BMW’s first mainstream electric vehicle, the i3 is a big success for so many reasons. The exterior design has a futuristic flair, and the interior is made with sustainable materials, making an already eco-friendly EV even more so. It’s also extremely reliable. In fact, its 94.1% dependability rating surpasses its Jaguar, Nissan, and Tesla counterparts.
2. BMW 1-series
Previously a rear-wheel-drive hatchback, BMW opted to shift it to front-wheel-drive to make it more cost-effective. Given that most buyers these days place a premium on fuel efficiency, fewer are likely to complain. It’s an absolute joy to drive, which is why it ranks so high on our list. If there’s anything to be concerned about, it’s the automatic transmission, which uses a gearbox that has been known to cause problems in Citroens, Minis, and Volkswagens and was even the target of a class action lawsuit that eventually led to a settlement in 2016.
