I recently read an article on this 1 Series. The guy who wrote it clearly new nothing about BMW style and must have been about 5 ft 2. He said it looks beautiful with all those classic BMW features (Dual Headlamps, grille etc.) and he also said it clearly packs a lot of space inside. I couldn't believe what I was reading.
I'm 5 ft 11 and it was bloody cramped for me in a 1 Series. It is also without a doubt, IMO, the ugliest car currently in production today.
On a Good day, Chris Bangle designs the Fiat Coupe.
On a Bad day, he designs a BMW.
R.I.P Richard Burns.