It drives from the rear, and that's a good thing. BMW's new 1 Series hatchback is still a bit of a freak, and not just because of its unconventional looks. The entry point to the Bavarian car brand is the only premium compact car that uses the rear wheels to propel itself forward, as direct rivals such as the Mercedes B-class and Audi A3 prefer to take the front-drive route favoured by mainstream hatchbacks like the Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus. Continue reading...
too bad they probably won't bring it to the states and even if they did it's not like I'd be able to afford one anyway