The facelift of the BMW 1-Series solved one of the hatchback’s biggest issues by replacing the awkward-looking headlamps with a more handsome pair of units.
However, the restyling also brought new taillights, and there are already voices saying that BMW should have not touched them, as the ones from the pre-facelift model were just fine.
I, for one, believe that this is a successful facelift that manages to make the 1-Series a lot more attractive. But the changes are more than cosmetic and include new and revised engines (3-cylinder petrol and diesel units), more standard equipment and new optional features. BMW has released a 4-minute video that lists all these differences, and you can watch it after the jump.
Don’t forget to tell us if you think the 1-Series facelift is an improvement or not over the previous model.