BMW’s 2011-2019 One Series was the last rear wheel drive hatchback on the market. The latest 118i M Sport, tested here, uses the same body architecture and front wheel drivetrain as the five door Mini (a brand owned by BMW) and the X1/X2 small SUVs.
It’s priced at $54,800.
That’s big money for a 1.5-litre hatchback with a mere 103kW of power. A Toyota Corolla, with 125kW up front, can be had for less than