BMW 1-series
Bart: hot
Unpopular opinion: I actually like the new 1-Series. Yes, I know the proportions are now just like any other front wheel drive hatchback and I regret that the last RWD hatchback has disappeared, but we all knew that was bound to happen someday. And the first two generations of the 1-Series weren’t exactly well-received with their somewhat awkward proportions and the first generation’s “pig belly”, making it extra ironic that BMW is now criticized for being too generic. Granted, I’m just looking at the sporty versions with the M-sport bumpers and detailing, which while somewhat over the top are exactly what’s been working for BMW lately from a commecial point of view. I’d hate to imagine what a “lease edition” with 16″ wheels with plastic wheelcaps and the standard seats will look like…
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