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2008 BMW 1-Series Safety Review

June 14, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

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Equipped with BMW's Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
Road & Track

System that automatically dries the brakes in wet conditions
Kelley Blue Book

Front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags are standard
Edmunds

While the 2008 BMW 1-Series has not yet been crash tested by either the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), BMWs have a long tradition of scoring very well in a variety of safety and crash tests, and there's little reason to think that BMWs 2008 1-Series will prove an exception.

Even the base version of the BMW 1-Series comes loaded with safety features, some typical and some innovative. Kelley Blue Book points out that the BMW 1-Series offers "standard front, front-side and side-curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability and traction controls." These are features that consumers have come to expect from automobiles today.

However, many reviews read by TheCarConnection.com referenced a nifty little addition to the safety features list on the BMW 2008 1-Series: a system that automatically dries the brakes during wet driving conditions. ConsumerGuide appreciates these touches, such as an "antiskid system, tire-pressure monitor, [and] daytime running lights," that add to the safety credentials of the new 2008 BMW 1-Series. ConsumerGuide also finds that on the BMW 2008 1-Series, "thin pillars in the coupe provide fine visibility to all directions, though wide front headrests can get in the way when backing." Visibility is expected to decrease on convertibles, and here ConsumerGuide writes that the top on the 2008 BMW 1-Series convertible will "sacrifice visibility to the rear corners and directly astern."

Conclusion

The 2008 BMW 1-Series comes loaded with a safety features, but crash tests aren’t in yet.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Equipped with BMW's Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)Road & TrackSystem that automatically dries the brakes in wet conditionsKelley Blue BookFront-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags are standardEdmunds While the 2008 BMW 1-Series has not yet been crash tested by either the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), BMWs have a long tradition of scoring very well in a variety of safety and crash tests, and there's little reason to think that BMWs 2008 1-Series will prove an exception. Even the base version of the BMW 1-Series comes loaded with safety features, some typical and some innovative. Kelley Blue Book points out that the BMW 1-Series offers "standard front, front-side and side-curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability and traction controls." These are features that consumers have come to expect from automobiles today. However, many reviews read by TheCarConnection.com referenced a nifty little addition to the safety features list on the BMW 2008 1-Series: a system that automatically dries the brakes during wet driving conditions. ConsumerGuide appreciates these touches, such as an "antiskid system, tire-pressure monitor, [and] daytime running lights," that add to the safety credentials of the new 2008 BMW 1-Series. ConsumerGuide also finds that on the BMW 2008 1-Series, "thin pillars in the coupe provide fine visibility to all directions, though wide front headrests can get in the way when backing." Visibility is expected to decrease on convertibles, and here ConsumerGuide writes that the top on the 2008 BMW 1-Series convertible will "sacrifice visibility to the rear corners and directly astern." ConclusionThe 2008 BMW 1-Series comes loaded with a safety features, but crash tests aren’t in yet.  2008 BMW 1-SERIES STYLING | [7 out of 10] ForbesAutos: "Interior is simple and tastefully styled" Road & Track: "Projects an odd, almost ungainly proportion from some angles" Popular Mechanics: "Well thought-out cabin that looks nearly identical to the 3-Series " The 2008 BMW ...

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In a shape that exudes contemporary BMW styling, the 2008 BMW 1-Series offers room for four and a bit of luggage. Compared to the svelte 3-Series, the 1-Series looks a bit stubby, but it gets the job done. Beyond the more expensive 3-Series, there aren't many direct model-per-model competitors to the 1-Series. In terms of body styles (2+2 coupe and convertible), the Ford Mustang GT comes closest, but because of its domestic roots, we doubt there will be much cross-shopping going on between these two. A more realistic competitor is the V-6-powered Infiniti G37 Coupe, although the G37 is not offered as a convertible. The converse is true about the sporty Honda S2000, although it is a strict two-seater powered by a high-revving four-cylinder.

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