The BMW 1 Series features everything that BMW stands for - solid build quality, beautiful interiors, and a drive that will make you want to take the long route home - all in a compact body. Near perfect weight distribution and rear-wheel drive give the BMW 1 Series a natural handling advantage over its rivals, while its BMW EfficientDynamics technologies, including Automatic Start/Stop function, Optimum Shift Indicator and Brake Energy Regeneration guarantee outstanding consumption and emissions.