One of the most welcome facelifts happened a few months ago to the BMW 1-Series. The updated model gained a much sleeker appearance, thanks to targeted cosmetic changes to the areas that generated criticisms.

The compact BMW nice has a much more balanced shape now thanks to the new head and tail lights and the widened front kidney grill.

Inside we have new interior trims and redesigned controls for the radio and climate control while you can have a three-cylinder 1.5-litre turbo petrol under the bonnet and brag to your friends that your new car has the same engine with the i8 (sort of).

BMW has released more photos of the new 1-Series and from just by looking at them, we can safely call it one of the most successful facelifts of the year.

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