This obsession with high BHP & power is a tad dated now as there’s never been a easier time to lose your license! ….20mph limits galore soon & undercover Police patrolling the motorways & dual carriageways! ….I think 136bhp is plenty these days👍 By the way we’ve just bought a 2021 118i in Storm Bay metallic, with a list of added extras😁 There is no doubt about it, the new 1 Series is a lovely car, both inside & out.
Great review and test drive - just bought one today same colour and pro pack 118d with flappy paddles - can’t wait to get it!!! Great double act -Yorkshires very own Ant and Dec 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻✊🏼
Just got my 118 MSport auto, i've had it 3 weeks and in the first 750 miles I am getting 43-44MPG, I tend to be stuck travelling on a single A road for 15 of my 21 miles to work, so I don't personally need anymore power than this car has. Best of all and most importantly it feels well put together and everything works, unlike my Cupra Formentor I rejected after 4 months. Also on the Cupra I had to push 7 buttons to turn off the lane departure and to get back to the digital cockpit display I had it on before I stopped for a pint of milk! The BMW I set it to off once home from the dealership, job done!. 5 Stars from me, but I don't think anyone who wants performance would look at this engine anyway .
Hey Sunny, car had so many software issues it was embarrassing the door card rattled and vibrated, the touch screen is dreadful.screen fails to to work sometimes and the stupid touch controls that are not back lit! Great in winter. 5 months on BMW is faultless and the build quality and I drive system are excellent 👌 no brained! Oh and Cupra dealership was a joke
@@steveward2141 Thanks. I found a couple of little irritations when I did a test drive such as the front end is really long and I could see the bonnet which really annoyed me. Also the interior felt very clostophobic and basic looking. No doubt I'd probably find the same problems with the infortainment system that you and others have raised. The pluses are, It drives well and looks stunning, but I won't make the same mistake I made when I purchased the Mercedes A180 . I had to return it after 2 weeks , worst car I've ever had 😫
Getting quotes on a 118i m sport at the moment , I don’t think the power is an issue for me as I’m happy to plod around just as well with my t-roc 1.0 but it goes enough for me, I’m also looking at the storm bay colour what did you think to that ?
Thanks for the ride lads. I'm from over the hill in good old Udders. Fab review, and good old Yorkshire humour has cemented in my brain that this is my next purchase. If It's not from Yorkshire... It's shite :)
Good review lads. It late in the comments but came across this as I’m picking one up this week. Not wanting ti correct you, but I believe it is a DCT in the 118i. I think the M135i has a torque converter auto. From my research anyway! Good review I’ve subscribed 👍
I’ve just got myself a 118i & looking for a twin exhaust, what exhaust is on this? Also recognised all the places on the vid, A fellow Halifornian 🙋🏼♂️😂
Looking at the options on that you could have purchased the 128ti, the M Sport Pro Pack, Comfort Pack, Auto trans and paint takes the retail to a good £35k, add another £2k and you’d have the all singing M135i. The only issue is the current lead time if you want to order one (as I’ve found out).
A nice little vid from some proper Yorkshire folk. However the car only has an M performance spoiler the other bits on the car are all Maxton Disign pieces from what I can see. Also nice exhaust sound and if you want to test drive an M135i I'd be up for letting you test mine
LOL! Hooked. What a double act. More please. Pity you didn't like this BMW 1 Series. Looks amazing. Quality build. You should try the new ti version. And knock your selves out and get hold of a new M4 Competition in a sensible colour. Oh please!
Like I was saying to my dad, I think the problem is that all the TV/magazine car reviewers have been moaning about room for the people in the back since 2004. Anyone would think that this is the only car on the planet that has 4-5 seats. BMW have used this as an excuse to cut costs as everybody knows. This was BMWs totally unique selling point, crap rear legroom never dented its sales as far as I'm aware. I hope they realise what a disaster of an idea it is, but they won't because this cost cutting will make it become AS common as an A3.
BMW research showed most 1 series owners didn’t even know their car was RWD. They aren’t going to design a car based on the small minority of ‘car guys’ who actually care that it’s RWD.
Great video! Had one a 118i M-sport as a loaner while my f21 was in the garage. I've got to disagree with the comment about the size and quality of the interior, though. I didn't feel the new one felt any more special or spacious at all - infact, I'd argue it felt cheaper.
Great review lads! Love the Yorkshire humour :)
Best one yet, Good work
Maybe you should review the 128ti? It fixes a lots of things you are missing in the 118i M sport
What’s the body kit on it? Rear bumper is not from m performance like the spoiler right? And the 118i shouldn’t have twin exhausts 😅
Thanks lads for the video
Is that the seats creaking that I hear in the background? I tried the 128ti and that had a creaky seat that sounded similar to what I’m hearing here.
