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BMW 1 Series, from $39,593

Several impressive new BMWs hit the road in Australia in 2011 and the pocket rocket 1 M is a Carsguide driving favourite. But it's the overall 1 Series range that is the best ambassador for the brand, even ahead of a new X3 that has most of the strengths of the original X5.

The new One is a major improvement and refinement of the original One and introduces the idea of streamlining the options at BMW, taking the fight right up to Audi and Benz with sharp pricing for the 116i starter car.

Gover says: The original 1 Series was a big breakthrough at the bottom end for BMW and its replacement is impressive, but I'm not a fan of the puffed-up nose or seemingly-endless options.

Paul Gover

Paul Gover is a former CarsGuide contributor. During decades of experience as a motoring journalist, he has acted as chief reporter of News Corp Australia. Paul is an all-round automotive expert and specialises in motorsport.

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5. Look out Ford Ranger Raptor and Toyota LandCruiser Prado: Twin-turbo petrol V6 not ruled out to power Kia Tasman and ladder-frame 4WD

6. The new HiLux versus Ranger? Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500 battle heats up as giants battle for the title of Australia's best-selling jumbo ute

7. 2024 Mazda BT-50 gets an expensive entertainment upgrade to take the fight to the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max

8. Ford versus Mazda! Sales battle heats up as 2024 Ford Ranger and Everest help edge the Blue Oval ahead of Mazda despite strong CX-5 and SUV sales

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10. 2025 Toyota RAV4 takes shape! What we know so far about the new-generation Nissan X-Trail, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5-rivalling hybrid family car

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