precise six-speed manual. The brakes were strong but brought some weaving.
The uncorrupted steering lightened nicely with pace, although feel was meagre. Combined with excellent body control, it lent the 1 Series unmatched agility in this class. Despite its run-flats, the 118d rode on the suppler side of firm. Entry was tight to the rear cabin, which had poor leg room but generous head room. Front seating was roomier and more comfortable, with a class-leading finish to the dashboard. The boot was a decent size.Expensive, poor rear-seat space, firm rideIn 2007, a three-door hatch and two-door coupé arrived, followed by a cabrio a year later. The first-gen model’s performance zenith came with 2011’s 335bhp. The roomier and more refined F20-gen hatch made its debut the same year.
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