Ralliart engine is very very very similar to this. I do like the 5-door hatch body style but if I lived somewhere that doesn't get snow I'd take a look at the Genesis Coupe for sure. I haven't driven one of these so can't comment on the handling. But if the 1-series is the point of comparison, those IMHO is too tall and narrow and very meh to drive, even the 135i with sport package.