These are the hot hatches still available, and they can sprint from a standstill to 60 mph in less than five seconds.

The exception is the latest performance range-topper, the M135i xDrive, and as you can probably guess from the name, all four wheels are driven. Effectively, the M135i shares its powertrain with ...

For the F40 generation, the 1 Series range has been cut back to two variants from launch, with the 118i for volume sales and the M135i xDrive hot hatch taking aim at the new Mercedes A35 and the Audi ...

Essentially the M235i xDrive Gran Coupe is an M135i xDrive but with a touch more architecture at the back, a bigger boot, slightly more rear leg room and a slightly stiffer bodyshell – but also ...

Keep that in mind if undertaking a road trip. For the F40 generation, the 1 Series range has been cut back to two variants from launch, with the 118i for volume sales and the M135i xDrive hot hatch ...