Excellent review, love The Bridge Inn, Ripponden as the kick off point. What a double act, better than prime time TV!
This obsession with high BHP & power is a tad dated now as there’s never been a easier time to lose your license! ….20mph limits galore soon & undercover Police patrolling the motorways & dual carriageways! ….I think 136bhp is plenty these days👍
By the way we’ve just bought a 2021 118i in Storm Bay metallic, with a list of added extras😁
There is no doubt about it, the new 1 Series is a lovely car, both inside & out.
I love the 118i (with the M Sport of course).
Great review and test drive - just bought one today same colour and pro pack 118d with flappy paddles - can’t wait to get it!!! Great double act -Yorkshires very own Ant and Dec 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻✊🏼
Just got my 118 MSport auto, i've had it 3 weeks and in the first 750 miles I am getting 43-44MPG, I tend to be stuck travelling on a single A road for 15 of my 21 miles to work, so I don't personally need anymore power than this car has. Best of all and most importantly it feels well put together and everything works, unlike my Cupra Formentor I rejected after 4 months. Also on the Cupra I had to push 7 buttons to turn off the lane departure and to get back to the digital cockpit display I had it on before I stopped for a pint of milk! The BMW I set it to off once home from the dealership, job done!. 5 Stars from me, but I don't think anyone who wants performance would look at this engine anyway
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I was trying to decide between this car and the formentor. Why did you return the formentor
Hey Sunny, car had so many software issues it was embarrassing the door card rattled and vibrated, the touch screen is dreadful.screen fails to to work sometimes and the stupid touch controls that are not back lit! Great in winter. 5 months on BMW is faultless and the build quality and I drive system are excellent 👌 no brained! Oh and Cupra dealership was a joke
@@steveward2141 Thanks. I found a couple of little irritations when I did a test drive such as the front end is really long and I could see the bonnet which really annoyed me. Also the interior felt very clostophobic and basic looking. No doubt I'd probably find the same problems with the infortainment system that you and others have raised. The pluses are, It drives well and looks stunning, but I won't make the same mistake I made when I purchased the Mercedes A180 . I had to return it after 2 weeks , worst car I've ever had 😫
Getting quotes on a 118i m sport at the moment , I don’t think the power is an issue for me as I’m happy to plod around just as well with my t-roc 1.0 but it goes enough for me, I’m also looking at the storm bay colour what did you think to that ?
Don't be put off with the review mate the 1.5 engine is quick enough and fast enough 8.5 sec to 60 is respectable
Halifax lads!! I can’t wait to get mine.. Sandal Huddersfield have a massive back log. Probably looking at end of year for mine 🙄
Thanks for the ride lads. I'm from over the hill in good old Udders. Fab review, and good old Yorkshire humour has cemented in my brain that this is my next purchase. If It's not from Yorkshire... It's shite :)
Hi guys. just a question. I want change my mk5 golf msi match 1.6L, 110ph from 2006 to 118i m sport. Would I feel different in power? Tom
Good review lads. It late in the comments but came across this as I’m picking one up this week. Not wanting ti correct you, but I believe it is a DCT in the 118i. I think the M135i has a torque converter auto. From my research anyway! Good review I’ve subscribed 👍
I’ve just got myself a 118i & looking for a twin exhaust, what exhaust is on this? Also recognised all the places on the vid, A fellow Halifornian 🙋🏼♂️😂
Hi Brett, The Exhaust was made for the car at a place called Longlife in Leeds
Looking at the options on that you could have purchased the 128ti, the M Sport Pro Pack, Comfort Pack, Auto trans and paint takes the retail to a good £35k, add another £2k and you’d have the all singing M135i. The only issue is the current lead time if you want to order one (as I’ve found out).
What is the lead time mate? I ordered a 118i M Sport last week but haven't had an e-mail from admin yet.
@@Veyron1967 A minium of 6 months depending on options and colour
@@WayneChurchill1967 Damn.. I've gone for towbar and sunroof - so 2023 then. :(
Thanks for the reply!
Good information now I feel like I want this car
I loved watching this - honest, informative and made even better with the accent. Moreeee please
Appart from the departure from rwd it looks OK except for that grill. Is that oem grill? It looks like a Chinese knock off of an oem grill.
A nice little vid from some proper Yorkshire folk. However the car only has an M performance spoiler the other bits on the car are all Maxton Disign pieces from what I can see. Also nice exhaust sound and if you want to test drive an M135i I'd be up for letting you test mine
100% we'd be down for that, are you local? West Yorks?
