Bonus points, the P300e mid-spec model I'm testing this week ... As with the hatch, the 218i’s interior is a modern take on the unmistakable BMW cabin, and for the most part it’s a successful design.

According to BMW, the 218i can complete the 0-100km/h dash in 8.7 seconds - 0.2sec slower than the hatch. The 330e M Sport has a 2.0-litre petrol engine and an electric motor. The engine makes 135kW ...