BMW

Still the only rear-wheel-drive model in the compact segment, the 1 Series offers a unique blend of sporting driving pleasure and outstanding efficiency. The 1 Series Coupe brings out this character so typical of the brand in truly convincing style, with two new entry-level versions of the two-door featuring a gasoline and a diesel engine. The new BMW 120i Coupe is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with BMW High Precision Injection (direct gasoline injection) developing 170 hp at 6, 700 rpm and peak torque of 155 lb.-ft. at 4, 250 rpm.

An award-winning four-cylinder diesel makes the new BMW 118d Coupe the most efficient car of its kind, the diesel engine with its aluminum crankcase, turbocharging and common-rail fuel injection helping the three-door BMW 118d win the World Green Car of the Year 2008 Award. Displacing 2.0 liters, this high-tech power unit develops 143 hp at 4, 000 rpm and delivers maximum torque of 221 lb-ft between 1, 750 and 2, 500 rpm.