@@OLLIEHEELANDTOE yeah I'm local Bradford
@@CANC3ROUS perfect! If you want to drop us an email to o@ollieallison.com we’ll get something arranged!
I have just picked up an M135i, different animal to the 118i I suspect 😜
LOL! Hooked. What a double act. More please. Pity you didn't like this BMW 1 Series. Looks amazing. Quality build. You should try the new ti version. And knock your selves out and get hold of a new M4 Competition in a sensible colour. Oh please!
If you use your direction indicator lane assist wond do anyting 🤔
Like I was saying to my dad, I think the problem is that all the TV/magazine car reviewers have been moaning about room for the people in the back since 2004. Anyone would think that this is the only car on the planet that has 4-5 seats. BMW have used this as an excuse to cut costs as everybody knows. This was BMWs totally unique selling point, crap rear legroom never dented its sales as far as I'm aware. I hope they realise what a disaster of an idea it is, but they won't because this cost cutting will make it become AS common as an A3.
Fwd just no
Is that a seriously modded 118i? It has twin exhausts, where as the factory spec 118i has a single exhaust.
It’s a custom exhaust 🤘🏻 but yes it’s a totally standard engine
BMW research showed most 1 series owners didn’t even know their car was RWD. They aren’t going to design a car based on the small minority of ‘car guys’ who actually care that it’s RWD.
Sorry man, can i ask you the name of the color? because it seems there isn't on the online configurator :(
Storm Bay metallic
It's slightly sporty family mini-van now.
what exhaust is that?
7:28 Liked, commented, and previously subscribed. Cheers!
I like the car but disappointed the manual doesn't have auto hold. That might be a deal breaker for me
What country is this filmed in
Good lads
Better than Audi on interiors now. Bought mine on a back to back test drive and Audi are going backwards.
Should mention the positve of it over all i prefer the new one.well done bmw
Cracking, review
Is this slower than the new golf rline
Hi, what aftermarket exhaust has been installed?
I need to know this aswell !
@@txmsmxth3572 The Exhaust was handmade for the car at a workshop in Leeds, a place called Longlife
@@OLLIEHEELANDTOE Hi, is it just the backbox fitted and are they genuine M-Sport trims?
@@OLLIEHEELANDTOE how much is the exhaust kit?
Looks very well. Handsome hatchback ❤
Storm bay?
Where did you bought the mirrorcaps?
I bought mine on > Autoid
@@YounezPTL are they a big improvement over originals?
Amazing example of a 118i 🥶 that body kit really finishes it off
What exhaust is that? Brand?
Exhaust is from Longlife in Leeds
Just ordered my m135i
Is that a 118i? Dual exhausts and sounds like an m135i!
We promise, its a 118i.
Subscribed 👌🏽
Thanks man! Our 2000’th subscriber! 🙏
@@OLLIEHEELANDTOE Great content keep up the work!
double exaust on a f40 118i ?
It’s been modified
Great video as always guys! Hate the wing mirrors!!!!
Great video! Had one a 118i M-sport as a loaner while my f21 was in the garage. I've got to disagree with the comment about the size and quality of the interior, though. I didn't feel the new one felt any more special or spacious at all - infact, I'd argue it felt cheaper.
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OK, so where is the M135i review?
What is the name of the spoiler? :)
BMW M Performance F40 High-Gloss Black Roof Edge Spoiler
Spoiler mc spoiler face
Why would you put a spoiler on a 118i 😭
Young owner. You know how it is, we all want a car that looks quick in our teens 😎
Needs an extra cylinder.
Can't bare the grill shape. Less ugly full black, but still
m135*
Previous generation RWD 1 series is a classic, this isn’t.
It's a machine that you drive so I beg to differ 🤔
I thought the 118i only had 1 exhaust pipe???
This has an upgraded active exhaust system to make it look beefy 🥩
@@OLLIEHEELANDTOE how much was that exhaust ?
About £900...
Dude hating on fwd, this whole video is just trash talking the fwd drivetrain, childish.
Just a pity you weren't driving a 118i m sport.The twin exhausts and the sound is a bit of a giveaway.
It actually is a 118i! This particular car has an aftermarket exhaust and the ‘M-Performance’ kit.
@@OLLIEHEELANDTOE What aftermarket exhaust has been mounted on this car?
@@OLLIEHEELANDTOE Yeah what exhaust is it ?
It is an 118i. The grill is a giveaway
@@bolykkesholmjensen4647 The Exhaust was handmade for the car at a workshop in Leeds, a place called Longlife
Pile of shit i bought one avoid .
Pile of shit would much rather have a 2018 shadow edition 118i
Generic crap!