BMW 1 Series M

In published reviews,
critics awarded this
vehicle an average
overall score of:

88
Priced From $46,135
MPG 22.0
Styles Reviewed
CoupeCoupe

Winding Road

05/24/11
2011-05-24
91
100

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John Beltz Snyder John Beltz Snyder Score Pending 2012 BMW 1 Series M Coupe

The BMW 1M Coupe is a great car with effortless power and great handling capability. Some people may dig the leather interior, xenon adaptive headlights, rain sensors, and slick M badges. We like it simply because it allows us to go really damned fast.

CarReview.com

10/19/11
2011-10-19
91
100

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Ming Tan Ming Tan Score Pending 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe

BMW M Sport is an icon. The heritage is unmistakable. I believe in their design and technology principles and I have faith in the brand’s history. I love it. If you’re an enthusiast, a driver, you will love it too.

AutoBlog.com

08/03/11
2011-08-03
90
100

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Damon Lavrinc Damon Lavrinc Score Pending 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe

The 1M delivers what M-heads value most: driving delight über alles. And it’s one of the only times in years that anything with four wheels has lived up to the hype.

Automobile Magazine

10/11/10
2010-10-11
90
100

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Jason Cammisa Jason Cammisa 7.0 out of 10 2012 BMW 1 Series M Coupe

If 40 is the new 30 and Gaga is the new Madonna, then 2012 BMW 1-Series M Coupe is the new M3. And that’s just fine. If there’s not a waiting list already, it’s because y’all haven’t driven one yet. (In other words, place your order now.)

LeftLane News

05/17/11
2011-05-17
90
100

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Mark Elias Mark Elias 7.2 out of 10 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe

The 2011 BMW 1-Series M is a ballsy compact hot rod that combines speed and handling in one moderately affordable package.

Edmunds.com

05/02/11
2011-05-02
90
100

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Andreas Stahl Andreas Stahl Score Pending 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe

The 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe is a fantastically compelling machine. It is fast, has a truly brawny engine, handles with precision, and is super practical. And, to our eyes at least, it looks great.

New York Times

09/09/11
2011-09-09
90
100

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Lawrence Ulrich Lawrence Ulrich 7.3 out of 10 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe

The new 1 Series M Coupe is a brilliant addition to the BMW line. This brawnier version of the standard 1 Series is as quick as the larger M3 coupe, handles almost as well, drinks far less fuel and costs some $13,000 less.

AutoBlog.com

05/13/11
2011-05-13
89
100

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Michael Harley Michael Harley 6.7 out of 10 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe

The new BMW 1 Series M Coupe is old school retro-cool and deliciously fun to drive. It doesn’t target boy-racers, it targets enthusiasts.

DriverSide.com

07/18/11
2011-07-18
89
100

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Basem Wasef Basem Wasef 8.0 out of 10 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe

The sensations from behind the wheel are the stuff that make the driving cognoscenti swoon. If hardcore driving is your thing, the BMW 1 M Coupe may just be your ideal ride.

Automobile Magazine

04/05/11
2011-04-05
89
100

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Georg Kacher Georg Kacher 7.1 out of 10 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe

On the smiles-per-mile charts, the 1-series M coupe can’t be beat. It is a challenging piece, a triple-X-rated driver’s machine for semi-professionals.

Motor Trend

05/23/11
2011-05-23
88
100

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Carlos Lago Carlos Lago Score Pending 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe

The BMW 1M, at its core, is an enthusiast’s machine, showing its focus clearly in the plainness of its interior and in the width of its fenders.

AutoGuide.com

11/09/11
2011-11-09
88
100

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Colum Wood Colum Wood 7.1 out of 10 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe

The 1M is a watershed moment, marking a new era of turbocharged sports cars. And the wilder styling on this newest M car is a nod to a younger demographic.

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