Other fashions had additionally emerged to challenge German model dominance within the premium compact hatch segment, a sector that by now was offering more and more credible contenders like Volvo’s V40 and the Lexus CT200h. It was for all these reasons that a rejuvenated version of this second generation 1 Series Sports Hatch mannequin was wanted – and delivered – within the Spring of 2015. By then, BMW was in a position to give this automotive entry to the frugal three cylinder petrol and diesel engines it had developed for the third era MINI Hatch. The thought was that offering buyers all of this, along with smarter looks and a higher high quality cabin, would re-establish this car as a definitive choice in its section...