The 2024-2025 BMW 120 5-door Hatchback is a compact, front-wheel-drive luxury hatch featuring a responsive 1.5-liter three-cylinder mild-hybrid engine. Reviewers praise its agile handling, refined nature, and excellent fuel economy (around 52.3 mpg). While lauded for being fun and practical with 300 liters of boot space, it is often noted for its premium price tag and high cost of options. It is well-suited for affluent, youthful buyers seeking an efficient, yet enthusiast-pleasing daily driver or city car that offers luxury in a compact package.
The BMW 1 Series, including the 120 model, has an average annual repair cost around $870–$968, indicating average ownership costs, with a below-average reliability rating. Insurance for the 1 Series is generally above the national average, around $168–$202 per month for full coverage.
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